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Indiana Wrongful Death Law<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Under Indiana Code Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure \u00a7 34-23-1-1<\/a>, \u201cWhen the death of one is caused by the wrongful act or omission of another, the personal representative of the former may maintain an action therefor against the latter, if the former might have maintained an action had he or she, as the case may be, lived, against the latter for an injury for the same act or omission.\u201d A \u201cpersonal representative\u201d might be a husband, wife, daughter, mother, son, grandchild, or any other person that is listed as a co-manager, owner, or speaker of the household. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In all cases of filing a civil claim against another person or entity, there is a legal time limit to do so, which is regulated by state law. These time limits differ from state to state and from case to case, but all statute of limitations begin on the day of the incident. Once the statute of limitations have expired, the opportunity of pursuing a claim does as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to wrongful death statutes of limitations, Indiana Code \u00a7 34-23-1-1 goes on to say, \u201c(\u2026) the personal representative of the decedent within two (2) years, and the damages shall be in such an amount as may be determined by the court or jury, including, but not limited to, reasonable medical, hospital, funeral and burial expenses, and lost earnings of such deceased person resulting from said wrongful act or omission.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, claims against governmental entities have prerequisites that must be met and a much shorter deadline so obtaining a personal injury attorney quickly is vital, especially considering that a complete investigation should be done immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of the statute of limitations and other contributing factors, it is important to act fast following a wrongful death in the family. To get started, schedule a free initial consultation with one of our experienced Indiana personal injury lawyers who focuse on wrongful death claims. There is no fee for this consultation, nor will you have to pay any upfront lawyer fees. You only pay your lawyer if they recover a settlement for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The following compensation is recoverable if your wrongful death claim is successful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2714 Funeral Arrangement Expenses Talk to an Indianapolis wrongful death lawyer<\/a> for help with your claim, today. Contact the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> to learn the best course of legal action after your devastating loss. We represent injured persons throughout the State of Indiana regardless of how the injury occurred, so long as the person was injured as a result of the negligence or \u201cfailure to use reasonable care\u201d of another person or entity. We also offer free initial consultations and never collect lawyer fees unless we win a settlement or verdict. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The loss of a loved one is a very difficult time in any person\u2019s life. But when a loved one\u2019s passing is unjust, the severity of grief and suffering can be vastly deeper, and therefore, even more difficult to cope … Continue reading Statute of Limitations<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Wrongful Death Claims<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\u2714 Burial Arrangement Expenses
\u2714 Hospital and Medical Bills
\u2714 Lost Wages
\u2714 Lost Benefits
\u2714 And More <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to Get Started<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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