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St. Louis, MO · Wrongful death · 2026

Top-Ranked Wrongful Death Lawyers in St. Louis

A wrongful death claim lets certain family members recover damages when someone dies because of another person's negligence. Who can file, and for what, is set by each state's law.
Updated September 25, 202622 firms evaluatedHow we rank

The ranking

Top St. Louis wrongful death lawyers

This is the overall personal injury ranking for St. Louis. Confirm a firm handles wrongful death cases before you hire.

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    Holland Injury Law, LLC

    5.01.1K Google reviews· Clayton

    Google Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    1.5
    Score
    98.3/100
    Call (314) 888-7888Google Maps
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    Brown & Crouppen: Injury and Car Accident Lawyers

    4.9722 Google reviews· St. Louis

    Google Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    2.0
    Score
    92.4/100
    Call (314) 260-1630Google Maps
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    The Bruning Law Firm - Personal Injury Lawyers

    4.91.5K Google reviews· St. Louis

    Google Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    2.5
    Score
    91.2/100
    Call (314) 916-1632Google Maps
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    Schultz & Myers Personal Injury Lawyers St. Louis

    4.9881 Google reviews· St. Louis

    Google Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    4.0
    Score
    87.4/100
    Call (314) 347-3483Google Maps
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    TorHoerman Law: Injury & Car Accident Lawyers St. Louis

    4.9261 Google reviews· St. Louis

    Google Maps position: #5 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    5.0
    Score
    84.8/100
    Call (314) 325-1369Google Maps
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    Dixon Injury Firm - Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers

    5.0307 Google reviews· St. Louis

    Google Maps position: #8 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    7.0
    Score
    83.6/100
    Call (314) 200-2886Google Maps
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    McAllister Law Firm Car Accident Lawyer

    5.0505 Google reviews· St. Louis

    Google Maps position: #11 for "personal injury attorney", #8 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    9.5
    Score
    77.8/100
    Call (314) 403-7700Google Maps
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    Sansone & Lauber

    4.9232 Google reviews· St. Louis

    Google Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #14 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    10.0
    Score
    72.3/100
    Call (314) 863-0500Google Maps
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    Goldblatt + Singer, P.C.

    4.9746 Google reviews· St. Louis

    Google Maps position: #9 for "personal injury attorney", #12 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    10.5
    Score
    71.2/100
    Call (314) 207-9552Google Maps
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    Cofman Townsley Attorneys at Law

    4.91.1K Google reviews· St. Louis

    Google Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #15 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    11.0
    Score
    69.9/100
    Call (314) 912-1195Google Maps

Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank

Know this

What makes wrongful death cases different

  • 1

    Only certain relatives or the estate's representative can file, depending on state law.

  • 2

    Filing deadlines for wrongful death can differ from ordinary injury deadlines.

  • 3

    Damages can include lost financial support, funeral costs and loss of companionship.

Checklist

Evidence to save now

  • Death certificate
  • Police, accident or incident reports
  • Medical records from the final injury or illness
  • Proof of income and financial support
  • Funeral and burial bills

Before you sign

Questions to ask a lawyer

  1. 1.Who in our family has the right to file in this state?
  2. 2.How do you handle a wrongful death claim alongside the estate?
  3. 3.What is your contingency fee and how are costs handled?
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Missouri

Rules that affect your claim

Filing deadline

5 years

For most injury claims (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)).

Fault rule

Pure comparative fault

You can recover damages even if you were mostly at fault, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Gustafson v. Benda (1983))

Car insurance

At-fault (tort) state

The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.

Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.

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FAQ

Common questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Missouri?

In most cases, 5 years from the date of the injury (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.

What if I was partly at fault for my injury in Missouri?

You can recover damages even if you were mostly at fault, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Gustafson v. Benda (1983))

Is Missouri a no-fault car insurance state?

Missouri is an at-fault (tort) state. The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.

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