Kansas City, MO asked in Wrongful Death for Kansas

Q: My son was killed by a wrong way, drunk driver on November 11, 2017. His mother and I have been divorced for many year.

Since 2003 my son and I have hardly spoken. I have been told that under Missouri law I can still file a wrongful death lawsuit. Is this correct?

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Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
Answered

A: Contact a member of the Assn for Justice of the state where the wreck happened. They give free consults. You want someone who has handled cases against car companies as there may be a "crashworthiness" claim.Don't wait.

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