Losing someone you love is one of the most painful experiences imaginable—especially when their death was caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions. In these moments, families are left not only grieving an irreplaceable loss but also facing overwhelming emotional and financial burdens. While compensation can never replace the life that was taken, a wrongful death claim can help bring accountability, closure, and the financial support your family needs to move forward.

Attorney Paul Katz of Simon and Katz Law Firm is a compassionate advocate for families suffering after a preventable loss. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Paul guides families through every step of the legal process with care, respect, and unwavering commitment to seeking justice.

What Is a Wrongful Death Claim in Missouri?

A wrongful death claim arises when someone’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional act causes another person’s death. These cases often involve:

• Auto accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Slip and fall incidents
• Animal attacks
• Premises liability
• Workplace or hazardous conditions
• Violent or criminal acts

Missouri law allows certain surviving family members to pursue justice and compensation on behalf of the loved one who passed away.

Eligible family members may include:

• Spouses
• Children
• Parents
• Next of kin (if immediate family is unavailable)

If you fall into one of these categories, you may have the right to file a wrongful death claim.

Why Time Is Critical in Wrongful Death Cases

Wrongful death cases are highly time-sensitive. Missouri has a statute of limitations limiting how long families have to take legal action. Waiting too long may cause critical details to fade and may even prevent you from filing at all.

Acting quickly helps:

• Preserve evidence
• Document the circumstances accurately
• Secure witness statements
• Protect your legal rights
• Strengthen your claim

Attorney Paul Katz encourages grieving families to reach out as soon as possible so he can begin building a strong case while memories and evidence are still fresh.

What Compensation Is Available in a Wrongful Death Claim?

While no financial recovery can replace a lost life, compensation can help ease the burdens families face after an unexpected loss.

A wrongful death settlement in Missouri may cover:

✔ Medical expenses

Bills incurred before your loved one passed

✔ Funeral and burial costs

✔ Loss of future income

What your loved one would have contributed financially

✔ Loss of companionship

The emotional and relational impact of losing a spouse, parent, or child

✔ Pain and suffering

✔ Punitive damages

In cases involving severe misconduct, these damages punish the wrongdoer

This compensation helps families regain stability, reduce financial stress, and move forward with the support they need.

How Attorney Paul Katz Supports Grieving Families

Wrongful death cases are among the most emotional and complex legal matters. Paul Katz approaches every case with empathy and a deep respect for the family’s grief, while aggressively pursuing justice from those responsible.

Paul helps families by:

✔ Carefully evaluating the circumstances of the death

Identifying negligence and gathering crucial evidence.

✔ Handling communication with insurance companies

Ensuring families aren’t pressured into low settlements.

✔ Documenting the full impact of the loss

Financial, emotional, and long-term effects.

✔ Guiding families through every legal step

From filing claims to negotiating settlements or preparing for trial.

✔ Providing compassionate support

Ensuring you never feel alone during the process.

Starting a Wrongful Death Claim in Kansas City

To begin your claim, Attorney Paul Katz will:

1. Review the details of your loved one’s passing
2. Determine liability and responsible parties
3. Assess the full extent of damages
4. Create a strategic legal path tailored to your family’s needs

Your first consultation is an opportunity to ask questions, understand your options, and decide how to move forward.

You Are Not Alone — Help Is Available

No amount of compensation can heal the emotional loss of a loved one, but justice can bring clarity, accountability, and necessary financial support for the future. Attorney Paul Katz is here to walk with you through this difficult journey and ensure your family’s rights are protected.

📞 Call Simon and Katz Law Firm at 816-405-1823
Take the first step toward justice and peace of mind today.