When a family member dies because of another party’s negligence or misconduct, Indiana law sets a strict time limit for filing a wrongful death claim. Missing that deadline can permanently prevent recovery. In most cases, the filing period is two years after the...
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Can poor lighting contribute to a fatal pedestrian accident?
Yes. Poor lighting can reduce visibility and raise the risk of a fatal pedestrian crash. After a death, the lighting at the scene may reveal key facts about how the crash happened and whether another party may be liable. How can poor lighting increase the risk of a...
Can you sue for drowning accidents at public pools in Indiana?
A public pool drowning accident is devastating for any family. Beyond the physical and emotional trauma, you also have to figure out who is legally responsible. In Indiana, you may file a personal injury or wrongful death claim if poor pool maintenance or unsafe...
Can criminal prosecution affect a wrongful death lawsuit?
Wrongful death lawsuits make it possible for grieving families to obtain justice after a tragedy. When a business or person causes a premature death through negligent conduct or illegal behavior, those left behind after the tragedy may have the right to file a...
What are non-economic damages in a wrongful death lawsuit?
Wrongful death lawsuits are one option for justice after a tragedy. Indiana state statutes allow personal representatives of adults’ estates or grieving parents of children who die to file wrongful death lawsuits when there is proof that a person or business caused a...
Can families seek punitive damages in a wrongful death lawsuit?
Lawsuits are sometimes the only means of seeking justice after suffering harm caused by another person or a business. For example, when families lose loved ones unexpectedly, state statutes allow for wrongful death litigation. A lawsuit brought against a person or...
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit?
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is heartbreaking. What makes the pain worse is knowing the loss was caused by someone else’s recklessness. No amount of compensation can replace a life, but a wrongful death claim can provide justice and hold the negligent individual...
Potential compensation in a wrongful death claim
In cases where a loved one passes away in an accident, family members may want to consider a wrongful death claim. They will claim that someone else caused the death through negligence or even intentional action and is thereby responsible. The family can seek...
2 sources of compensation after a deadly drunk driving wreck
Drunk driving is a safety scourge in Indiana and across the United States. Although almost everyone knows that driving after drinking alcohol is unsafe and illegal, a large number of people still do exactly that. Tragically, irresponsible drivers cause a significant...
Recreational water park hazards can lead to injuries, deaths
A fun way to beat the summertime heat is to visit a water park. They offer an affordable way for families to spend hot weekends while keeping cool. Kokomo features several water parks. Most of them are relatively safe when visitors follow the rules. However, there are...
