Bringing a Successful Claim for a Wrongful Death

If you recently lost a loved one because of the negligence of another — a driver, a doctor, a negligent property owner, a company — you may feel uncertainty about the future.

• How could this have happened?
• What will happen to your family now?
• How will you pay your bills? Raise your children alone? Move forward with your life?

When you have so many questions, we can give you peace of mind with the answers.

At the law office of Jacobs Law LLC, we help family members obtain financial compensation. We genuinely care about you and about meeting your needs. To learn more about how our experienced wrongful death attorneys can help you and your family deal with the legal issues that follow a tragic fatality, contact our office in Indianapolis or Muncie to schedule a free case evaluation.

Steps in Bringing a Wrongful Death Claim

Speak with a lawyer before you accept any offer: While the insurance company may act friendly and caring toward you, their ultimate goal is to minimize any payment to you. They will look for reasons to deny claims or to pay only a portion of what a claim is actually worth.

The emotional state most people find themselves in after a wrongful death accident does not leave them in the best position to aggressively protect their own interests. Sometimes they say or do things that hurt their claim, or they accept far less than their case is worth. Before you talk to an insurance company, talk to a lawyer whose only job is to protect you.

We will investigate and gather evidence: As your attorney, one of our most important jobs is to gather the facts to establish your case. We will investigate the accident that led to the wrongful death of your loved one, establishing who was at fault (there may have been a number of responsible parties).

We also work with financial experts to determine the effect the loss of your family member will have on you financially. Only by understanding the full scope of your loss can we help you obtain the full compensation you deserve. We can help you understand what your case is worth.

We will negotiate with the insurance company: With this information in hand, we work to negotiate a fair wrongful death settlement with the insurance company. We keep you informed of any insurance settlement offers and advise you whether we think the offer is fair or whether a lawsuit is likely to achieve a better result. The choice is always yours, but we ensure you have the information you need to make the decision.

We will bring your wrongful death lawsuit to court: If a lawsuit is the only way to get you the money you need, we are effective advocates for you in the courtroom.

Think you can't afford a lawyer? Think Again

We understand the financial challenges you are facing after the death of a loved one. In all personal injury and wrongful death cases, we cover the expense for you. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay no attorney fees unless and until we recover money for you.

When you have questions, we have answers. Contact our Indianapolis or Muncie law office to schedule a free initial consultation, or call us toll free at 866.675.4217. We represent people throughout Indiana.