Experienced Wrongful Death Attorneys in St. Louis, Missouri and Illinois
Nothing can be as catastrophic to a family as a wrongful death where someone else’s negligence was responsible for the victim’s death. It can be especially hard to understand your rights when grieving the loss of someone you loved. If your loved one died in an accident that you think is someone else’s fault, you need an experienced wrongful death attorney to help you through all the difficult emotions and complicated details of proving your accidental death case. Sauter Sullivan’s Attorney’s understand how to fight for your rights and the memory of your loved one in wrongful death liability cases.
When Do You Have a Case for a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Wrongful Death cases require special expertise from your Personal Injury lawyer to help you determine if surviving family members or loved ones have a case to pursue a negligent party in an accidental death lawsuit. When someone has died due to another person or company’s negligence, carelessness, ignorance or actions, it is sometimes appropriate to seek monetary damages and compensation on behalf of the deceased party and those they’ve left behind. An experienced Wrongful Death Attorney from Sauter Sullivan can help you understand whether you have a valid wrongful or accidental death claim, and help you fight for your rights and the rights of the person who died unnecessarily. We can often help you settle your wrongful death claim out of court, but if necessary our lawyers have the knowledge and experience to take your case to court and win you the compensation you deserve.
Some Common Types of Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Many different types of accidents that result in death could be grounds for filing a wrongful death lawsuit.
- Auto Accidents
- Drunk Driver Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Crashes
- Commercial Vehicle Accidents
- Slip & Falls
- Medical Malpractice cases
Contact Us for a free consultation with one of our experienced wrongful death Lawyers. There’s no obligation, and you’ll pay no legal fees unless we win your case.
Results.
Sauter Sullivan Obtains Judgment of Over $800,000 Against Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission
Matthew Sauter of Sauter Sullivan was hired to represent a family who witnessed the tragic death of a loved one. The family lived on Highway 47 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Prior to the accident, the Bonne Terre area had received 6-10 inches of snow. The Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission (MODOT) had cleared the snow and had piled the snow
$350,000 Settlement for Wrongful Death of 84-Year-Old Mother
Matthew Sauter of Sauter Sullivan LLC recently represented the living children of a mother who was killed in an automobile accident. The mother was 84 years old and in poor health. Initially, the insurance company claimed that only $25,000 was available in insurance coverage. Matthew Sauter and the law firm of Sauter Sullivan filed a lawsuit and, through discovery and