{"id":1228,"date":"2022-09-01T01:10:42","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T01:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ricketlaw.com\/?page_id=1228"},"modified":"2023-09-07T10:00:59","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T10:00:59","slug":"wrongful-death","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ricketlaw.com\/wrongful-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Kansas City Missouri Wrongful Death Attorneys"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1228\" class=\"elementor elementor-1228\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-983b6e7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"983b6e7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8d4b814\" data-id=\"8d4b814\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70a4b14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70a4b14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Obtain Justice for Your Loved One\u2019s Wrongful Death <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2b2ac4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2b2ac4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>It can be painful to come to terms with the unexpected death of a loved one, especially if they died due to the negligence of another person or entity.<\/p><p>Call us if you&#8217;ve lost a loved one to another party&#8217;s negligence. Our Kansas City, MO, wrongful death attorney can <a href=\"https:\/\/ricketlaw.com\/\">help you pursue compensation<\/a> so you can grieve without suffering the consequences of not taking immediate action. Let us help you!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0534c0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0534c0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why do I need a Wrongful Death Attorney in Kansas City, MO?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfcba5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfcba5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ashley Ricket has years of experience with cases involving the negligence of corporations, hospitals, and nursing homes and other healthcare companies which results in the unexpected death of children, adults, and elderly persons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">Here are more reasons why you should hire our Kansas City, MO, wrongful death lawyers:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Experience makes the difference: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Familiarity with state and federal laws can speed up the progress of your case. Time is of utmost importance since the longer a case goes on, the later you will receive your financial compensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Policy change is the goal: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want to prevent more wrongful death cases. To put the entities at fault to justice, they often implement long-term policies that prevent such tragedies from happening again.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multiple awards and recognitions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ashley was chosen in 2012 to receive the Rising Star Award at the Women&#8217;s Justice Awards. She was selected for this award by Missouri judges and her peers. Ashley was on the National Trial Lawyers Association&#8217;s Top 40 Under 40 list from 2012 to 2020 and was honored by Missouri Lawyers Weekly as one of Missouri&#8217;s &#8220;Up &amp; Coming&#8221; attorneys in 2012. Ashley was also recognized as one of Kansas City Business Journal&#8217;s Best of the Bar from 2013 to 2016. She has also been designated as a Super Lawyer from 2015 through 2023. In 2019, Ashley was awarded the Legal Champion award by Missouri Lawyers Media. Additionally, Ashley was selected to receive Missouri Lawyers Media\u2019s Litigation Practitioner award in 2023.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our law firm has helped many grieving families whose loved ones have suffered due to the negligence of others. We&#8217;ll ensure you receive the compensation you deserve and get justice for your loved one&#8217;s death. Get in touch today to find out how we can help you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dee794 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6dee794\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Wrongful Death?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-c077cf1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c077cf1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-62f3904\" data-id=\"62f3904\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e99e8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e99e8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrongful death is when a person is killed because of another&#8217;s misconduct. The party at fault may be a person or an entity. Many circumstances can lead to a wrongful death lawsuit, such as criminal acts, product and manufacturing defects, toxic torts, car accidents, trucking accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, or medical malpractice. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ricketlaw.com\/homehealth\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daycare abuse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ricketlaw.com\/daycare-abuse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home health abuse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can also result in wrongful death.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t exacerbate your suffering by waiting too long. If your loved one passed away from another&#8217;s negligence, contact us. Our Kansas City wrongful death lawyer is here for you. We will help you pursue compensation so you can properly grieve your loved one. <\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-463c9e6\" data-id=\"463c9e6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1407177 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1407177\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ricketlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/old-woman-laying-flowers-on-a-grave-2021-09-03-07-43-59-utc-300x200.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-1230\" alt=\"Kansas City wrongful death attorney\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ricketlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/old-woman-laying-flowers-on-a-grave-2021-09-03-07-43-59-utc-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/ricketlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/old-woman-laying-flowers-on-a-grave-2021-09-03-07-43-59-utc-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ricketlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/old-woman-laying-flowers-on-a-grave-2021-09-03-07-43-59-utc-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/ricketlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/old-woman-laying-flowers-on-a-grave-2021-09-03-07-43-59-utc-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ricketlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/old-woman-laying-flowers-on-a-grave-2021-09-03-07-43-59-utc-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94455fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94455fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the Different types of Wrongful Death Cases?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-685984a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"685984a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many different accidents can lead to death. Here is a list of common situations that lead to wrongful death:<\/p><ul><li>Car Accidents<\/li><li>Motorcycle Accidents<\/li><li>Bicycle Accidents<\/li><li>Truck Accidents<\/li><li>Medical Malpractice\u00a0<\/li><li>Nursing Home Abuse<\/li><li>Premises Liability Accidents<\/li><\/ul><p>This is not an exhaustive list of the possible causes. If you want to know if you can file a wrongful death claim, don&#8217;t hesistate to ask our experienced Kansas City wrongful death attorney.