Topeka Wrongful Death Attorneys
We’ll Fight for the Justice of Your Loved One
The unexpected death of a loved one is one of the most painful experiences anyone can face. When the case of that loss is someone else’s negligence, the grief can be even more overwhelming. On top of the anguish and loss, you may also face significant financial challenges.
A Topeka wrongful death lawyer can help you seek the justice your loved one deserves. The team at DM Injury Law is here to explain your rights and provide honest legal advice when seeking the possibility of a wrongful death claim.
Tell us your story today. Schedule a free consultation. We are a contingency-fee-based law firm, which means you don’t pay unless we win.
Call (785) 444-4444 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Wrongful Death Case Results
The Kansas Reflector reports that 388 people died in car accidents in 2023. Learn about the results we’ve obtained on behalf of our clients who have lost loved ones in tragic accidents:
- $11,000,000: Our client’s son was in a work zone in a company truck when the other driver fell asleep at the wheel and swerved into the work zone, causing the death of our client’s son.
- $4,850,000: Our client was electrocuted to death while at work.
- $4,200,000: Our client’s truck broke down, as he was pulling off to the side of the road. He was killed when he was pinned between two vehicles.
When Can a Wrongful Death Claim Be Filed?
You have 2 years to file a wrongful death claim in Kansas. The following people can file a wrongful death claim in Kansas:
- The deceased person’s surviving spouse
- The deceased person’s surviving children
- The deceased person’s surviving parents
- The deceased person’s surviving grandparents
- The deceased person’s surviving siblings
Contact a Topeka wrongful death attorney to hear about your legal options. We offer free consultations.
Proving Liability for a Wrongful Death
As with any personal injury claim, your ability to secure compensation rests on the strength of your case. You must be able to link an individual, organization, or company’s negligence directly to the loss of your loved one. This involves proving:
- Duty of Care: The at-fault party must have owed a legal duty of care to the deceased. For example, drivers have a responsibility to obey traffic laws and drive safely to prevent harm to others on the road, while property owners must maintain safe premises for visitors.
- Breach of Duty: The at-fault party must have failed to uphold their duty of care through negligent or reckless actions. This could include behaviors such as driving under the influence, failing to follow safety regulations, or manufacturing defective products that pose a risk to consumers.
- Causation: It must be proven that the at-fault party’s breach of duty directly led to the death of your loved one. This means establishing a clear link between their negligent actions and the fatal incident, showing that the death would not have occurred if the breach had not happened.
- Damages: There must be proof that the loss has resulted in measurable damages, such as medical expenses, funeral costs, lost financial support, and emotional suffering. Our attorneys can help you assess both economic and non-economic losses to determine a fair settlement that fully accounts for the impact of your loved one’s passing.
Our wrongful death attorneys in Topeka and support staff of investigators, medical records specialists, and case managers will help you prove fault and seek the justice your loved one is owed.
Call (785) 444-4444 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Damages in a Wrongful Death Claim
Because a wrongful death claim seeks to compensate survivors for their losses, these cases do not include the same damages a standard personal injury claim might. These focus on compensating surviving family members for their losses meeting obligations, and upholding their standard of living.
Whether through a settlement or jury verdict, we can help identify expenses like:
- Medical bills accrued before the death of your loved one
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of future income and benefits
- Loss of retirement
- Loss of inheritance
- Loss of household services
- Loss of companionship, guidance, and support
Tell Us Your Story Over a Free Consultation
Whether your loved one’s death was recent or you have had some time to come to terms with it, we understand the pain from such a loss does not go away. We do not want to do anything to add to your stress—in fact, we want to make your life easier, if at all possible. Our wrongful death attorneys in Topeka, Kansas, will help you seek the justice and financial compensation you need to gain peace of mind. Schedule your free case consultation today. Remember, you don’t pay us unless we win.
Call (785) 444-4444 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Past results obtained on behalf of clients afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.
