{"id":2638,"date":"2020-03-27T16:20:18","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T16:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2638"},"modified":"2020-03-27T16:20:18","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T16:20:18","slug":"facts-about-making-a-wrongful-death-claim-in-indiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/facts-about-making-a-wrongful-death-claim-in-indiana\/","title":{"rendered":"Facts About Making a Wrongful Death Claim in Indiana"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When a person loses their life as a result of someone\nelse\u2019s negligent actions (or inactions), it is regarded as a wrongful death<\/em>\nunder law. The most common types of wrongful death cases here in the United\nStates are car accidents, negligent supervision, elder abuse, and medical\nmalpractice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you suspect that your loved one was a victim of a\nwrongful death, it is important to take legal action right away, starting with\na consultation with a licensed personal injury lawyer who concentrates on\nwrongful death claims. Learn your rights to full and fair compensation, and be\ngranted the financial assistance and stability your family deserves during this\ndifficult time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn what you need to know about\nmaking a wrongful death claim in Indiana, including how to get started and\nwhich law firm to trust with your claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Authority to File a Wrongful Death Claim<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In Indiana, and most other states, only immediate\nfamily members can file wrongful death claims. This includes parents, legal\nguardians, husbands, wives, daughters, and sons. It can also be anyone who was\nlegally dependent on, or a beneficiary of, the deceased. If it is proven that a\nloved one was a victim of a wrongful death, these kinds of parties would be the\nones entitled to filing the claim and receiving monetary compensation through a\nsettlement or trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrongful Death Case Criteria <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not all accidental deaths qualify as a wrongful death\nunder the eyes of the law. In order for a wrongful death claim to move forward,\ncertain facts must be true and proven. Some basic elements that should be in\nplace for all wrongful death claims are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u27a4 A person died.
\u27a4 A person died as a result of another\u2019s negligence or intent.
\u27a4 The deceased has immediate family or other dependents who will suffer financially as a result of their loss.
\u27a4 A private estate representative should be appointed by the family and can be a family member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compensation for Wrongful Death Victims<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courts use certain criteria to determine the total\ndamages a family will be awarded in a wrongful death claim. Such factors\ntypically include the amount of money earned by the deceased, the loss of\ncompanionship experienced by the family members (namely spouses and parents of\nyoung children), the degree of dependency the surviving family members or\nothers had on the deceased, incurred expenses paid by the surviving family\nmembers as a result of the wrongful death, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top-Rated Wrongful Death Lawyers in Central Indiana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Contact the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> if you have recently lost a loved one in a wrongful death accident in Indiana<\/a>. Our personal injury attorneys offer free initial consultations to sit down and assess your case. If we feel that you are entitled to compensation for the wrongful death of your loved one, we begin working on your case immediately, without charging a dime. If we do not prevail for you, you will not owe our law firm any payment. We are the strong voice and immediate action you need for your wrongful death lawsuit or claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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