If you recently lost your loved one because of another person or entity’s negligence, you can file a lawsuit for financial compensation. Although it cannot bring back your loved one, a successful resolution of your legal claim can give you the money your family needs to build a new future without their support.
Our seasoned wrongful death attorneys can help with filing a Terre Haute wrongful death action. We have the practical skills, legal knowledge, and experience necessary to fight for the results your family needs and deserves.
A wrongful death is one that was preventable and should not have occurred. A death becomes wrongful and potentially legally actionable if someone dies because of another person or entity’s actions. In Terre Haute, an estate can file a wrongful death suit if the deceased could have filed a personal injury lawsuit on the same grounds, had they not died from their injuries. Since the deceased is no longer able to pursue a claim for justice against the offender, a wrongful death claim allows the estate’s representative to file a lawsuit on behalf of the decedent’s surviving family members.
If the lawsuit is successful, the person or entity who caused your loved one’s death has to pay the estate compensation. The estate’s representative pays the recovered compensation to the decedent’s heirs, which can include their surviving spouse, children, parents, and other dependents.
Anytime an untimely death occurs at the hands of someone else, the decedent’s estate can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Terre Haute. Most commonly, wrongful death claims involve preventable deaths occurring as a result of:
Our skilled lawyers understand how to build compelling claims for compensation. We can review the evidence surrounding your loved one’s death to determine what went wrong and who is potentially at fault to develop a strong case on your family’s behalf.
An estate can pursue a wrongful death lawsuit even if the person responsible for the death is currently facing criminal charges for it, since the claim is a separate cause of action. An estate can also bring a wrongful death claim, even if a jury in the criminal case found the person to be not guilty. The burden of proof is less stringent in a civil action. To prevail in your wrongful death suit, you only need to establish that it is more likely than not that the defendant’s actions caused your loved one’s death.
Our knowledgeable attorneys in Terre Haute can review the relevant wrongful death statutes with you and your family so you fully understand the laws and help your loved one’s estate file a wrongful death suit.
After losing your loved one suddenly, you deserve to understand what happened and pursue justice. Our attorneys at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin can investigate the details and specific circumstances that led to your loved one’s death.
We have extensive experience filing Terre Haute wrongful death actions, and we know how to help. Contact us today for an appointment.
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The financial burden that often comes with a serious injury can be too much for many people to bear. Unexpected medical debt, damaged personal property, and the sudden loss of income can impact the budgets of most families. The good news is that a successful injury claim could help reduce that financial strain after a serious accident. Get in touch with a Terre Haute personal injury lawyer with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin to learn more.
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