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Hamilton County White River Workplace Death attorneys
If a workplace death occurs while the decedent was on the job, the right to sue may change. Under the Indiana’s Worker’s Compensation Act, an employee who elects to take worker’s compensation does not have a right to sue his employer for injuries in the workplace. I.C. § 22-3-2-6. If the decedent accepts workmen’s compensation and gives up his right to sue, beneficiaries or surviving relatives also cannot sue for wrongful death. I.C. § 22-3-2-6.
If a person’s death on the job was due to the negligent actions of a third party, however, Indiana’s worker’s compensation statute allows dependents to pursue a wrongful death suit against the third party, regardless of whether the decedent elected for workmen’s compensation through his employer. I.C. § 22-3-2-13.
In all matters involving wrongful death it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, and to file a lawsuit prior to the deadline imposed by the statute of limitations. If a loved one has been a victim of wrongful death, call our White River workplace death attorneys now. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don’t delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.
Let our Hamilton County White River Workplace Death attorneys help you!
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