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  1. What Leads to Wrongful Death Claims in Branch
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Your personal injury lawyer can help you calculate your recoverable damages, which may include:

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Branch Wrongful Death Lawyer

A Branch wrongful death lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you and your family navigate the legal process of recovering damages through a wrongful death claim. We understand that your family is dealing with the loss of a loved one. Thus, our injury lawyers make it our responsibility to handle everything involved in the claims process.

The recoverable damages you obtain through a wrongful death claim can help your family get a means to live a more comfortable life. This is important, especially if the deceased was the main source of economic support for the family.

What Leads to Wrongful Death Claims in Branch

The main cause of wrongful death claims is the loss of life resulting from accidents or acts of negligence. For instance, approximately 38,680 people lost their lives in auto accidents in 2020. Auto accidents often result in catastrophic injuries to the parties involved. When such injuries cause the death of the injured party, the family of the deceased can file a wrongful death claim. Other accidents that can lead to a wrongful death claims are:

  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Medical malpractice
  • Defective products
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Accidents at work

If your loved one died in an accident, connect with our Branch wrongful death lawyer. They will help you determine which party you can hold accountable for the accident. They will do this by investigating the cause of death by working with medical experts. If you suspect the death of a loved one is due to negligence, we can help you gather evidence. Proving negligence requires that you show the following four features:

  • Duty of care
  • Breach of duty
  • Causation
  • Damages

Your lawyer can help you establish the liable party’s negligence in causing the accident or event that led to the death of your loved one.

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How Our Branch Wrongful Death Lawyer Can Help

Gathering evidence is the first thing our wrongful death lawyer can help you do as you prepare a wrongful death claim. This is because the burden of proof lies with you as the plaintiff in the case. Your lawyer will investigate the accident that eventually caused the death of your loved one.

For instance, your lawyer will examine the police report to determine what exactly caused the accident. They may also look for videos of the accident or photographic evidence of the scene of the accident. Such evidence may help show the damage caused by the accident or how the accident occurred. Your lawyer will also talk to any witnesses and get their testimony.

Gathering evidence makes it easier for your family to get an out-of-court settlement as the liable party is unable to deny that they were negligent. If you must take the liable party to court, you will need sufficient evidence showing that the liable party is at fault.

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Your wrongful death lawyer can also help your family identify all parties that may be at fault. This may include:

  • Vehicle manufacturers
  • Property owners
  • A hospital or hospital staff
  • Motorists
  • Drivers’ employers

The at-fault party may have the resources to fight off a wrongful death claim. For instance, many large corporations have their own legal teams that may put up a strong fight against you or your family as you try to recover damages. Having our lawyer by your side helps even the scales and allows you to understand your legal options.

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Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Acadia Parish, LA

Not everyone affected by the loss of a loved one can file a wrongful death claim in Louisiana. The only people that can file a wrongful death claim are:

  • Children of the deceased
  • Spouses
  • Parents
  • Siblings

The grandparents of the deceased may be able to file a wrongful death claim if the deceased did not have any surviving siblings, spouses, parents, or children. The deceased’s estate may also be able to file a wrongful death claim. The party filing the wrongful death claim stands to recover both economic and non-economic damages.

Our Branch wrongful death attorney can help you determine the amount of compensation you ought to receive. Knowing the value of the wrongful death claim is important during the negotiations process. This is because it prevents you from accepting a low offer from an insurance company or the liable party. When filing an official complaint in court, you must outline the damages you are seeking.

The Trouble With Insurance Companies

Insurance companies will try to limit their financial liability as much as possible. You should not accept any offer insurers make without consulting our attorney first. Our attorneys can work with economic and financial experts to ensure that any offer you accept compensates you fairly. The economic and non-economic damages you can recover are:

  • Medical bills left behind by the deceased
  • Loss of companionship
  • Burial and funeral expenses
  • Children and housing assistance
  • Future income lost
  • And more
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Time Limitations for Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Louisiana

You generally have one year from the date of the deceased’s death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This is a short time period, and you must act fast to begin the claims process. Working with our wrongful death attorney can help save time and ensure that the case gets to court or can get settled in a reasonable amount of time.

Your wrongful death attorney will begin working on the case once you have contacted us. We will ensure the case gets filed within the statute of limitations. We will also examine your case to determine if you can file a wrongful death case after the time limitation has lapsed.

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Connect With Our Branch Wrongful Death Lawyer Today

Pursuing a wrongful death claim on your own can leave you emotionally distressed and mentally anguished. Let our Branch wrongful death lawyer fight for the justice you and your family deserve.

Contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today and get a free consultation with a team member.

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