Wrongful Death

Frequently, wrongful death issues arise in conjunction with our firm's probate cases.  A wrongful death happens when a person is fatally injured because of the negligence of some other person, business or organization.  Wrongful death may be caused by the fault of a doctor, a careless driver, a defective product, a hazardous premises, a sports accident, a car accident, a nursing home, or other medical professional.

 This type of claim is different from a normal negligence lawsuit, which is filed by the person injured for the resulting damages.  The persons who often may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim may include the surviving spouse, children of the deceased, and parents of the deceased.    Statutes of limitation may limit the amount of time that you have to file your claim.  A wrongful death lawsuit can't bring the person you love back, but they can help you get compensation for your loss and ensure whomever was responsible can't hurt anyone else. We have experience in wrongful death lawsuits. A knowledgeable wrongful death attorney can make all the difference.

 It is important to have a wrongful death lawyer who can also handle the probate of the deceased's estate. Our office can gather financial information which is used to help wind up the estate, as well as to establish the financial loss that the family has suffered and will suffer as a result of the incident and its aftermath.  If a family member was fatally injured due to someone else's carelessness or negligence, contact the office of Gary D. Rappard, P.A. today.

 The law office of Gary D. Rappard, P.A. assists wrongful death and fatally injured clients in many area cities including Overland Park, Leawood, Prairie Village, Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee, Kansas City, Gardner, Spring Hill, DeSoto, Paola, Lawrence, Baldwin, Ottawa, and many more. We assist clients in areas including Johnson County, Wyandotte County, Miami County, Douglas County, and many more.