Wrongful death is a deeply tragic and emotionally charged legal matter that arises when a person's death occurs as a result of another party's negligence or intentional actions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, unintentional injury deaths...
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Wrongful Death
Does wrongful death law apply to unmarried persons?
When someone acts recklessly, it can cause someone to become seriously hurt and perhaps even die. This is why Indiana law includes wrongful death provisions to help surviving family members pursue damages. However, you may wonder if wrongful death laws apply to...
Pursuing those responsible: Suing for a work injury
Many people rely on the Workers' Compensation system when they receive injuries in the workplace. However, for catastrophic injuries or deaths, the system might not truly address the underlying issues that caused the accident. This is especially true in complex...
Data on speeding and deadly traffic accidents
If you encounter a reckless driver on the road, they could cause a collision that shatters your life. Negligent driving takes different forms, and some drivers break multiple laws behind the wheel. For example, someone could drink alcohol while driving and drive too...
Pedestrian deaths are the highest in 40 years
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reported that pedestrian deaths jumped from 6,711 deaths in 2020 to 7,485 deaths in 2021. This number is a 12% jump and places last year's total the highest in 40 years and a top 10 most lethal years since the federal...
Is there still a wrongful death case if both parties die?
In the event that your loved one dies due to the negligence of another person, you may be able to sue the other person for damages. Sometimes, though, the other person dies in the incident as well, such as in the case of an auto accident. If the other person also...
Help for loved ones from a wrongful death claim
When a loved one has been lost to the negligence of another party, wrongful death legal protections may be able to help their loved ones with some of the damages they are left with. Wrongful death legal protections may be able to help with the financial and emotional...
Construction workers are prone to fatal injuries
Many people in Northwest Indiana work in the construction industry. While this is good for the Porter County economy, it also means that many workers are facing the dangers associated with most construction sites. Workers frequently have to do jobs from heights or in...
How are the families compensated in a wrongful death claim?
One of the unfortunate facts of life in Indiana is that everyone will pass away at some point in time. However, how and when people pass away can vary greatly. The hope is and many people do in fact live a long, full life and pass away at an old age of natural causes....
