St. Louis Wrongful Death Lawyer
St. Louis Wrongful Death Lawyer
Losing a loved one because of someone else's negligence is devastating. Craig J. Concannon helps families pursue wrongful death claims with compassion, so they can focus on each other.
Protect the Family's Rights
No amount of money replaces a loved one
A wrongful death claim allows certain family members to seek compensation when a person dies because of another party's negligence. Many of these claims arise from car, truck, motorcycle and pedestrian crashes caused by speeding, distracted or impaired drivers.
No amount of money can replace a loved one. A wrongful death claim can, however, ease the financial burden on the family and hold the responsible party accountable for the harm they caused.
Craig J. Concannon investigates the crash, deals with the insurance companies and builds the claim, including the losses the family will face in the years ahead.
Compassionate guidance
We move at the family's pace and explain every step.
Investigating the crash
Evidence fades quickly, so we preserve it early.
Future losses
Income, benefits and support the family will no longer receive.
Dealing with insurers
So the family doesn't have to.
Common Causes
Common causes of wrongful death claims
Most arise from crashes caused by negligent or reckless drivers.
Drunk driving
An impaired driver causes a fatal crash.
Truck crashes
A trucking company or its driver causes a fatal collision.
Car accidents
A loved one is killed in a crash caused by a negligent driver.
Pedestrian accidents
A person on foot is struck and killed.
Related Cases
Related case types
Fatal crashes can happen in any of these situations.
Who Can File
Who can file a wrongful death claim?
Under RSMo § 537.080, Missouri sets an order for who may bring the claim:
- First: spouse, children or parents of the person who died.
- Second: siblings if none in the first group survive.
- Third: a plaintiff ad litem appointed by the court if no one in either group survives.
What a family can recover
- Funeral and burial expenses.
- Medical bills before death.
- The income and benefits the person would have provided.
- Loss of companionship, comfort, guidance and support (RSMo § 537.090).
- A claim generally must be filed within three years of the date of death (RSMo § 537.100).
After the Crash
When your family is ready
Take care of each other
There is time. Focus on your family first.
Keep records
Medical bills, funeral costs and any police reports.
Avoid insurer statements
Don't sign anything or give recorded statements.
Talk to Craig
A free, compassionate consultation when you're ready.
Lost a loved one? We're here when you're ready.
Free, compassionate consultation. No attorney fee unless you recover.
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