Legal Advocacy To Give You A Strong Voice

Experienced Attorneys Represent Surviving Loved Ones After A Tragic Loss

Sometimes a brief moment of negligence has fatal results. Once a wrongful death has occurred, family members will never be the same. While no legal result can address every aspect of a tragic loss, the law does give grieving loved ones the chance to obtain compensation that provides a measure of relief to spouses and others who are left behind.

The Barnes Law Firm in Kansas City delivers knowledgeable, compassionate counsel to clients seeking justice from the parties responsible for the victim’s death. If you are dealing with this kind of loss, we’ll advise if you are entitled to collect damages to cover final expenses, the wages and benefits that the decedent would have earned over a lifetime, and other items specified in the relevant Missouri statute.

Dedicated Lawyers Handle Cases Arising From Fatal Negligence And Misconduct

We have decades of experience handling these delicate cases, and we are prepared to fight for you in court if necessary. Our firm handles a full range of wrongful death actions, including cases involving fatalities associated with:

  • Car accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents

Initiating a lawsuit might seem like an additional burden during an already difficult time, but there is a three-year statute of limitations for Missouri wrongful death claims, and prompt action increases the likelihood of locating important evidence. Our personal injury firm offers a free initial consultation to help you evaluate your options.

Knowledgeable Advisers Seek Compensation For Expenses And Lost Income

If a decedent has a surviving spouse, that person has the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. After that, the victim’s children, grandchildren, parents and siblings have priority, in that order. If no family members within these categories are alive, the personal representative of the decedent’s estate can make the claim.

We make sure that clients seek all of the available damages in wrongful death claims including funeral expenses, the victim’s medical bills, wages and benefits that the victim would have earned throughout their lifetime, the companionship, household services, consortium and guidance that the lost family member provided.

Contact A Thorough Kansas City Wrongful Death Attorney For A Free Consultation

Barnes Law Firm advises surviving family members regarding Missouri and Kansas wrongful death actions. Please call 816-608-4065 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation. Our office is located in Kansas City, Missouri.