Wrongful Death Law Firm

There is probably nothing more traumatic than dealing with the death of a loved one.  This trauma can be even more devastating if the loss was due to the negligence or wrongful actions of someone other than the one you have lost.  At The Law Offices of Mark Dean, we specialize in handling the legal and emotional aspects of these cases.  It is important that you have an experienced wrongful death firm to handle your case as the costs and expenses (for which you do not have to pay until a successful outcome) can often be fairly substantial.  Managing Attorney Mark Dean:

"The last thing a spouse, father or mother, should be having to deal with is an insurance company who, sadly, has one interest at heart ‒ the insurance company’s bottom line. Because insurance companies often defend these cases aggressively due to the amount at stake, we strive to take that aspect out of their minds so they can properly grieve their tragic loss.  We do so at a fair, and often reduced contingency rate for these types of cases."

Under a wrongful death cause of action, Missouri and Illinois law provides that specified heirs are entitled to recover damages for the loss of their loved one if it occurred due to the negligent or wrongful acts of another person.

Wrongful death actions can arise from various causes in which another person is at fault, such as automobile accidents, death at the workplace, unsafe and defective products, slip/trip and falls, and hazardous conditions on property.

Some of the damages that can be pursued in a wrongful death action may include:

• Medical and burial expenses
• Loss of society, enjoyment and consortium of the decedent
• Loss of potential/future earnings
• Lost benefits (such as retirement benefits)
• Pain and suffering damages
• Punitive damages (to punish the wrongdoer if his acts were intentional)

If you have suffered the loss of a family member or loved one because of someone else's negligence call The Law Offices of Mark Dean at (314) 872-2120 today for a free consultation.

The Law Offices of Mark Dean is a Personal Injury Law Firm and Workers Compensation Law Firm based in the St. Louis, Missouri area and provides legal services in personal injury and workers compensation. The Law Office of Mark Dean represents and counsels clients in St. Louis City and the counties of St. Louis, Jefferson, and St. Charles, as well as in surrounding cities that include Wildwood, Ballwin, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Affton, Arnold, Manchester, Concord, Crestwood, Town and Country, Richmond Heights, Murphy, Sunset Hills, Park Hills, Eureka, Brentwood, Sappington, Shrewsbury, Valley Park, De Soto, Glendale, Rock Hill, High Ridge, Frontenac, Green Park, Byrnes Mill, Marlborough, Winchester, Hillsboro, Oakland, Lakeshire, Allenton, Dittmer, Ellisville, House Springs, Twin Oaks, Wilber Park, and other areas. Managing Attorney Mark Dean also is licensed in the state of Illinois and provides Illinois Personal Injury legal services as well.