Kokomo Wrongful Death Lawyer
Most of our clients make heroic recoveries from devastating injuries. But some people never recover. Instead, they succumb following an accident, leaving behind spouses, children, and parents to grieve.
Fortunately, Indiana allows family members to bring a wrongful death claim when someone else’s conduct causes a loved one’s death. This is a complicated area of law, but our Kokomo wrongful death lawyers can help you bring a claim the right way.
Defining Wrongful Death
Not all deaths are “wrongful” under the law. Instead, Indiana Code 34-23-1 identifies wrongful deaths as those caused by the “omission” or “wrongful act” of another person or entity. There are some common fact patterns we see over and over:- A person dies in a car accident caused by a negligent or reckless driver
- A person perishes after falling and striking their head on something
- A negligent, reckless, or impaired truck driver slams into a victim, causing death
- A defective product causes a fatal injury
Obtaining Compensation
The purpose of a wrongful death lawsuit is to obtain money damages to “make up” for your loved one’s death. Of course, no amount of money can ever replace a loved one. Nevertheless, a court cannot bring your spouse or child back to life. Instead, all they can do is award money in the form of damages for certain losses, such as:- Medical care to treat your loved one before death
- Funeral/burial expenses
- Wages and benefits your loved one would have earned had he or she lived
- The costs of bringing a wrongful death claim