Adult before litigation
vs 33⅓%Fee difference$8,333.33
Lost someone you love? We are here to help.
Nothing replaces your loved one. You should not have to face the next steps alone.
Start with our team. We listen, gather the facts, handle intake and signing support, then send your signed case to Rightside Law for the legal work.
- 25%before a lawsuit
- 28%if a lawsuit is filed
- 3yrsto file, in most cases
No attorney fee unless you get paid. Case expenses and other deductions are separate.
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See what a lower fee can mean.
Choose an example recovery amount. Compare the attorney fees. See the difference.
Example of $100,000
Adult in litigation
vs 40%Fee difference$12,000.00
Child injury
vs 33⅓%Fee difference$18,333.33
Examples only. This does not estimate your case value or final take-home amount.
How did it happen?
Car or truck crash
Medical error
Workplace accident
Unsafe property
Defective product
Not sure what happened
Not sure what caused it? Start with what you know. We will help gather the facts.
Who can bring the claim?
Missouri law sets an order for who may file a wrongful death claim.
- 01
Spouse, children, or parents.
These family members are first in line, along with descendants of a child who has passed.
- 02
Brothers or sisters.
If there is no one in the first group, siblings or their descendants may bring the claim.
- 03
A court-appointed representative.
If there is no family in the first two groups, a court can appoint someone to bring the claim.
- 04
One claim, working together.
Missouri generally allows one wrongful death action against each responsible party for a death. Families often work together, and we keep everyone updated.
What Missouri law says.
A short guide to the deadline, who files, and what a claim may include.
Time to file
Most Missouri wrongful death claims must be filed within three years of the date of death.
RSMo 537.100Spouse, children, parents
First in line to bring the claim. Siblings come next, then a court-appointed representative.
RSMo 537.080What a claim may include
Funeral costs, lost financial support, lost companionship, comfort, and guidance, and pain your loved one suffered before death.
RSMo 537.090General information, not legal advice. Deadlines and rules have exceptions. Rightside Law can review your situation.
25%
Lower fees leave more for your family.
Our attorney fee is 25% before a lawsuit and 28% if a lawsuit is filed. On a $100,000 example recovery, 25% instead of 33⅓% is an $8,333.33 fee difference.
Examples only. This does not estimate your case value. Case expenses and other deductions are separate and explained in your agreement.
Questions families ask.
Any family member can start. Our team will ask a few questions to understand who may bring the claim under Missouri law.
In most cases, Missouri allows three years from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim. Some situations have different rules, so it is best to start early.
Missouri generally allows one wrongful death action against each responsible party for a death, so family members often work together. Our team can explain the process and keep everyone updated.
Nothing. Your case evaluation is free, and there is no attorney fee unless you get paid. Case expenses and other deductions are separate and explained in your agreement.
Your family's next step starts here.
No attorney fee unless you get paid. Case expenses and other deductions are separate and explained in your agreement.
