Coping with the unexpected passing of a family member is one of life’s most devastating experiences. As you navigate the grief, having to consider legal action and financial matters can feel utterly overwhelming.
Yet, in many cases of wrongful death caused by negligence or misconduct, pursuing a claim is the only path to achieving some semblance of justice and resolution for your profound loss.
At Vaughan & Vaughan, our Crown Point wrongful death attorneys understand you are enduring pain and turmoil.
Our Crown Point personal injury lawyers have provided caring, compassionate guidance to grieving Indiana families suffering unthinkable tragedies. We fervently believe that while no amount of money can heal your heartache, you and your loved ones deserve fair compensation to help regain your footing and financial security.
Challenges in Wrongful Death Claims Can Put Your Compensation at Risk
Dealing with insurance companies after a wrongful death often presents several common challenges that can put you at risk of receiving less compensation or being denied compensation at all.
Our attorneys can anticipate and combat these challenges so your rights are protected. Some common challenges we see include:
Denial of Liability
Insurance providers will frequently deny or dispute liability altogether, claiming their policyholder was not at fault for the fatal incident. They may argue the deceased was actually the negligent party.
Delaying Tactics
Insurance adjusters may intentionally drag out the claims process through delays, excessive requests for documentation/information, and not responding in a timely manner. This can exhaust grieving families financially and emotionally.
Disputing Damages
Insurers will almost always dispute the amount of damages being sought, arguing that the claimed losses, like future earnings potential, emotional distress, etc., are inaccurate or excessive. Their own calculations vastly undervalue the claim. Our wrongful death lawyers in Crown Point will thoroughly calculate your losses to ensure you don’t settle for an amount that is too low.
Policy Limits
Even when liability is clear, the insurance policy’s limit may be inadequate to fully compensate for medical costs, funeral expenses, lost income, and non-economic damages like pain/suffering and loss of consortium.
Bad Faith Practices
Some insurers may engage in “bad faith” practices, such as unnecessarily delaying payments, misrepresenting policy provisions, or failing to properly investigate the claim in a fair and objective manner.
Having an experienced lawyer on your side is crucial for overcoming these hurdles. Our firm knows the tactics insurers use and how to effectively counter them through aggressive negotiation and litigation if needed.
We protect grieving families from being taken advantage of during this traumatic time.
Your Case Will Get
The Attention It Deserves
How Can a Crown Point Wrongful Death Lawyer Help Maximize My Claim?
An experienced wrongful death attorney in Crown Point can help maximize your claim and potential compensation in several key ways:
Thorough Investigation
Our lawyers will conduct an exhaustive independent investigation into the fatal incident, gathering all available evidence to build the strongest possible case proving liability and negligence by the at-fault party.
Handling all Negotiations
Our attorneys handle all negotiations with the insurance companies and defense lawyers, advocating forcefully to ensure your losses are not minimized or undervalued. We aggressively reject lowball settlement offers.
Proving Full Damages
A skilled lawyer will accurately calculate and pursue every category of damages you are entitled to – from losses like:
- Medical costs
- Loss of income and future earnings
- Loss of companionship
- Emotional distress
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of household services
- Loss of benefits and inheritance
Using Expert Testimony
Depending on the case, your Crown Point wrongful death lawyer may consult with accident reconstruction experts, medical professionals, economists, and other experts who can analyze evidence and testify persuasively about the extent of damages.
Litigating If Necessary
If settlement negotiations fail, your attorney can take the case to trial and litigate aggressively in court to fight for the maximum compensation deserved by presenting all substantiating evidence and legal arguments.
Having a skilled lawyer’s experience, resources, and advocacy from the start goes a long way toward maximizing your recovery and achieving the accountability you deserve after losing a beloved family member.
There is no fee
unless you win
You Can Get Legal Representation With No Upfront Costs
Many families wonder if they can afford to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit or how a wrongful death lawyer is paid. There is naturally confusion in such circumstances about where finances will come from and what to do next.
Our firm understands the financial burden placed on grieving families, and that is why we take our cases with no out-of-pocket costs.
Our firm works on a contingency fee, only receiving pay from a percentage of any compensatory damages recovered through settlement or trial verdict – motivating them to maximize your claim’s value.
Reach Out Today to Learn How We Can Help in a Free Case Evaluation
While we cannot undo your suffering, the Crown Point wrongful death lawyers at Vaughan & Vaughan are here to pursue justice and closure with the utmost sensitivity and tenacity. For more than a century, our family firm has been helping Indiana families through their darkest hours.
We understand this is likely one of the most difficult periods of your life. You’ve already endured enough – please allow our legal team to lift the burden of holding those at fault accountable. You don’t have to walk this road alone.
Reach out for a private consultation to learn how we can help guide your family through this with caring support and aggressive advocacy every step of the way.
