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Category: Wrongful Death

Indianapolis wrongful death law blog. Here we will provide useful articles of various types of wrongful death case information in Indiana.

February 15, 2023 Historical and Tragic Theme Park Accidents

Amusement and theme park accidents are not uncommon, but there are a few that have stood out over the years as particularly tragic, which are listed below: BATTERSEA PARK London’s Battersea Park was the site of the deadliest roller coaster disaster in history. The park was crowded on May 13, 1972, so the Big Dipper […]

October 28, 2022 Swimmer Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba at Indiana Park

In the case of Daviess-Martin County Joint Parks and Recreation, et al., v. The Estate of Waylon W. Abel, by John Abel, Personal Representative, Waylon Abel was a visitor to West Boggs Park, jointed owned by Daviess and Martin County on July 15, 2022. Abel was exposed to Naegleria fowleri (brain-eating amoeba) while swimming in […]

October 10, 2022 Humid Conditions at Marathon Race Result in Multiple Injuries and One Death

Marathons and Half-Marathons usually consist of very good runners. Typically, athletes that participate in these races are in the best shape of their lives. However, what happens when weather conditions makes it more difficult for participants to compete? In the recent case of a Brooklyn Half-Marathon, one runner died and 15 others were taken to […]

September 9, 2022 Wrongful Death Case Prompts Reversal of Motion for New Trial Under Trial Rule 59(J)

In the case of The Estate of Gary Pfafman v. Lancaster et al., Kole Craig was electrocuted at the Diehm farm and suffered severe injuries. He would later pass away due to the trauma he sustained. His estate proceeded to a jury trial against Gary Pfafman, the electrician, who had performed electrical work in the […]

April 15, 2022 What Duty Does a Security Company Have in Accident or Wrongful Death Incidents?

In the case of Jill, Roeland, Polet, et al. v. ESG Security, Inc., the stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair on August 13, 2011. The plaintiffs had appealed when the trial court granted a motion for summary judgment in favor of ESG Security, Inc. The Indiana State Fair had no written contract with ESG, […]

March 13, 2022 Set-Off or Credit of Settlement with Co-Defendants Did Not Apply to Kroger in a Death

In the case of Shelton v. Kroger Limited Partnership I, in December 2012, Sharon Clearwaters died as a result of medical complications from taking the drug Levofloxacin. Shelton, the personal representative of Clearwater’s estates, would sue Dr. John Doe, ABC, Inc., and Kroger Limited Partnership I for damages because of her death. Dr. Doe and […]

January 4, 2022 Preferred Venues Under Indiana Trial Rule 75

In law, a venue is regarded as the jurisdiction where the potential trial will take place. This would usually be a specific county or district of the state. It is usually set by the statue, but sometimes it can be changed to another jurisdiction. While the venue of a case usually presides in the jurisdiction […]

December 10, 2021 Can A City Be Liable for Potholes?

Because many of this country’s infrastructure was built several decades ago, it is and has continued to fall apart. There have been many accidents that have been a result of this country’s declining infrastructure. These accidents have led to numerous amounts of injuries, pain, and even wrongful deaths. Whose responsibility is it if a pedestrian […]

December 7, 2021 New Car Tech to Stop Drunk Driving

Many Americans die each year from drunk drivers. With how frequent these tragic accidents seem to occur, it looks like the government is attempting its own solution to the problem. In the new infrastructure bill that is making its way towards the President’s desk, Congress has created a new requirement for automakers to find a […]

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