Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death Attorneys

Wrongful death claims arise when a person is killed as a result of the negligence of another person or business and can usually be brought by surviving members of the immediate family. Wrongful death claims can arise out of aviation or transportation accidents, exposure to hazardous products, medical malpractice, premises liability and many other circumstances.

Robb & Robb’s attorneys have a long history of success in litigating wrongful death claims in Missouri and nationwide.

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Record-Setting Results in Wrongful Death

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Family Heritage, National Impact

Built by family and united in purpose, this nationally recognized aviation law firm is led by Gary and Anita Robb, alongside their son Andrew and his wife Brittany. Decades of focused experience, unmatched results, and fearless advocacy define their work. Together, they have secured landmark verdicts, shaped aviation safety standards, and earned a reputation as the leading authority in complex aviation litigation nationwide.

Stories from the Families We’ve Advocated For

At Robb & Robb, families place their trust in us during the most challenging moments of their lives. We honor that trust with steadfast dedication, combining compassion, clear guidance, and tenacious advocacy. Standing with families affected by aviation accidents, we fight for justice, accountability, and meaningful improvements in safety across the industry.

Aviation accidents require unmatched legal experience. If you or a loved one have been injured due to negligence, contact Robb & Robb online or call (877) 749-4999 to explore your legal options.

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The firm has obtained the two highest jury verdicts in the United States in helicopter crash trials:

A $350 million verdict for a deceased pilot (United States record).
A $116 million verdict for a tour helicopter passenger killed in NYC East River water landing (New York record).
A $100 million settlement for family of man killed in Grand Canyon helicopter crash (United States record).
A $90 million settlement for a passenger killed in a “doors off” helicopter flight (New York record).
A $70 million verdict for a passenger killed in a Life Flight helicopter.
A $52.5 million settlement (on appeal of $48 million jury verdict) for the crash of a Twin Otter aircraft with five fatalities ($10.5 million per victim).
A $27.5 million settlement for a small plane crash.
A $25 million jury verdict for the death of Judge Michael Coburn.
A $23 million jury verdict for three family members killed by a drunk driver.
A $14 million settlement for a boy killed in a school bus accident.
A $18 million settlement against the World Wrestling Federation for the death of wrestler Owen Hart.
Representation of former United States Senator Jean Carnahan for the plane crash death of her husband, Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan, and their son, resulting in a $4 million jury verdict at trial.
Representation of the Daskal family in the highly publicized Grand Canyon helicopter crash.

Robb & Robb LLC has the experience and tenacity to fight successfully for the survivors in these grueling cases. Our lawyers also try, when possible, to effect safety improvements as a result of its cases, so that other families are spared similar tragedies.

Contact Robb & Robb LLC to discuss your case.

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Robb & Robb in the News

Many cases handled successfully by the Firm’s attorneys have received national and international media attention, including featured stories and broadcasts on ABC News, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, the CBS Evening News, BBC, Good Morning America, NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, U.S. News & World Report, CNN.com, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The National Law Journal, Lawyers Weekly USA, BNA Reporter, Law 360, Business Insider, The Missouri Lawyers Weekly, and The Kansas City Star, the Miami Herald, Las Vegas Review – Journal, as well as numerous news platforms posted and televised around the world.

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Unsurpassed Record of Success

We have secured over $2 billion in verdicts and settlements, becoming aviation’s most influential safety advocate. Our record includes the two highest U.S. helicopter crash jury verdicts—$350 million and $116 million—and we are the only firm to recover $100 million or more for a single aviation death or injury in five separate jurisdictions nationwide.
Family Led, Nationally Recognized

Led by two generations of one family – husband and wife Founding Partners Gary C. Robb and Anita Porte Robb, their son and Partner Andrew C. Robb along with his wife, Partner Brittany Sanders Robb, this law firm is nationally recognized as the leader in aviation litigation. Guided by integrity, courage, and accountability, they have become a moral force, driving modern aviation reform and safer skies nationwide.
Leading Authority in Aviation Law
With decades of focused aviation litigation experience, this firm brings unparalleled knowledge to the most complex cases. Founding Partner Gary C. Robb authored the authoritative text on helicopter law, and the firms’ attorneys are widely regarded as the foremost experts in the field. No law firm is better equipped to navigate the technical, regulatory, and legal challenges that aviation cases is demand.