The abrupt loss of a loved one is devastating. Even more so is figuring out how to pick up the pieces and move forward. But when their death is due to someone else’s negligence, you should know you have the right to pursue justice and compensation for your loss.
Compensation will not repair the hole in your life, but it can help you bear the weight of the financial losses due to their passing. Our Carmel wrongful death lawyers at Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers are committed to seeing families like yours secure justice for their loved ones. You can count on our injury firm to handle your whole case during this difficult time.
Eligibility for a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Indiana
Indiana defines wrongful death as a death that happens due to the “wrongful act or omission of another.” Therefore, the court may recognize events like a car accident, medical malpractice, or an intentional act as wrongful death.
The state only allows certain family members to pursue a wrongful death suit. Your eligibility ultimately depends on the deceased person’s age and your relationship to them.
For Adult Descendants
To be eligible to file a lawsuit and collect damages on the deceased person’s behalf, you must be the rightful successor of their estate, also called a personal representative. If the deceased did not execute a will before their passing, our attorneys could help you navigate being appointed as the personal representative.
For Child Descendants
If the decedent is a child, the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must file the lawsuit. For the purposes of filing a wrongful death lawsuit, IC 34-23-2-1 defines a child as:
- An unmarried person without dependents and less than 20 years old
- An unmarried person without dependents, less than 23 years old, and enrolled in college, a career, or technical school
- A fetus who has reached viability
You can file a lawsuit up to two years following the death of your deceased family member. Our Carmel wrongful death lawyer can help you determine if you’re eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit and help you get the required documents to prove your successor status.
Recovering Compensation for Your Deceased Loved One
In Indiana, families may pursue compensation for economic losses sustained due to their family member’s death. We may be able to help you collect damages for:
- Burial and funeral costs
- Medical bills
- Loss of guidance
- Loss of financial support and/or inheritance
- Loss of love or companionship
The state caps compensation on some types of wrongful death cases, depending on the circumstances. Compensation is awarded to the deceased individual’s estate to pay for these expenses, and any additional compensation should be divided among the deceased’s children, spouse, or parents. Indiana courts do not award punitive damages, damages for grief, or for the deceased individual’s “future earnings.”
Our attorneys have years of experience pursuing wrongful death cases across Indiana and other states. We have collected over $1 billion in settlements for our clients, and we are confident in our ability to get you fair compensation in your case.
For a free legal consultation with a wrongful death lawyer serving Carmel, call 800-333-9999
How Our Carmel Wrongful Death Lawyer Can Simplify Your Case
The emotional and financial turmoil after losing someone you love is difficult to bear. Our attorneys can ease your burden by representing you in your claim. We will do all the legwork, giving you your time and energy back to focus on your family.
Here is how our Carmel wrongful death attorney can help you.
Represent You in Court
Once you decide to bring a wrongful death case against the at-fault party, you will now have the burden of proof. Our team will help you gather evidence and present a legal argument on your behalf.
Determine Liability
Establishing liability is vital to pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit. To be successful in your case, we must assign and prove liability and negligence to the other party. To do so, our team will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and collect evidence. This evidence can include police reports, eyewitness statements, photographs, videos, etc.
Negotiate Fair Compensation
In many cases, the responsible party or their representation will reach out to you before you have taken legal action. They may want to provide you with a settlement for your losses to forego a lawsuit.
Our attorneys can look over the documents to ensure you get the best settlement possible. We will negotiate if necessary, and if we can’t agree with the adjuster on a settlement, we will litigate your case.
Legal Fees for a Carmel Wrongful Death Case
When you work with our wrongful death attorneys at Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers, you get our legal representation with no upfront fees or costs. Rather than bill you by the hour, our attorneys only get paid if you do.
This means you’ll benefit from our undivided attention and a guarantee that we’re working towards a positive resolution in your case.
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Leading Wrongful Death Causes
Wrongful death cases are the most devastating cases we take on. But unfortunately, they’re not rare. Many situations can lead to wrongful death. However, some of the leading causes for these cases are:
- Vehicular accidents (car, truck, pedestrian, motorcycle, etc.)
- Medical malpractice (surgical errors, misdiagnosis, etc.)
- Work-related accidents (slip & fall, construction or machinery accident, etc.)
- Defective products (manufacturing defects, failure to warn, etc.)
Our attorneys have seen firsthand how incidents like these can turn families’ lives
upside down. So, we’re committed to fighting for justice and compensation for surviving family members.
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Work With Our Wrongful Death Lawyer Serving Hamilton County, IN for Justice
Moving forward after the tragic loss of a loved one is an impossible task to ask of anyone. But when their death was due to someone’s negligence, you must set things right. Our attorneys at Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers are here to represent you and get you justice in your case. Call us today to discuss your case.
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