If you have lost a loved one due to someone’s negligent actions, contact Gerling Law in Louisville, Evansville, and Indianapolis. Our wrongful death lawyers will review your case during a free, no obligation consultation.






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Evansville, Indiana 47708
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Evansville, Indianapolis, and Louisville Wrongful Death Lawyers at Gerling Law

Experiencing the death of a loved one can be traumatic and difficult. But when the death is caused by the careless or reckless actions of another, the experience can be even more painful. A wrongful death lawsuit is meant to provide relief (monetary compensation) for the emotional anguish and economic hardship experienced by the victim’s loved ones. At Gerling Law located in Evansville, Louisville, and Indianapolis, our wrongful death lawyers can help you through this difficult time and ensure that you receive the full amount of compensation you deserve.

Wrongful Death Cases

Wrongful death cases are different from other types of personal injury cases because the suit is brought by the estate of the deceased. At Gerling Law, we serve families from Evansville, Louisville, Indianapolis, and surrounding areas who have suffered the wrongful death of a loved one. Our lawyers are highly experienced in handling cases that involve wrongful death resulting from the following types of incidents:

Statute of Limitations in a Wrongful Death Case

Generally, the statute of limitations for initiating a wrongful death lawsuit is one to two years following the family member’s death. If you have experienced the wrongful death of a loved one due to the negligent actions of another, it is important to contact our Louisville, Evansville, and Indianapolis wrongful death lawyers as soon as possible. We will review your case and make sure you receive the full compensation you deserve for your suffering.

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Wrongful Death Compensation

Family members are awarded compensation for the pain and suffering, mental anguish, and economic loss that they experience in the wrongful death of a loved one. Damages may be awarded in wrongful death cases for the following conditions, however, they vary widely by state.

  • Direct expenses such as medical bills and funeral costs
  • Loss of benefits, including pension, retirement and medical insurance that the victim would have received
  • Loss of future earnings
  • Loss of inheritance
  • Loss of companionship, support, and love

The age, health, past earnings, and personal expenses of the victim are typically taken into consideration when determining the amount of compensation awarded in a wrongful death case.

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How Our Wrongful Death Lawyers Can Help

At Gerling Law, our wrongful death lawyers can help you get the compensation you need to move on with your life. We understand the financial and emotional devastation experienced by the families of wrongful death victims. We are also knowledgeable about the complexities of Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois wrongful death laws and can help you complete paperwork and gather evidence needed to build a convincing case. Most importantly, we'll help you through every step of the legal process and take care of the details of your case so that you can make it through this difficult and painful time.

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Contact Our Wrongful Death Lawyers in Evansville, Indianapolis, and Louisville

If you have lost a loved one due to someone’s careless or reckless actions and you live in or around the Evansville, Louisville, or Indianapolis area, our wrongful death lawyers can help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact Gerling Law today for a free, no obligation consultation to discuss your case.

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