Losing a loved one is an incredibly challenging experience. When that loss is due to someone else's negligence or wrongful actions, the pain can be even more profound. Individuals who have lost a family member due to wrongful death may have the right to pursue a legal...
Wrongful Death
4 ways to prove fault in a wrongful death claim
Losing a loved one is an incredibly painful experience, made even more difficult when their death is the result of someone else's negligence or wrongful actions. In such cases, you may have the option to file a wrongful death claim to seek justice and compensation for...
When defective products lead to wrongful death
In a fast-paced world, people tend to automatically trust the products they use daily. Unfortunately, seemingly harmless products, from household cleaners to children's toys, can actually be dangerous. If an item is not manufactured with the highest safety standards,...
What is wrongful death?
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...
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...