Wrongful death lawsuits can help certain people to obtain financial compensation and emotional closure after a tragedy. By taking legal action against an individual or business that caused an untimely death, survivors can feel a sense of vindication and can reduce the...
The unexpected death of a loved one can result in many consequences. Grief can be particularly difficult to handle when a passing was sudden. People may have left things unsaid or may have parted ways unfavorably the last time they saw each other. Additionally,...
People grieving the death of a loved one often struggle with daily life. Their emotions may overwhelm them, making just taking care of themselves and showing up to work a challenge. The idea of planning for the long-term future may seem all but impossible. That's...
Losing a family member is a tragedy and also a life-altering trauma. People who survive spouses, parents or children feel intense grief and may also need to deal with a variety of challenging personal issues. They have to arrange for a funeral, make up for lost income...
Those trying to adjust to life after a tragic incident, like a drunk driving crash, face numerous challenges. The psychological trauma of the unexpected death of a loved one, for example, can affect someone's day-to-day life and their other relationships. Grief can...
Those harmed by the misconduct of other people can sometimes take their situation to court. Personal injury lawsuits allow those hurt by the negligence or illegal behavior of others to hold them accountable and seek financial compensation. Occasionally, the person...
Any death can feel wrongful to those who suddenly lose a loved one. However, according to the law, only a small fraction of premature fatalities actually constitute wrongful deaths. The situation has to involve clear fault on the part of an outside party. When a...
The sudden and untimely death of a loved one is a horrific burden that no person should endure. What makes it even more difficult than a natural death is that we were not able to prepare for it. We still expected to be with our loved one for many years. We not only...
A wrongful death lawsuit is a legal action initiated to recover damages inspired by the loss of a loved one caused by their untimely, preventable death. To pursue a wrongful death lawsuit in Indiana, it is generally necessary to have proof of either actions or...
When someone’s actions or inactions cause another person to pass away, a court case certainly may result. This doesn’t mean that that person in question acted intentionally. This is not a criminal case, and so the standard of proof isn’t the same. It is much lower....