“And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” By Dylan Thomas

Poets muse upon the inevitability and untimeliness of death. While death shall come to us all, too frequently the death of a spouse, a child or a loved one is occasioned as direct and proximate result of the careless and wrongful acts and omissions of another. We can help.

There can be no more traumatic event than the unexpected loss of life of a loved one. The financial and emotional wounds of wrongful death make this kind of trial preparation and execution the most important and challenging for counsel on both sides of the case. For lawsuits of this magnitude you need valued trial expertise and trusted legal advice.

Whether in the form of a motor vehicle collision, work related trauma, catastrophic injuries that result in death, or medical malpractice, we have traveled the legal terrain before in the evaluation, preparation and presentation of wrongful death cases before juries.

While at common law, wrongful death was not recognized, all states now have enacted statutes pertaining to the manner and method by which a wrongful death action must be pursued. Indiana is no exception in this regard.

Who is the proper party to bring an action for wrongful death of an adult with dependents? Within what period of time must an estate be opened for a wrongful death action to be viable? What if the decedent dies of causes unrelated to a traumatic incident after having been seriously injured? We have been involved in the representation and trial of wrongful death cases involving just these questions and we can provide able assistance to you and your client in this regard.

What wrongful death damages are recoverable for the loss of a spouse? What if the decedent was employed at the time of his death, can there be recovery for loss of his earnings for the remainder of his lost life expectancy? What about the loss of love, care, guidance and training to the decedent’s surviving dependent children, is that recoverable in a wrongful death case? Who determines the totality of the damages awarded? Put our firm’s experience to work for you to obtain answers to these questions and maximize the benefits recoverable for your future.

What damages are recoverable for the loss of a dependent minor child? Who is the proper party to bring an action for the loss of a dependent minor child? May the dependent next of kin bring an action for wrongful death? Is a dependent, illegitimate minor child entitled to damages for the wrongful death of a biological parent? If so, who may bring the action on the child’s behalf?

The most important decision of your life may be the lawyer you choose to represent you or the estate of a loved one. Choose an experienced trial lawyer who understands the law of wrongful death and will evaluate, investigate, prepare and present the case to maximize recovery. Valued trial expertise. Trusted legal advice.

You need a lawyer with Valued Trial Experience and Trusted Legal Advice.