Kansas City, MO personal injury attorney Michael Waddell talks about the biggest challenges faced in wrongful death cases. He points out that one of the greatest challenges in wrongful death cases is presenting the decedent to a jury of strangers in a way that conveys their true life and character. To address this, he works closely with family members and friends who knew the individual best, allowing them to share personal stories and insights that illustrate the decedent’s personality and impact.

By doing so, he helps the jury understand the profound loss experienced by those left behind, demonstrating not only the emotional void created by the decedent’s absence but also the tangible effects on the lives of family, friends, and others who were closely connected to them. This approach ensures that the jury appreciates the full scope of the loss in a meaningful, human way.