Wrongful Death

When a loved one dies because of someone else’s negligence or wrongful conduct, it can be an emotionally and financially devastating experience for the surviving

Missouri law defines a “wrongful death” as a death that results “from any act, conduct, occurrence, transaction, or circumstance which, if death had not ensued,

In Missouri, the wrongful death statute of limitations states that a wrongful death claim must be filed within 3 years of the date of death. In the state of Missouri, wrongful death claims are controlled by state statutes, and specifically, the answer to these questions can be found in Missouri Revised Statute section 537.080. The statute identifies who may bring a cause of action for…