Auto Accident Wrongful Death Lawyers — Serving Missouri Families Statewide

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic fatalities represent the leading cause of death for Americans of every age from 3 through 33. In 2005, there were 43,443 fatalities in an estimated 6,159,000 police-reported auto accidents. Occupants of passenger vehicles represented 84 percent (31,415) of auto accident fatalities. If you have lost a family member in a car accident, truck accident, or motorcycle accident, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Our auto accident and wrongful death lawyers have helped many families who have lost loved ones as the result of the negligent or reckless actions of another person. Contact Wiley & Terrell — serving Springfield, Jefferson City, Columbia, and Missouri victims statewide — for a consultation with our wrongful death and auto accident lawyers.

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Wrongful Death Damages

At Wiley & Terrell, our Springfield, Jefferson City, and Columbia, Missouri-area wrongful death and auto accident lawyers have helped many families who have lost family members in motor vehicle crashes. Our lawyers have the knowledge and experience necessary to help you collect the maximum amount of damages allowed under law. Family members may be entitled to compensation for:

  • Medical costs
  • Lost wages
  • Loss of companionship
  • Pain and suffering
  • Psychological trauma

You are eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit if you are an immediate family member (parent, child, or spouse) of the victim of another person's negligence or recklessness. In some cases stepparents, grandparents, and dependents can also file a wrongful death lawsuit. Contact our Crane or Springfield offices — serving Jefferson City, Columbia, and Missouri victims statewide — to consult with our auto accident and wrongful death lawyers.

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Causes of Wrongful Death in Motor Vehicle Accidents

According to the NHTSA, 43 percent of fatalities in motor vehicle accidents in 2005 occurred in single-vehicle crashes. Forty-three percent of fatalities occurred in multiple-vehicle crashes, and 14 percent of motor vehicle–related fatalities involved people not in vehicles (pedestrians, cyclists, and others). Common causes of wrongful death in motor vehicle accidents include:

For more information about your potential motor vehicle wrongful death claim, contact our Springfield, Columbia, and Jefferson City, Missouri-area wrongful death and auto accident lawyers and arrange a case consultation.

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Contact Our Lawyers Serving Jefferson City, Columbia, and Springfield, Missouri

If you have lost a loved one as the result of another person's negligent or reckless actions, contact Wiley & Terrell — serving victims in Jefferson City, Springfield, Columbia, and all of Missouri. Our wrongful death and auto accident lawyers will evaluate your claim and help you achieve full and just compensation for the emotional devastation and financial hardship caused by the unnecessary death of a loved one. We have successfully represented many wrongful death cases. Contact Wiley & Terrell today to arrange a free consultation; we will fight on behalf of your legal rights.

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Springfield , Jefferson City, and Columbia, Missouri-area residents can contact our auto accident and wrongful death lawyers to arrange a consultation today. We have achieved significant verdicts and settlements for many clients.






Wiley & Terrell Law Office, L.L.C.

Crane Office
105 Cortney Lane
Crane, Missouri 65633

Phone: (866) 383-7684
Fax: (417) 723-5686