A Wrongful Death estate must be opened immediately and an experienced personal injury attorney retained to investigate the potential for bringing a claim against those responsible for the loss. Pursuant to Indiana Code 34-23-1-1, 34-23-1-2 and 34-23-2-1, those left behind are entitled to receive compensation for loss of love and companionship, financial support, medical and funeral bills. The loss of a loved one is a difficult time, but I would caution you not to wait until things “settle down” before retaining an attorney experienced in handling wrongful death claims.
Traffic Violations
Injuries suffered by a motorcyclist are usually horrendous since there is nothing protecting the motorcyclist from injury during the collision. Insurance companies face the prospect of paying a lot of money to the severely injured motorcyclist. Insurance companies usually attempt to show the motorcycle operator was at fault because “he came out of nowhere”, or “was speeding”. It is absolutely crucial to quickly gather evidence such as pictures of the skid marks and damage to the vehicles involved so the timing and sequence of the events leading to the collision can be reconstructed by an accident re-constructionist.
For two and a half decades, with the exception of one year while I acted as a Deputy Prosecutor, I have helped injured persons obtain fair compensation for their injuries from insurance companies. I personally understand the devastation to one’s life that serious personal injury causes. In 1982, I was hospitalized for over 3 months after I was hit on my bicycle by someone operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol.