Wrongful Death Law in Indiana

This page covers wrongful death law as it applies in Indiana — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what wrongful death protects generally, see the national overview.

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Laws that govern wrongful death in Indiana

Indiana state law

TITLE 34. CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE > ARTICLE 13. CAUSES OF ACTION: CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT > Chapter 3. Tort Claims Against Governmental Entities and Public Employees IN 34 § 34-13-3-3
Cited in 108 court decisions on this topic's terms.
TITLE 34. CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE > ARTICLE 23. CAUSES OF ACTION: WRONGFUL DEATH > Chapter 1. Wrongful Death Generally IN 34 § 34-23-1-1
Cited in 65 court decisions on this topic's terms.
TITLE 22. LABOR AND SAFETY > ARTICLE 3. WORKER'S COMPENSATION SYSTEM > Chapter 2. Worker's Compensation: Application, Rights, and Remedies IN 22 § 22-3-2-13
Cited in 47 court decisions on this topic's terms.
TITLE 34. CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE > ARTICLE 23. CAUSES OF ACTION: WRONGFUL DEATH > Chapter 2. Wrongful Death or Injury of a Child IN 34 § 34-23-2-1
Cited in 35 court decisions on this topic's terms.
TITLE 34. CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE > ARTICLE 23. CAUSES OF ACTION: WRONGFUL DEATH > Chapter 1. Wrongful Death Generally IN 34 § 34-23-1-2
Cited in 20 court decisions on this topic's terms.
TITLE 34. CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE > ARTICLE 44. EVIDENCE: DAMAGES > Chapter 1. Collateral Source Evidence IN 34 § 34-44-1-2
Cited in 13 court decisions on this topic's terms.

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Where to go & how to get help

Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for wrongful death in Indiana.

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Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
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USA.gov — State attorney generalagency
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.

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