Helping Grieving Families Seek Answers
Have you lost a loved one in a car accident? Has a family member died in a medical procedure gone wrong? If you have had someone taken from you due to the negligence of another, you must be going through a very traumatic time, and you deserve the opportunity to achieve closure by whatever means are right for you.
One option is to pursue a legal claim against the responsible party. Attorney John Christiansen has extensive experience bringing wrongful death and survivor claims in Missouri and Kansas.
Don't hesitate to contact John at his offices in Jackson County to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced trial lawyer. If you decide to pursue a claim, you will owe no attorney's fees unless you eventually obtain financial compensation.
Understanding the Applicable State Laws
Wrongful death is a unique area of law, closely related to personal injury, that allows the family of a person who has been killed in an accident to pursue compensation for the harms they have suffered, including the loss of financial support and the loss of personal companionship.
If you have lost a close family member in an accident caused by someone else's negligence, you may have a valid wrongful death claim against that person or business entity.
Additionally, in some cases, it is possible to bring a survivor action seeking compensation for any suffering the deceased person may have experienced after the accident, prior to death. A survivor action may be another way to pursue a legal claim against the responsible party.
Pursuing Your Personal Goals Through the Legal Process
Obviously, no legal procedure and no financial compensation can bring back a loved one who has been taken from you in an accident. However, filing a wrongful death suit can be a means of holding the responsible party or parties accountable, and the legal process may help you get answers to your questions about the circumstances of the accident.
Also, in many cases, the deceased person has been a major provider for his or her family, and the money damages awarded in a wrongful death case can give the family the opportunity to cope with its loss without excessive financial pressures.
To talk over your options after you have lost a family member in a fatal accident, contact John today.
