Death is always tragic, but it is even more so when that death might have been prevented had it not been for the negligent actions of another person. A St. Louis-based wrongful death attorney from Fox, Goldblatt & Singer, P.C. can help Missouri and Illinois residents seek recompense for the needless death of a loved one following an automobile accident, semi truck accident, motorcycle accident, an instance of medical malpractice, use of a defective product, or some other scenario.

If a loved one has died due to the carelessness of someone else you can count on our reliable wrongful death lawyers. Serving residents in and around St. Louis County and St. Charles County in Missouri, as well as Madison County and St. Clair County in Illinois, our attorneys have helped thousands of people, and we can help you too. Call our law firm today at (877) 858-4699 or contact us online for a case evaluation.

• Wrongful Death Defined
• Damages for Wrongful Death

 

Wrongful Death Defined

An individual can be sued for wrongful death if that individual’s actions caused or contributed to another person’s death. The defendant need not have intended harm to the victim.

In order to prove that wrongful death has occurred, your attorney will need to prove that the preponderance, or majority, of the evidence supports the wrongful death claim. This means that it is often easier for families to seek retribution in civil court with the help of a wrongful death attorney than it is in criminal proceedings. Often, a person who is acquitted in a criminal trial will subsequently be found liable in a civil trial. At Fox, Goldblatt & Singer, P.C. in St. Louis, Missouri, a wrongful death attorney can help you seek damages against the individual or individuals whose actions contributed to the death of your loved one.

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Damages for Wrongful Death

Wrongful death damages may include damages for medical and end-of-life costs, loss of comfort, loss of financial support, pain and suffering, and a variety of other costs associated with losing a loved one. In cases of egregious wrongdoing, additional punitive damages may be awarded to send a strong message that the type of conduct that led to the wrongful death of your loved one is unacceptable.

Each case differs, and families who have lost a loved one should speak to a member of our team in St. Louis, Missouri to find out how we can help you with your wrongful death case. Your injury attorney from Fox, Goldblatt & Singer, P.C. will be committed to helping you get compensation following your tragic loss.

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Contact a Wrongful Death Attorney

No amount of litigation can bring a loved one back, but just compensation can help provide for children and other dependents, cover end-of-life costs, and address other relevant expenses. Please contact a wrongful death lawyer at our law firm today if you have lost a loved one in an accident.

With experience, ingenuity, and expertise, Fox, Goldblatt & Singer, P.C.’s St. Louis, Missouri-based personal injury attorneys have everything needed to represent you. Among the communities we serve are St. Louis, Florissant, Chesterfield, University City, Clayton, O'Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, St. Louis County and St. Charles County, MO, and throughout Alton, Belleville, Madison County and St. Clair County, IL.  Call our law firm today at (877) 858-4699 or contact us online to discuss your case with experts.

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