The death of a family member can come with huge financial implications, on top of the pain of the loss. A Chalmette wrongful death lawyer can help you and your family seek compensation from the parties responsible through a civil claim or lawsuit.
We understand that you may not want to get into a legal battle with the liable party so soon after losing a loved one. This is why our firm offers to handle every aspect of the legal process for you. We can fight for your family’s interests against the liable party’s need to reduce their liability.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Chalmette?
The first thing to understand about a wrongful death claim is that it is a civil claim. This means it remains separate from any criminal charges the liable party may face, and the goal is to recover compensation for your damages.
However, only a specific set of people can file a wrongful death claim. These parties are normally the deceased’s:
- Spouse
- Child or children
- Siblings
- Parents
- Grandparents
A wrongful death claim often arises if the death occurred due to negligence. This means that the plaintiff seeking damages has to show that all four elements of negligence existed. An attorney from our firm can help you gather evidence to establish that the liable party’s negligence resulted in the death of your loved one.
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ClientWhat Our Wrongful Death Attorneys Can Do for Your Case
The first step in determining if you can file a wrongful death claim is establishing the cause of death. Our lawyers will investigate the case, collecting evidence to outline what occurred and who is responsible. For instance, if you lost a loved one due to injuries they sustained in a car accident, we will:
- Analyze evidence from the scene of the accident
- Request and review a copy of the accident or police report
- Collect the testimonies of any eyewitnesses
- Investigate if there is any video or photographic evidence of the accident
Once we have built a case using this evidence, we can issue a demand for damages to the liable party or parties. The liable party may decide to settle the matter by agreeing to your demands. However, if this does not happen, a wrongful death lawyer on our team will help you negotiate or take legal action to seek damages in court.
What It’s Like to Work With Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers
- “This firm fights for you til the end! They exhaust all possible avenues for recovery! Family oriented firm whose owning partners are genuinely good people! They treat their clients like family no matter your race, religion or creed!” — Amy Menard
- “I really consider my attorney and paralegal like family. They both are continuously fighting on our behalf. I trust them to get my family and I the best results!” — Myrah Holland
- “Laborde Earles law Firm was a blessing during the most difficult time of my life. They are compassionate and very professional with great attention to detail.” — Cory Riche
I thank God for Digger & David. I don’t know what we would have done if it hadn’t have been for them.
Rick Smith | ClientWrongful Death Cases Our Attorneys Handle
Wrongful death can occur due to the careless, negligent, or reckless acts of one party that caused the death of another. Some of the causes our team commonly sees are:
- Car accidents
- Sporting accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Slip and fall injuries
- Workplace accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that the number of fatalities from car accidents increased by 7.2% from 2019 to 2020. This makes car accidents one of the leading causes of wrongful death. Our attorneys can build cases around these and other fatal incidents to fight for your financial recovery.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientFactors Affecting the Value of a Wrongful Death Case
There are economic and non-economic factors that affect the worth of a wrongful death claim in Chalmette, Louisiana. The state also offers exemplary damages that you may qualify to receive if:
- The at-fault party was under the influence of alcohol
- The at-fault party acted in wanton disregard for the safety of others
The medical bills left behind by the deceased will factor into the damages you can recover as a family. Other economic damages that you can recover through a wrongful death claim include funeral and burial expenses, as well as loss of financial support your loved one provided. Some of the non-economic factors that could be recoverable include:
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of consortium
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of guidance and support
Our wrongful death lawyers will help you understand the economic and non-economic damages you can seek in your case. The compensation you receive could help your family handle the financial effects of this tragedy and hold the liable party accountable for the pain they’ve caused you.
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ClientWhy You Need to Act Fast
Louisiana law only gives you 1 year to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Note that this filing window begins from the date of death and not the event that led to the death. This means you have a limited time to collect evidence, build a case, and prepare the necessary paperwork, all while grieving your loss.
However, you do not have to deal with the claims process alone. A wrongful death lawyer from our firm can handle your case immediately. With enough advanced notice, we will ensure you do not miss any deadlines in your case.
Contact Us to Hire a Chalmette Wrongful Death Lawyer Today
A wrongful death lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can handle your case, giving you the space and time you need to mourn the loss of your loved one. You do not have to shoulder this responsibility alone.
Get a free consultation by contacting our firm today.
