Wrongful Death
When Negligence Ends a Life, the Law Demands Accountability
No family is ever prepared for the sudden loss of a loved one — especially when that death was preventable. Whether caused by medical malpractice, an unsafe workplace, a defective product, or a reckless driver, wrongful death leaves behind heartbreak and unanswered questions.
At McGonagle Spencer Johnson, we help families find those answers. Our mission is to uncover how and why it happened — and to hold every responsible party accountable.
Our firm has represented families across Missouri and Kansas in some of the region’s most complex and devastating wrongful death cases:
Medical Negligence After Routine Surgery: A vibrant wife and mother died days after elective hip replacement surgery when her doctor ordered a medication she was known to react to. The family’s claim revealed a clear violation of medical judgment and hospital safety standards.
Unsafe Premises and Negligent Supervision: A young father was found crushed beneath a truck on a company’s property where he sometimes worked informally. The business failed to secure the site or provide basic supervision, leaving his parents to pursue justice for his needless death.
Each case demanded meticulous investigation, expert consultation, and an understanding of the human story behind the evidence. In every wrongful death case we handle, we aim to bring truth, accountability, and a measure of peace to the families left behind.
How We Help Families Heal
Before any lawsuit is filed, we take time to know your loved one — their family, their work, and the life they built. That personal understanding becomes the foundation for how we tell their story to the defense, the mediator, or a jury.
We know that no verdict or settlement replaces a life, but accountability can prevent similar harm and relieve the financial hardship that often follows a tragedy. Our goal is always the same: to restore dignity, stability, and peace of mind.
Why Families Choose McGonagle Spencer Johnson
Decades of courtroom experience in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases.
Recognized for top verdicts and awarded Missouri’s highest honor for trial excellence.
Proven results and countless five-star client reviews.
No fee unless we recover — because every family deserves justice.
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