Valparaiso Wrongful Death Lawyers
When you lose a loved one suddenly due to an accident, malpractice, or defective drug or product, it adds another layer of grief. You may not know exactly what to do, what costs to expect, and what your rights are as a surviving relative. The Valparaiso wrongful death lawyers at Lerner and Rowe can provide guidance after an accident, answering all of your questions and strategizing a plan to pursue compensation from the liable party.
At this time, you don’t want to think about the complexities of a wrongful death claim. After all, it can be a complicated process, and without years of legal experience, you may not know the best steps to take to ensure you receive the amount truly owed to you. These funds are important, as they can help your family return to a similar quality of life financially, following the loss of a loved one.
That is why as soon as you are ready and able, you should call our Valparaiso injury lawyers at 219-999-0122. You can also just fill out this FREE online form or use LiveChat to connect. When you do, one of our professional representatives will schedule a completely free case evaluation and consultation with you in order to learn if you and your family have a valid claim.
Why Work with Valparaiso Wrongful Death Lawyers?
Working with a wrongful death attorney after an accident provides many benefits to surviving family members.
- First, we handle all of the legal matters pertaining to your case, including a thorough investigation, calculating a fair amount of compensation, and negotiating with insurance companies.
- Second, we will provide a valuable safeguard between you and the involved insurance companies so that you won’t have to field harassing calls while attempting to go through the grieving process.
- Third, we bring years of legal experience and knowledge of Indiana law to your case, bettering your chances of success.
For instance, we will immediately be able to give you guidance on whether or not your case is valid simply based on the rules outlined in our state. You may be able to file for compensation after a loved one’s passing if you are an appointed representative noted in a will, an adult child of the deceased, their legal guardian or parent, or surviving spouse.
Claims Our Valparaiso, Indiana Wrongful Death Attorneys Can Represent
As Valparaiso wrongful death attorneys, we have helped families who have lost loved ones via the following circumstances:
- Dangerous drug injuries and diagnoses
- Bike accidents
- Boat accidents
- Bus accidents
- Premises liability accidents
- Elder abuse injuries
- Defective product injuries
- Rideshare and taxi accidents
- Dog bites / attacks
- Car accidents
- Slip and falls
- Medical malpractice injuries
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
No matter which of the above accidents caused your loved one’s death, hiring us on your case will immediately hand off the emotional burden of a complicated case. This allows you to spend more time supporting your loved ones and planning for the future.
Causes of Wrongful Death in Indiana
Any of the above listed accidents can cause a wrongful death. But ultimately, the overarching cause is either negligence or recklessness. As attorneys, we look for evidence of these to determine causation of the wrongful death.
Is There a Deadline to File a Claim for Wrongful Death Compensation for Survivors?
There is a deadline to file a wrongful death claim for wrongful death as a survivor. Dictated by the Indiana statute of limitations, you will have a brief amount of time to file from the date your loved one’s accident took place.
You don’t want to risk missing this deadline, as you may not be able to receive any compensation if you do. Compensation can cover:
- Burial costs,
- Funeral costs,
- Loss of future income,
- Medical expenses, and
- Loss of benefits.
Your case may also include compensation for non-economic damages like a loss of love, compassion, companionship, consortium, and/or enjoyment. Figuring out a fair amount for these damages is difficult, because assuredly, these losses are priceless. Lean on an attorney to help determine a fair amount of money and negotiate for it on your behalf.
Choose Lerner and Rowe’s Valparaiso Wrongful Death Claim Lawyers
Our Valparaiso wrongful death attorneys have years of experience providing thorough, compassionate, and respectful legal assistance to surviving members of a victim’s family. We commit to providing excellent communications, and we are available to take your call 24/7.
We have a proven track record of success and have recovered significant settlements for clients across the state. And, there is no fee at all until we win your case. So, call Lerner and Rowe as soon as you’re able to start the wrongful death claims process.
Contact Our Valparaiso Wrongful Death Lawyers
It’s easy to set up your first case evaluation and consultation with a Valparaiso wrongful death attorney. Just fill out this FREE online form, use LiveChat, or call 219-999-0122. Our attorneys are standing by, ready to schedule.
Don’t add the emotional burden of a complex wrongful death claim to your plate. Instead, hand off all aspects of your claim to a knowledgeable attorney at Lerner and Rowe. To access our legal assistance, reach out today.