Porter County Wrongful Death Attorneys Focus on Survivors
Indiana Law Firm Serves Victims of Wrongful Death
When someone dies due to the fault of another person or entity, compensation for the family of the deceased can come through a wrongful death lawsuit. Wrongful death claims can arise from a variety of circumstances, including fatal car accidents, medical malpractice, or dangerous or defective products. The damages available typically vary according to state law.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are the financial contributions that the victim would have made to the survivors had he lived, and might include the following:
- Medical and end-of-life expenses
- Loss of the deceased person’s earnings over the course of his expected lifetime
- Loss of the ability to participate in the deceased person’s benefits, such as pension plans and health insurance
- The estimated value of goods and services the deceased would have provided to the survivors
Non-economic Damages
Non-economic damages can be more valuable than economic damages although they are generally more difficult to quantify. They often include:
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish due to the wrongful death
- Loss of care, nurturing, protection, guidance, advice, and training
- Loss of love, society, companionship, and consortium
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are awarded to punish the wrongdoer for conduct considered especially bad or offensive. However, punitive damages are not available in wrongful death lawsuits in all states.
Contact a Porter County, Indiana Wrongful Death Attorney Today
Did your loved one sustain a wrongful death in Porter County, Indiana? Contact the wrongful death attorneys at Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to schedule your free consultation with one of our injury attorneys today. There is never a fee unless you collect.
