Experienced Wrongful Death Lawyers: Fight for Justice After Losing Your Loved One
Keller & Keller’s Winning Approach
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When someone you love dies due to another person’s negligence or wrongdoing, you need more than just any attorney—you need a battle-tested sword and shield fighting for justice.
Keller, we’ve been maximizing client settlements and delivering justice since 1936, establishing our firm as one of the nation’s leading wrongful death law firms. With over 80 years of experience taking on negligent parties, we’ve recovered millions of dollars for families whose loved ones died because someone else failed to do their job properly.
We understand that no amount of money can bring back your loved one, but holding responsible parties accountable is one step toward healing. Our experienced wrongful death attorneys in Indiana, Michigan, and New Mexico treat every family like our own because we know that behind every case is a real person who mattered deeply to those left behind. While you focus on grieving and supporting your family during this devastating time, we handle the legal fight—dealing with insurance companies, gathering evidence, and pursuing every source of compensation available to ensure your family’s financial security and that justice is served.
Why You Need a Wrongful Death Lawyer After Losing Your Loved One
When your loved one has died due to someone else’s negligence, the responsible parties’ first priority isn’t making things right—it’s protecting themselves from liability.
Navigating Complex Legal Claims
Understanding Insurance Company Tactics
Understanding Statute of Limitations
Navigating Complex
Legal Claims
Wrongful death cases involve complicated legal processes, strict filing deadlines, and multiple parties who might share responsibility. Without experienced legal representation, you’ll never uncover the full scope of what happened or hold all responsible parties accountable. Insurance companies fight back with their own lawyers, making it nearly impossible to win fair compensation without skilled legal representation on your side.
Understanding Insurance Company Tactics
Insurance companies and their defense teams know exactly how to minimize their liability. They’ll use proven strategies to minimize payouts, including quick settlement offers, blame-shifting techniques, and fighting to settle fast and cheap. These tactics are designed to make families doubt themselves and accept inadequate compensation during their most vulnerable time.
Understanding Statute of Limitations
The deadline for filing a wrongful death lawsuit varies significantly across our service areas, and missing these deadlines means losing your right to seek compensation forever. Indiana gives you only two years from the date of death—the shortest deadline of our three states. New Mexico and Michigan allow three years, but evidence still disappears and witnesses’ memories fade with each passing month.
What to Do After a Wrongful Death
Taking the right steps after losing a loved one can protect your family’s legal rights and preserve your claim for justice.
See What Your Case Is WorthSecure all medical documentation related to your loved one’s final treatment and cause of death before they can be altered or destroyed.
Keep copies of all medical records, accident reports, and any communications with insurance companies or responsible parties.
Ensure all appropriate authorities have been notified and official reports have been filed.
Collect incident reports, witness information, and any communications with responsible parties before evidence disappears.
Responsible parties may try to downplay their role or suggest the death was unavoidable—trust your instincts about what happened.
Don’t give detailed statements to insurance companies without legal representation present.
Save all accident-related documents, correspondence, and expenses related to the death.
We offer free consultations and will meet you wherever is convenient to start protecting your family’s rights.
The Keller & Keller Approach:
Injury Lawyers Who Fight to Win
From the moment you contact us, you’ll notice the difference in our approach. We treat you like family because we are family-run. Our client-first philosophy means we take the time to understand not just the details of your accident but how it has affected your life, your work, your family, and your future.
We understand that being injured is stressful enough without having to chase down your lawyer for updates. That’s why we’ve built our practice around transparent, consistent communication. When you hire us, you’ll have direct access to the attorney handling your case as well as a dedicated paralegal who monitors its daily status. We keep you informed throughout every stage of your claim, explaining what’s happening, what to expect next, and how it affects your case.
With over 80 years of experience fighting accident victims, we’ve built a reputation as battle-tested advocates who know how to win. Our attorneys have successfully handled thousands of cases. We’ve gone toe-to-toe with the biggest insurance companies and won. Our courtroom experience means we’re always prepared to take your case to trial if that’s what it takes to secure fair compensation. This willingness to fight—and our track record of success—often motivates insurance companies to offer better settlements to avoid facing us in court.
The Wrongful Death Claim Process with Keller & Keller
When you hire us, we don’t waste time. Our investigation starts immediately because evidence disappears fast.
Types of Wrongful Death Cases We Handle
Our extensive experience covers all types of wrongful death cases, each requiring specialized knowledge and investigation techniques.
The Hard Truth
Wrongful Death Statistics That Demand Action
The statistics are heartbreaking, and as your advocates, we believe you deserve to know what we’re up against.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accidents (unintentional injuries) rank as the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, claiming 222,698 lives in 2023 alone. These aren’t random tragedies—they’re the result of negligence, corner-cutting, and putting profits before people’s lives.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 39,345 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2024, representing a decrease from previous years but still a crisis that destroys families every single day. Behind every one of these statistics is a family like yours.
Preventable deaths represent a massive problem in America, with hundreds of thousands of people dying every year from causes that could have been avoided if someone had just done their job right. The numbers tell a heartbreaking story of families who lost someone they loved because another person or company failed to act responsibly.
Leading Causes of Wrongful Death
Most wrongful deaths are completely preventable, which is what makes these cases so maddening. Understanding these causes helps us build stronger cases and hold all responsible parties accountable.
Wrongful Death Damages We Help Families Recover
The compensation available in wrongful death cases depends on which state your case is filed in and the specific circumstances of your loss.
What Sets Keller & Keller Apart
With so many law firms advertising their services, why choose Keller & Keller? The differences are clear.
Zero Fee Guarantee
We believe everyone deserves quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we work on a contingency basis—you pay absolutely nothing unless and until we win your case. No upfront costs, no hidden fees, no financial risk to you.
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View More Testimonials“It went real smooth and I couldn’t ask for anything better.”
Mike
Well, my wife of 18 years was killed in a semi-accident. She was hit from behind. It was a very traumatic accident, and hard to deal with.Being an ex-police officer I knew the importance of getting the proper representation. My father recommended me to Keller & Keller. He had seen some of the newspaper articles about how well Keller & Keller was in the community.The folks at Keller & Keller put me at ease right from the start. Beginning with the secretary at the front office, she guided me everywhere I needed to go and gave me the people that I needed to talk to. And Jennifer my paralegal was absolutely outstanding from the first meeting we had. They have a whole team that you talk to instead of just one attorney. You have a paralegal that’s available to you 24-hours a day if you have questions, and they stick with the whole process and inform you every day if something happens.
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We’ll evaluate your case honestly and explain your options in plain English. We’ll come to you—whether you’re at home, in the hospital, or wherever is convenient.
We Fight
Our experienced team fights to investigate thoroughly, deal with insurance companies, and handle all the legal complexities while you focus on getting better.
You Recover
Focus on healing while we handle the rest. We’ll fight for you like we’d fight for our own family, because that’s exactly how we see you.
Zero Fee Guarantee
We believe everyone deserves quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we work on a contingency basis—you pay absolutely nothing unless and until we win your case. No upfront costs, no hidden fees, no financial risk to you.
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