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Wrongful Death Laws in Indiana.

Indiana’s Wrongful Death Act at I.C. § 34-23-1-1 et seq. allows the personal representative of the decedent’s estate to bring a wrongful-death action. Indiana has distinctive rules for the Adult Wrongful Death Statute when the decedent has no spouse or dependents. Actions generally must be brought within 2 years of the death.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

2 years from date of deathI.C. § 34-23-1-1

Indiana wrongful-death actions must generally be filed within 2 years of the date of death.

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Key Indiana Statutes

Indiana Wrongful Death ActI.C. §§ 34-23-1-1 et seq.

Indiana’s Wrongful Death Act governs who may bring a wrongful-death action and the damages available, with separate frameworks for deaths of married decedents, dependents, and unmarried adults without dependents.

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Indiana General Assembly — Indiana Code

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