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There is a statute of limitation on wrongful death suits.
Every state has its own ‘statute of limitation’, which is the maximum allowable time in which to file. After this time a claim may be denied. It is important that you speak with a lawyer as soon as possible to insure your rights.
When a loved one dies unexpectedly at work or at the hospital, family members are always left in shock. Naturally, one of the most difficult things to imagine is whether the person died because of someone else's negligence. But if this was the case in Indiana, you may be able to recover damages in a wrongful death lawsuit. With the help of a wrongful death lawyer from Indiana, your case will be handled quickly and efficiently.
Wrongful Death Facts
Wrongful Death Stats from 1989 thru 1998 per 100,000 population in Indiana
Drowning US (rate)1.7
1.26
Falls US (rate)4.3
3.34
Poisoning US (rate)3.2
1.61
Fire and burn-related US (rate)1.6
1.41
Motor Vehicle, Traffic-Related US (rate)16.4
16.47
Source: National Center injury Provention and Control
Jury awards Indiana woman $1.1 million for injuries in car accident
(3/18/2005)
Patricia Zdonek, age 61, sued Allstate Insurance Company for the injuries she sustained in a head-on automobile crash that fractured her hip and necessitated replacement after the 2001 accident. Zdonek, a realtor, claimed physical pain and suffering,
Indiana wrongful death cases are usually brought on behalf of the deceased by his surviving spouse, child, or parent. There are numerous wrongful death situations that are recognized by each state's statutes.
Types of Indiana wrongful death cases include:
Medical mistakes
Car or airplane accidents
Criminal attacks
Work-related exposure to dangerous conditions or substances
Death during a supervised activity
When your Indiana wrongful death suit goes to court, judges and juries will decide your amount of damages based on pecuniary injury. That means they will look at how much money the family lost in terms of support, services, lost prospect of inheritance, and medical or funeral costs. Damage awards will also include interest from the date the family member died.
In cases where cruelty may have been involved, the courts might also consider punishing the person responsible for the Indiana wrongful death. Usually, the laws regarding these punitive damages vary from state to state. Your Indiana wrongful death lawyer will be able to tell you whether punitive damages will be considered.
Settlement in Wrongful Death Suit
Audio, RM, 8 Kbps, 3:25, 11/18/1999
From member station WBFO in Buffalo, New York, Mark Scott reports on the settlement of a wrongful death suit. The family of an African-American woman killed in a traffic accident had sought $150 million. The defendants, admitting no liability in the death, settled yesterday for a little more than $2.5 million. Source: National Public Radio
Indiana External Sites
Indiana Code TITLE 34, Article 23 Table of Contents
The Indiana Code is in the process of being updated to reflect changes made by legislation ... WRONGFUL DEATH OR INJURY OF A CHILD · Download Indiana Code 34-23-2
Information Maintained by the Office of Code Revision Indiana Legislative Services Agency ... Wrongful Death or Injury of a Child. IC 34-23-2-1 ...
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Definition:
A principle of tort law which looks at the negligence of the victim and which may lead to either a reduction of the award against the defendant, proportionate to the contribution of the victim's negligence, or which may even prevent an award altogether if the victim's negligence, when compared with the defendant, is equal to or greater in terms or contributing to the situation which caused the injury or damage.
Damages
Definition:
Monetary compensation or indemnity for wrong or injury caused by the Violation of a legal right. 1. Compensatory damages - Reimbursement for actual loss or injury. 2. Exemplary damages - Monetary award by way of punishment for injury caused by aggravated circumstances or malice, in addition to compensation for the injury. 3. Punitive damages - Monetary compensation awarded in excess of ordinary damages, as punishment for a gross wrong.
Costs
Definition:
The statutory sum awarded to the successful party when a judgment is entered.
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