The General Wrongful Death Statute is governed by Indiana Code 34-23-1-1 and applies to adults with spouses or dependents.
The Adult Wrongful Death Act is governed by Indiana Code 34-23-1-2 and applies to unmarried adults without dependents.
The Child Wrongful Death Act is governed by Indiana Code 34-23-2-1 and applies to the death of a minor. Both parents must file if the child was a minor at the time of the wrongful death incident.