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Losing a family member because of someone else’s negligence is one of the hardest things a family can go through, and Indiana law provides a path for surviving family members to pursue accountability and financial support through a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death cases cover deaths caused by car accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, workplace incidents, and other negligent or wrongful conduct.
Indiana’s Wrongful Death Act generally requires the claim to be brought by the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate, on behalf of the surviving spouse, children, or dependents, rather than by family members individually. The damages available and the process involved can differ depending on whether the person who died was an adult with dependents, an adult without dependents, or a child, since Indiana has a separate Child Wrongful Death Statute that applies specifically to the death of a minor. Recoverable damages generally include medical and funeral expenses, lost income and benefits the deceased would have provided, and loss of care, love, and companionship, though the exact scope depends on which statute applies to your situation. Because a wrongful death claim brings together grief, financial hardship, and often a complex investigation all at once, families frequently need guidance not just on the legal process but on what to expect at each stage.
At RileyCate, we represent families pursuing wrongful death claims with the same trial preparation we bring to every case, since these claims often require proving both that the defendant was negligent and the full extent of what the family lost. We handle wrongful death claims arising from car and truck accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, and other circumstances, working to hold the responsible party accountable while giving families the space to grieve.
Wrongful death cases carry enormous weight for the families involved, and Russell Cate is recognized as a Super Lawyer with the trial experience these cases demand, backed by appellate work before the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Supreme Court. Will Riley and Russell Cate lead the team that gives our clients real depth in wrongful death litigation. Will Riley’s Super Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and AV Preeminent recognition reflects that same trial-tested approach.
Every matter we take on is personally overseen by Will and Russell, who staff it with the attorneys, associates, and staff it calls for based on its size and complexity, so your family gets steady, informed guidance throughout.
Nobody plans to need a lawyer. When something goes wrong, what you need first is someone who will listen, tell you honestly where you stand, and take the next steps off your plate. That is how every case at RileyCate, LLC begins.
We represent individuals, families, and small businesses across Fishers, Indianapolis, and surrounding counties in personal injury and complex litigation, business and real estate disputes, criminal defense, and appeals.
Will Riley and Russell Cate personally oversee every matter, staffing each case to its size and complexity. Both are recognized as Super Lawyers and have argued before the Indiana Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Will also holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer designation.
We are trial-tested, not just settlement-focused. We have tried hundreds of cases, because insurance companies, opposing businesses, and prosecutors negotiate differently with a firm willing to go the distance.
If you’ve lost a family member because of someone else’s negligence, we’re here to help you understand your options during an incredibly difficult time. We offer a consultation to discuss what happened and explain the path forward. Reach out to RileyCate today to speak with a wrongful death attorney about your family’s situation.
