Can I Sue a Hotel for a Sexual Assault That Happened There in Missouri?
Yes, if the hotel knew or should have known of the danger and failed to act. You have 5 years to sue the hotel in Missouri. Free consultation: (314) 727-7220
Wrongful Death
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You’ve just lost someone you love, and your life has been turned upside down. The grief is overwhelming, the questions seem endless, and nothing can prepare you for the emotional and financial challenges that follow an unexpected loss. When that loss could have been prevented, the pain is often accompanied by anger, confusion and a need for answers.
You deserve answers. You deserve accountability. You deserve someone who will fight for your family when it matters most.
David Gregory and The Injury Counsel understand that no amount of money can replace someone you’ve lost. We approach wrongful death cases with compassion, respect and the determination to hold negligent parties accountable.
Call The Injury Counsel today for a free, confidential consultation. Your family has been through enough. Let serious lawyers fight for the serious results and accountability you deserve.
Questions
What People Ask Us About Wrongful Death
General information, not legal advice.
- Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Missouri?
- The spouse, children, grandchildren or parents of the person who died. If none survive, siblings or their children may file. If no one in either group exists, the court can appoint a plaintiff ad litem (RSMo 537.080). Only one lawsuit may be brought for a death, and the court divides any recovery among the relatives entitled to share.
- How long do we have to file?
- Three years from the date of death (RSMo 537.100), and the court must approve any settlement and divide it among the family (RSMo 537.095). That is shorter than Missouri’s five-year personal injury deadline, and families who assume they have five years can lose the claim. Illinois allows two years (740 ILCS 180/2). If a government agency may be involved, notice requirements can shorten the time to act dramatically.
- What damages can a family recover?
- Funeral and medical expenses, the pain the person suffered before death, the income and support they would have provided, and the loss of companionship, comfort, guidance and counsel (RSMo 537.090). In cases of aggravating circumstances, additional damages may be awarded. Missouri has no general cap on these damages outside medical negligence.
- Does a criminal case against the driver affect our claim?
- No. The criminal case is the state’s. The civil claim is the family’s, it has a lower burden of proof, and it can reach the employer, the bar, the trucking company or the property owner the criminal case never touches. We investigate who else allowed the death to happen, not only who caused it.
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News & Articles
- How Much Is a Car Accident Case Worth in Missouri?
It is worth your proven losses, cut by your share of fault and limited by available insurance, often just $25,000 per person in Missouri. (314) 727-7220
- Can I Still Recover if I Was Partly at Fault for a Car Accident in Missouri?
Yes. Missouri uses pure comparative fault, so being partly at fault reduces your recovery by your share but never bars it. No 50% cutoff. (314) 727-7220