Putting Families First After A Wrongful Death

Last updated on July 8, 2025

As an individual- and family-focused law firm, our team understands that there are few experiences in life as emotionally challenging, devastating, and life-disrupting as the death of a family member. Grief is a complicated process associated with a wide variety of intense emotions. It can be made more stressful when you have piles of bills to pay that you cannot afford and loss of income that you cannot replace and should not have to bear.

Whether you have lost someone as a result of a health care provider’s failure to comply with reasonable standards of medical care or as a result of a negligently caused motor vehicle collision, you can count on our Carmel, Indiana, wrongful death attorneys to accept the responsibility to handle your wrongful death lawsuit and to handle the maze of litigation while you focus on grieving with your family and orienting yourself to the substantial changes that will occur in your and your family members journey through life. Our law firm is devoted to helping families who have lost a loved one and is willing to invest our time and money in your case.

Our attorney, Lance Cline, is a member of the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates which is comprised of some of the most accomplished plaintiff lawyers in the United States. If your loved one’s death was caused by the wrongful conduct of a person or business entity, then our team has the knowledge, experience, financial resources, courage and desire to obtain the compensation that you deserve for your unfathomable loss.

Types Of Civil Wrongs That Can Result In The Wrongful Death Of Individuals

Wrongful death claims can arise as a result of a variety of negligent actions by persons, corporations and government entities.

Common types of events that result in the wrongful death of a person include:

• Medical malpractice: Acts of medical malpractice are a leading cause of wrongful death in the United States. Wrongful death claims can arise from medical malpractice when health care providers fail to comply with reasonable standards of medical care and contribute to cause the death of a person.
• Car accidents: Another leading cause of wrongful death in the United States is car accidents. Speeding cars and distracted, drunk, or tired drivers can and do cause catastrophic injuries and deaths in an unacceptable number.
• Truck accidents: The operators of commercial trucks and tractor-trailers can cause major motor vehicle collisions as a result of speeding, sleep deprivation, inattention or distraction, or negligent maintenance of their rigs. Such collisions can and do cause wrongful deaths to innocent victims.
• Deaths caused by the condition of property: The negligent failure of a landowner (individual or business) to safely maintain real estate in a safe and reasonable manner can lead to wrongful death-causing accidents, because invitees on the property are unaware of dangerous, hidden defects on the property.
• Deaths caused by product defects: The manufacturers of medications, medical devices, motor vehicles, power equipment, and other consumer and industrial products can act negligently in the design, manufacture or marketing of their products, which can cause wrongful death to users of their products or members of the general public exposed to their defective products.

Who Can File A Wrongful Death Claim In Indiana?

In Indiana, if the deceased person is an adult, the personal representative for the decedent’s estate is the appropriate person to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The personal representative is usually the spouse, adult child, sibling or parent of the decedent. If the deceased is a child, then the surviving parents are the proper parties to file a wrongful death lawsuit for the loss of their child.

What Damages Can Be Recovered In A Wrongful Death Claim?

Depending upon the circumstances in a decedent’s life at the time of his or her death, surviving family members may be able to collect damages that include the medical expenses associated with the last illness and death, lost income of the decedent, burial and funeral expenses, and the loss of the decedent’s love, affection and companionship over the life expectancy of the decedent but for his or her death. The damages may also include recovery for witnessing the death of a loved one.

Indiana’s Time Deadline (Statute Of Limitations) For A Wrongful Death Claim

Like every state, Indiana has a time deadline for filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Determining when that time deadline is requires legal training and expertise. In many situations, the time deadline is two years from the date of the negligent act that led to an individual’s death. That may be a different date than two years from the date of death. There are certain instances when the statute of limitations may be different.

You should consult with a wrongful death attorney regarding when the time deadline is for filing your wrongful death claim. Our team is well-versed in the claims process for handling a wrongful death claim in Indiana and in any other state.

Why Choose The Cline Law Firm For Your Wrongful Death Case?

Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligent or intentional action is a devastating experience. At The Cline Law Firm, our Indiana wrongful death attorneys understand the immense grief and emotional devastation that families experience during this difficult time. We are committed to providing compassionate support and legal guidance to help you navigate the legal process and obtain justice for you and your deceased loved one.

When you choose our firm to handle your wrongful death case, we will provide you with the following:

• Personalized attention: We believe in treating each client with care and respect and in a manner in which we would want to be treated if we were a client. We will take the time to listen to your story, understand your unique needs and devise an appropriate legal strategy for your particular needs.
• Experienced representation: Our attorneys have extensive experience in handling wrongful death cases and have a deep understanding of the laws and regulations that govern those claims. We will use our knowledge and skills to build a strong case for you.
• Thorough investigation: We will conduct a comprehensive investigation to gather all of the necessary evidence to support your claim. This may include reviewing accident reports and medical records, interviewing witnesses, consulting with physicians and other expert witnesses, and more.
• Aggressive advocacy: We will fight tirelessly to hold the responsible parties accountable for their negligent or intentional actions. Our goal is to secure maximum compensation for your losses.
• Clear communications: We understand that the legal process is complex and can be overwhelming. We will keep you informed every step of the way, explain the legal process and answer any questions you may have.

Let’s Speak Today About Your Family’s Loss

If you have experienced the death of a loved one, please call us at 317-505-1760 or contact us online. We are here to provide you with the compassionate support and skilled legal representation that you need and deserve during this challenging time. We represent people throughout Indiana.