Your family can turn to a Huntington wrongful death lawyer from Vaughan & Vaughan for compassionate help and legal guidance after a fatal accident. Our team draws on over 110 years of experience to assist with these challenging claims.
We can find the party responsible for the loss of your loved one and help you hold them accountable. You can rely on a Huntington personal injury lawyer to help with a lawsuit or insurance negotiations.
Find out if you can file a wrongful death claim by calling or completing our online contact form.
Can You File a Wrongful Death Claim in Huntington?
Indiana only allows specific individuals to file a claim after a death from a wrongful act or omission. First of all, you can only file this kind of claim if you lose someone due to another person’s negligence, an intentional act, or medical malpractice.
Next, Indiana generally requires a personal representative (or executor) for the deceased to file this kind of claim. The court may select this individual, or your loved one may have chosen them before their accident.
However, Indiana gives an exception if you lose a child. In many cases, parents can file a wrongful death claim if their child was unmarried and under 20 or:
- Unmarried AND
- Under 23 AND
- Without dependents AND
- Attending an educational program
Your Huntington wrongful death lawyer can assess your situation and determine if your family qualifies to file one of these claims.
Who Receives Damages After a Fatal Accident?
Generally, an individual’s family and dependents receive damages to cover their losses after a deadly accident. Family members may include parents, children, or a spouse. Anyone who relied on the deceased for monetary support may qualify as a dependent.
Your Case Will Get
The Attention It Deserves
Why Hire Our Team After a Fatal Accident?
The legal professionals at Vaughan & Vaughan can assist with all your legal needs after the loss of a loved one. We always give the needs of our clients the highest priority in our work, focusing on the specifics of your claim and answering all your questions quickly.
We draw on more than a century of experience navigating the legal system in Indiana when we take on wrongful death cases. Throughout our time serving the community, we’ve earned a record of success.
In fact, we recently brought a family $2.5 million after a deadly car crash. You can see more examples of the kinds of claims we handle through our case results.
We Handle Different Kinds of Wrongful Death Cases
We have the experience to handle many different types of fatal accidents, especially those involving motor vehicle collisions. For example, you can contact our Huntington law firm for assistance after a deadly:
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Car accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Rideshare accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Construction accidents
You can contact us 24/7 to see how we can assist with your specific legal needs.
We Don’t Take Payment Before You Get Compensation
Our team takes on wrongful death claims using a contingency fee pricing system. Therefore, we’ll only accept payment for our legal fees after we bring your family the damages you need to handle the financial burdens caused by a deadly accident.
There is no fee
unless you win
A Wrongful Death Lawyer in Huntington May Bring You These Damages
We understand all the financial pressures you can face after the loss of a loved one. Indiana’s legal system allows you to file a claim for different types of compensation based on your loved one’s age, marital status, and whether or not they had dependents.
We’ll assess your situation and help you understand the damages you could qualify to receive. Depending on your situation, your family may get funds to cover a loved one’s medical bills along with funeral and burial expenses.
You may also receive damages for the loss of:
- Companionship, love, affection, and love
- Care, training, and guidance
- Services
- Future earnings
Finally, in some cases, the legal system allows you to secure the money you need for counseling services after the loss of a loved one.
We’re ready to provide more information about your legal situation when you reach out for a risk-free initial consultation.
How Will Your Lawyer Help After a Fatal Accident?
Your lawyer will guide you through the legal system and provide you with straightforward answers to all of your questions, all while offering you the compassionate support you need after the loss of a loved one.
An attorney can investigate what happened during the crash to find the liable party. We believe in pursuing a claim against the individual who caused the deadly accident to help your family secure a sense of closure.
Depending on your family’s circumstances, an attorney may:
Negotiate an Insurance Settlement
We know how to deal with the insurance company that represents the at-fault party after a fatal accident. Our team uses the evidence we collect to negotiate from a position of strength, pushing back on any unfair deals the insurance company tries to offer you.
File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Sometimes, insurance companies refuse to treat our clients fairly. In this situation, we have the resources and training to take your wrongful death claim through the court system. You can discuss all your available options today.
You Have a Limited Time to File a Wrongful Death Claim
Indiana has a two-year statute of limitations for most wrongful death claims. Families who wait too long to begin the legal process will lose their chance to secure damages for their financial losses.
We’re standing by to begin the legal process quickly, and we’ll use our experience and training to expedite your claim.
Talk to Us After the Loss of a Loved One in Huntington
You can turn to a Huntington wrongful death lawyer from Vaughan & Vaughan for compassionate help after a fatal accident. We’re ready to support your family and help you navigate this challenging time.
You can fill out our online contact form or call to begin the legal process.
