It is a terrible thing if one of your loved ones has passed away as a result of a wrongful death. You are entitled to receive compensation if your loved one has died as a result of another person’s negligence.

In most states, only the immediate family is able to file wrongful death claims, but there are some states in which the extended family is able to file the wrongful death claim. Also, if the only family members available to file the wrongful death claim, then the court will most often assign a guardian to represent their best interests during the case.

There are also statutes of limitations within each state that determine how much time you have to file the wrongful death claim. In Missouri, a wrongful death claim can be filed anytime up to three years after the death of the family member.

When a family member dies as a result of a wrongful death, you can recover from many different damages:

• Expenses associated with the wrongful death like medical and funeral bills
• Punitive damages
• General damages
• Loss of benefits (this occurs when the victim provided benefits like medical, dental, pension, etc.)
• Loss of inheritance
• Loss of anticipated earnings
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of care or protection
• Pain and suffering
• Mental Anguish

Many different things can cause a wrongful death, including:

• Car Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Defective Products (Product Liability)
• Workplace Accidents

If you have a family member that passed away, an experienced wrongful death attorney will be able to explain what the different rules and regulations are that concern your wrongful death claim.

Contact the law offices of Kevin J. Roach if you have a family member that has passed away from a wrongful death in the St. Louis, Missouri area.

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