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f05f22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f05f22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What's the Difference Between a Criminal Homicide Case and a Wrongful Death Claim?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8a6c13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8a6c13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\"><div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\"><div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\"><div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"><div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\"><p>The legal process for punishing these criminal actions is different from the process to get money for the harm caused. This means that even if the person accused of the crime is declared not guilty, you might still be able to get money to make up for the wrongful death.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person can face criminal charges for homicide and be sued for wrongful death at the same time. However, these two are not the same. Wrongful death lawsuits fall under the area of personal injury. This means that the merits of the case and the basis of the defendant&#8217;s liability is financial compensation, often called &#8220;damages.&#8221; On the other hand, a conviction in a criminal homicide case involves penalties including a loss of liberty, such as probation, fines, imprisonment, or jail time, among others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One other crucial difference is the legal standard to prove the case. It is more difficult to establish guilt in a criminal case than to claim compensation from a civil case. A civil lawsuit only requires that the defendant is proven liable &#8220;by a preponderance of the evidence.&#8221; In non-legalese terms, establishing a wrongful death case means you only have to show that it is more likely than not that the defendant caused the death. However, for a criminal case, the government must establish the guilt of the accused &#8220;beyond a reasonable doubt.&#8221; This is a high standard for the prosecution to meet, making it more difficult.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to bring justice for the sake of your deceased loved one, call or message us. We can help you recover compensation and push for changes that prevent other unfortunate events. Contact Ricket Law Firm today to schedule a consultation with our skilled wrongful death attorney.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa6b1dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa6b1dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Do I Prove a Wrongful Death Claim in Kansas City, MO?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fa88af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fa88af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit, consider these four elements you need to win your case. These four are:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df52331 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df52331\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Duty of Care<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d64c25b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d64c25b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to prove that the other party should keep your loved one safe or not cause them harm.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Example<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr. X placed his mother, Mrs. Y, in a nursing home. The nursing home and the staff are required to care for Ms. Y properly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4981ec0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4981ec0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Breach of Duty<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcb12fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bcb12fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once you&#8217;ve established a duty of care, you must show that the defendant&#8217;s actions breached or violated the duty they owed your loved one.<\/p><p><strong>Example<\/strong>:<br \/>The nursing home was severely understaffed, meaning there were nights when no one checked in on Mrs. Y, who was bedridden. In this case, the nursing home may have breached its duty.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3793691 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3793691\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Causation<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d8d859 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d8d859\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The next thing you should prove is that the breach of duty caused harm to the decedent.<\/p><p><strong>Example<\/strong>:<br \/>Mrs. Y was neglected for weeks while bedridden, causing painful sores and leading to an excruciating death. If you can show the relation between the two in court, that would be enough to prove causation. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e184629 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e184629\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Damages<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-428d060 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"428d060\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Finally, you need to have enough evidence to show the events that unfolded caused damage.<\/p><p><strong>Example<\/strong>:<br \/>In our hypothetical example, Mr. X showed that Mrs. Y&#8217;s pressure sores caused her death and resulted in pain and suffering and her death also resulted in damages to her family. Common examples of non-economic damages are mental anguish, bereavement, loss of companionship, care support and guidance, etc. Economic damages include \u2026.. The allowable damages are different in each state. Please call our office and we can request all necessary records to evaluate your case and your potential damages. Wrongful death damages in Missouri include the pecuniary damages for any bills or other items that can be established through bills and with expert testimony. In addition, damages for wrongful death include the pain and suffering of the decedent, and the family\u2019s loss of services, consortium, companionship, comfort, instruction, guidance, counsel, training, and support due to the loss. In Kansas, wrongful death damages also include grief and bereavement of the family.<\/p><p>It&#8217;s essential to prove these elements to win your wrongful death lawsuit. Suppose the court is unconvinced that the defendant has an obligation to your loved one, that they did not fulfill their duty, that their actions caused harm to your relative, or that the incident harmed you. In that case, you may not be able to get compensation. This is why hiring our skilled Kansas City wrongful death attorneys from Ricket Law Firm is essential. Call today to discuss your case!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0966a32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0966a32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who Can File Wrongful Death Action in KCMO?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9532590 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9532590\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Missouri law specifies three classes of people who can bring a wrongful death action to the court. The first class includes the decedent&#8217;s surviving spouse, their children, or the descendants of those children if the deceased&#8217;s children are dead.