"Wrongful death" refers to a case in which someone was killed due to another person's negligence. Most commonly, wrongful death arises as a result of a serious auto accident, motorcycle accident, semi-truck accident, or train accident. The team at Horn Law has also handled wrongful death claims resulting from tractor rollovers, medical malpractice, and construction accidents. If a loved one has died in an accident due to someone else's negligence, contact us today. Serving Kansas City, Independence, and all of Missouri, a wrongful death attorney at our firm can help protect your legal rights.

Because our firm is located in Independence near Kansas City, Missouri, the majority of the wrongful death cases that we handle occur in Missouri. Contact an attorney at our firm if your case occurred outside of Missouri and you would like a special consultation. The following discussion assumes the case will be handled under Missouri law.

Wrongful Death Compensation

In Missouri, and most other states, wrongful death is a claim held by close family members of the victim rather than a claim held by the deceased victim. Certain close family members may recover compensation for:

• Funeral expenses


• Medical bills


• Lost wages


• Future earnings


• Loss of consortium


• Counseling


• Property damage

Lead Attorney Douglas Horn can give you full insight into the recovery items listed above. Ordinarily, the close family members who are relying on the deceased victim for financial support have the most important claim.

Although many different close family members may have a claim, only one legal action for wrongful death may proceed. For this reason, it is advisable that relatives meet for legal consultation to fully discuss the specific circumstances of the claim.