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(314) 500-HURTYour family is hurting. Your family has lost a loved one, and you don’t know what do to next, or how to get justice for your lost loved one. Burger Law is a personal injury law firm in Jefferson City that aggressively pursues wrongful death claims for Jefferson City families that have been hurt by the reckless actions of individuals. We will help your family honor the memory of your loved one, and also fight to make sure that those who are responsible for your loved one’s death are held fully accountable to law. We can and will help you. Wrongful Death claims are never easy. No one should ever lose a loved one because of an accident that is caused by another’s negligence. There are always signs and records that point to a history of negligence that shows that the individual or business that caused the passing of your loved one could have taken steps to prevent the accident, but didn’t. We hold these individuals and businesses accountable for the terrible and tragic mistakes they’ve caused.
Wrongful Death Attorney Jefferson City, MO, 65043 Wrongful Death Suits give the family of the deceased the right to seek compensation and recovery against those who have caused the untimely death of a loved one. A wrongful death lawsuit is defined as a suit that is brought against an individual or business that is legally responsible for the death of an individual. So what does this mean? If your family member had lived, they would have been able to pursue a personal injury claim, and the negligent party would be liable for any type of payments or recoveries that your loved one could have pursued. In Missouri, wrongful death claims are dictated by Statute 537.090 which sets who can sue, what they can sue for, and how any recovery or settlement is dispersed and what liens can be set against it.
In Illinois, wrongful death suits are dictated by Statute 740 ILCS 180 – Wrongful Death Act.
These laws allow your family to seek recovery, compensation, and justice against those who caused the passing of your family member. Wrongful death suits are extremely damaging to any individual or business, and they may try to hide the evidence pertaining to the claim. Collection of this evidence as quickly as possible is paramount. An experienced Wrongful Death Lawyer in Jefferson City will know how to collect this evidence, how to depose the defendant, and how to hold the business or individual accountable to the fullest extent of the law. If you need help with a wrongful death claim, please call us at 1-314-648-8348, or use this form HERE. We can help your family get the justice, compensation, and recovery it deserves.
Wrongful Death Lawyer in Jefferson City, MO, 65043 As stated previously, a wrongful death claim is applicable when your loved one passed due to injuries, whereas, had they lived, they could have taken the responsible party to court. There are several different instances where this is applicable. Here are a few of the wrongful death claims we’ve successfully taken on: Truck Accident Wrongful Death Claim – During this claim, we were able to show that the company and the driver they hired were both negligent on many counts, and were able to secure an excellent recovery for our clients as well as handle the family’s probate matters so that their recovery was protected. Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Claim – In this suit, we showed that the doctor/provider didn’t take our client’s symptoms seriously and that they acted negligently by not administering the proper tests to determine a diagnoses. Nursing Home Negligence Wrongful Death Claim – Sometimes a person will pass years after an accident. Complications or injuries that come after an accident can nearly always be attributed to the accident. In this case, we pursued the nursing home that caused the injuries to our client that later caused her to develop further illnesses that lead to her death. Wrongful Death due to Fentanyl – This drug, in large amounts, can be fatal. The company neglected to tell users of the patches that the patches could put potentially fatal levels of the drug into the bloodstream. We were able to prove that the company, Janssen Pharmaceuticals acted negligently, and were able to settle the claim for a large, confidential amount.
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No amount of money or compensation will ever replace your lost loved one. Our Personal Injury Lawyers in Jefferson City will take on your family’s wrongful death claim and make sure that the business or individual that caused the death of your loved is held fully accountable to the law. Here are several types of recoveries that your family can pursue:
This list does not include everything that your family may be able to recover. We understand that your loved one’s passing is difficult. We are going to fight hard to make sure your rights are protected and that your family is taken care of. When you’re ready to talk, we can help. Call or Contact our Wrongful Death Lawyers in Jefferson City.
Who can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Wrongful Death Attorney Jefferson City, MO, 65043
State laws typically determine who can or cannot bring a wrongful death claim. This will differ from state to state, but is typically uniform across the US.
In Missouri, Statute 537.080 dictates who can bring a wrongful death lawsuit.
Here is the statute for Illinois.
Here is a breakdown of who can file a wrongful death claim, and who is allowed to benefit from a wrongful death suit:
Burger Law Practice Areas
We also provide legally counseling and guidance to these areas of personal injury law:
Personal InjuryCar CrashTruck AccidentDog BiteProduct LiabilitySlip and FallMedical MalpracticeWorkers CompensationSlip and Fall
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This law firm is absolutely amazing. They took on my case, when nobody else would! They fought hard for me when it seemed there was no hope. They kept me informed and always asked for my input before making decisions on my case. Gary puts himself into every case unlike most law firm owners. Gary and his team really care about every one of their clients, and fights hard to get you a fair settlement. They actually won my case out of court, and then reduced my fees to make sure I could get my car fixed and be able to get back to some normality. I would recommend Burger Law over and above any other firm! If you go somewhere else you aren’t getting the best!
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