<\/p><p>If no one from the first class is alive, people categorized under the second class may file for wrongful death. People in this class include their surviving siblings or the descendants of those siblings. If there is no one from the second class who can file a wrongful death action, then the court appoints a plaintiff ad litem. The plaintiff ad litem is a court-appointed person who handles the case for an interested person who can benefit from such action.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re unsure if you can file wrongful death, it&#8217;s best to ask our experienced Kansas City, MO, wrongful death attorney. Contact us today to discuss the details of your case!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a1c3c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6a1c3c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who May Be Sued for a Wrongful Death?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-377ad1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"377ad1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lawsuits for wrongful death may be filed against various people, businesses, organizations, authorities, and employees. In the case of an automobile accident involving a drunk driver, a badly-built road, and a faulty vehicle, for instance, a wrongful death claim might name the following defendants:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The driver<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The people who sold or gave alcohol to the driver<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The property owner of the place that served the alcohol<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The manufacturer of the vehicle or the parts that were used<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The builder of the road<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government employee who did not provide a warning of the accident<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take note that you cannot sue all people for wrongful death. Some laws provide immunity to certain people and agencies. For instance, recent federal statutes grant defendants in train incidents and some product liability lawsuits involving medical devices protection from wrongful death claims.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is possible to claim compensation from many people for a wrongful death case. It can be too complicated to handle at times. Hence, you need to hire our experienced wrongful death attorney from Kansas City, MO. Call our law office today to schedule a consultation. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8749a70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8749a70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Compensation Can The Family of a Wrongful Death in KCMO Receive?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2b9866 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2b9866\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can be awarded compensatory damages if you&#8217;ve successfully proven your wrongful death claim. Wrongful death damages are a combination of the calculable economic damages and the more subjective noneconomic damages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punitive damages may also be awarded in wrongful death situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juries typically give punitive damages to penalize defendants for more severe types of wrongdoing, such as driving under the influence.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some examples of economic damages include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of future income and inheritance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical bills before your loved one passed away<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funeral expenses<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noneconomic damages may cover:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional distress<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of consortium<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of guidance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain and suffering<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most wrongful death claims do not have a limitation on damages under Missouri Law. One exception involves claims for medical malpractice, which have a cap of $350,000.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The loss of a loved one can be painful. While money certainly can&#8217;t replace a person, recovering compensation for their loss will make things easier for you. Contact our wrongful death attorney in Kansas City, MO, to discuss your case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2851f79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2851f79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Claims in Missouri?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8553792 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8553792\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You must file a wrongful death case no more than two years from the date of death. However, there is an exception that involves the &#8220;discovery rule.&#8221;<\/p><p>According to the discovery rule, the statute of limitations starts when you learn the true cause of a person&#8217;s death. When the cause of death is not immediately apparent but becomes clear after further examination, the discovery rule is applicable.<\/p><p>The longer you wait, the less your window is to recover compensation. Reach out to our esteemed wrongful death attorney in our Kansas City law firm today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b73a409 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b73a409\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Call our Wrongful Death Attorney in Kansas City, MO, Now!<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4261933 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4261933\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The passing of a loved one can be a difficult time. While you deal with the grief, you also have to face funeral costs, and potential medical bills, among others. While filing a lawsuit won&#8217;t bring back your loved one, we can make it easier. At Ricket Law Firm, we ensure that those tasked to care for your loved ones are held responsible for their negligence.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ashley Ricket has been handling <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ricketlaw.com\/nursing-home-abuse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nursing home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ricketlaw.com\/medical-malpractice\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical malpractice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cases since early in her career. With decades of experience in her niche area, she knows how to get to the heart of the matter to reach the best resolution at the earliest possible. Her efforts usually result in long-term policy changes, preventing further harm to residents.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your loved one was neglected and passed away as a consequence, contact us. We can help you recover compensation and make it so that the same tragedy does not happen again.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Obtain Justice for Your Loved One\u2019s Wrongful Death It can be painful to come to terms with the unexpected death of a loved one, especially if they died due to the negligence of another person or entity. Call us if you&#8217;ve lost a loved one to another party&#8217;s negligence. 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