If you have a lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, Hensley Legal Group can help.
Evansville Wrongful Death Lawyer
Do You Have a Wrongful Death Case?
A death is wrongful if it was caused by a wrongful act or “omission of another.” Wrongful death claims often look like personal injury claims and may involve the same type of incidents, like slip and falls, abuse and neglect at nursing homes, or car accidents. Except in a wrongful death claim, the victim of negligence has tragically passed away.
According to Indiana law, if a person dies as a result of a personal injury accident, the spouse, children, parents, or the estate of the deceased may file a wrongful death claim in the name of their loved one. In general, a wrongful death lawsuit assumes that:
- The victim passed away due to the negligence of another
- The victim left loved ones behind
- Their loved ones suffered emotional and monetary losses due to the victim’s passing
What Damages Can You Recover in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
At Hensley Legal Group, we understand that reducing the loss of a loved one to a dollar amount is impossible, not to mention insulting. The last thing you should have to worry about is how to afford funeral costs. Yet, a wrongful death case can help you recover financially after losing a loved one.
In Indiana, the amount of damages you can recover from a wrongful death suit depends on your relationship with the deceased. the representative of the deceased victim can recover:
- Funeral and burial expense
- Medical expenses
- Depending on your relationship with the deceased, you may also receive:
- Costs of counseling for parents or minor siblings
- Loss of love and companionship (capped at $300,000 in some cases)
- Loss of future earnings
Again, Indiana has very strict laws about what damages the deceased person’s representative or estate can receive from a wrongful death lawsuit. No two cases are exactly the same. Our experienced Evansville personal injury attorneys can tell you how Indiana’s wrongful death statutes apply to your case, and will be honest about what you can expect in terms of compensation.
Contact a Caring Evansville Wrongful Death Attorney Today
Our law firm understands that a person serving as a personal representative for a loved one is under a lot of stress. While you are waiting on a settlement, medical bills, funeral and burial costs, and other expenses might begin to accumulate. Hensley Legal Group has arranged a contingency system to avoid adding out-of-pocket legal fees to your load.
When we negotiate a settlement, we ensure your lawyer and Indiana court fees are part of the package. If you don’t win compensation, you don’t owe us anything. Hoosiers of all backgrounds benefit from the strength and experience of Hensley Legal Group.
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