WRONGFUL DEATH
Greater New Orleans Wrongful Death Attorney
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Certain family members of loved ones killed in accidents can bring a wrongful death claim. Louisiana’s wrongful death law is established by Louisiana Civil Code article 2512.2. The claim is typically brought against the person or company (and its insurance company) that is responsible for the fatal accident.
It does not matter what type of accident caused the death—for example, car collision, construction accident, faulty equipment. The key factor is that the death was caused by the fault of another. Certain exclusions will apply if the death was caused by the victim’s employer or co-employee while the victim was working. Mr. Don can help sort out important details like these to determine if a viable claim for wrongful death exists.
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Typically, the spouse and children of the deceased can bring a wrongful death claim. If the deceased did not have a spouse or children, the parents of the deceased can bring the wrongful death claim. If the deceased has no living parents, the siblings of the deceased can bring the claim. And if there is no eligible family member to bring the claim, the estate of the deceased can bring the claim.
Those bringing the wrongful death claim may be entitled to economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages may include:
- Funeral costs
- Medical bills incurred after the accident
- Lost wages that the victim would have made had it not been for his/her death
- Property damage
- Lost household services
The non-economic damages that can be recovered may include the pain and suffering experienced by the deceased after the accident but before his/her death and the loss of care, companionship, guidance and emotional support suffered by family members as a result of the death of their loved one.
The law on wrongful death is complicated and defendants often aggressively defend these claim. Furthermore, family members typically only have one year from the date of death to bring the claim. Thus, eligible family members should talk to a Louisiana attorney quickly to determine their rights.
If you think you may be entitled to bring a wrongful death claim, contact the Law Offices of Donald D’Aunoy Jr., LLC today. Mr. Don has vast experience prosecuting these claims on behalf of grieving family members. And remember: the consultation is free, and you do not owe Mr. Don anything unless he makes a recovery on your claim.
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