Wrongful death cases are complex and often involve professionals, corporations, or insurance carriers with significant resources of their own. Building a strong case starts with a consultation, followed by identifying and notifying the responsible party, gathering evidence to establish liability, and determining the damages your family may be entitled to under Indiana law. Montross Miller’s Indianapolis wrongful death attorneys have handled these cases for more than 45 years.
WHY OTHER ATTORNEYS REFER CASES TO US
With a board-certified physician on our legal team, it’s no surprise that attorneys throughout Indiana have referred cases to us involving serious injury or wrongful death that require deep medical knowledge and proven litigation experience to win. When we evaluate a case, review medical records, identify standard-of-care violations, or prepare for trial, a licensed medical doctor is part of that process. The combination of medical and legal expertise gives us a capability that many injury firms cannot replicate. If you have been told your case is too difficult or too complex, we encourage you to contact us.
COMMON WRONGFUL DEATH CASES WE HANDLE
Wrongful death lawsuits are complex matters that often don’t fit into a neat category. The cases we handle most often arise from medical malpractice, vehicle and semi-truck collisions, motorcycle accidents, vehicle-pedestrian collisions, workplace accidents, premises liability, and defective products. We represent clients across all 92 Indiana counties, from Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and South Bend to Evansville, Terre Haute, and every rural community in between.
ABOUT WRONGFUL DEATH
Who Can File a wrongful death lawsuit in indiana?
In most cases, the personal representative of the deceased’s estate must file the claim on behalf of the family members entitled to recover. A different rule applies when the person who died was a child. In these cases, Indiana’s Child Wrongful Death Statute generally allows a parent to file directly.
Who Gets the Money in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
It depends on which of Indiana’s three wrongful death statutes applies to your family, which comes down to the age, marital status, and dependents of the person who died.
How long does it take to settle a wrongful death claim?
Timelines vary based on the complexity of the case. Cases resolved through negotiation typically move faster than those that go to trial, and medical malpractice cases often take longer because of Indiana’s required Medical Review Panel process.
What's the deadline to file a wrongful death claim in Indiana?
FEATURED WRONGFUL DEATH CASES
$2 Million
Mother of Two Misdiagnosed with Cancer Eventually Deteriorates and Dies
$1.65 Million
Train-Vehicle Collision Results in the Death of Husband & Father
The Bottom Line
Wrongful death lawsuits are complex matters and often do not fit into a neat category. The damages are acute and long-lasting; therefore, Montross Miller sees it as our mission to be selective in the cases we represent so that we may bring our full resources to bear in recovering our client’s loss.
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