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  1. How a Lawyer From Our Firm Can Help
  2. Recoverable Damages for an Acadia Parish Wrongful Death Case
  3. Common Causes of Wrongful Deaths
  4. Liability in an Egan Wrongful Death Case
  5. Evidence Used in a Wrongful Death Case
  6. Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Cases in Louisiana
  7. Consult an Egan Lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers
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Your personal injury lawyer can help you calculate your recoverable damages, which may include:

  • Medical Bills
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  • Pain & Suffering
  • Emotional Distress
  • Lasting Disfigurement
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The loss of your loved one through another person’s negligence can have devastating emotional and financial consequences. Wrongful deaths can occur for various reasons, such as accidents or animal attacks. If your loved one lost their life due to such issues, you are eligible for compensation from the liable party.

Although nothing will make up for the loss of your loved one, financial compensation can help reduce the financial troubles you may be facing. An Egan wrongful death lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can represent you when suing for damages, giving you time to grieve your loss.

How a Lawyer From Our Firm Can Help

Maneuvering through a wrongful death lawsuit on your own can be challenging. Choosing to engage the responsible party without legal representation can lead to you not getting fair compensation. During the review process, your attorney will ask questions to collect the evidence necessary to build a case. Your lawyer will also use various documents relevant to the case and do further investigation into the death of your loved one.

Ways your Egan wrongful death lawyer can help include:

  • Explaining laws on wrongful death
  • Responding to your questions
  • Updating you on the case’s progress
  • Interviewing witnesses

Your lawyer will walk with you through the legal processes surrounding your case. Settlement of a wrongful death lawsuit can either be in or out of court. Having a lawyer from our injury firm guide you through the process can help you avoid mistakes you might make when handling the case independently.

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Recoverable Damages for an Acadia Parish Wrongful Death Case

Other than the emotional distress because of the wrongful death of your loved one, there are overwhelming financial burdens as well. Some of the damages you can recover for wrongful death include:

Economic Damages

The financial burdens can be immediate, such as paying medical and funeral bills. An Egan wrongful death lawyer from our firm can help you seek compensation for the following damages:

  • Loss of wages – Your loved one’s lost ability to provide for you and your family due to their wrongful death can present economic hardship.
  • Medical and funeral expenses – If your loved one accrued medical bills before passing, you may have extensive medical and funeral expenses to cover.
  • Loss of benefits – Loss of the deceased’s employment benefits, such as medical insurance, might put your family in a bad place

Non-Economic Damages

Your loved one’s wrongful death can also cause emotional trauma and pain. Your lawyer can file for compensation for various non-economic damages. Some damages you can seek include:

  • Loss of companionship – Your loved one’s death leads to the loss of vital influence in your life. We believe that the faulty party should compensate you for the emotional distress that you are going through.
  • Loss of care, protection, and guidance – Survivors who lost protection and care from a parent or spouse will miss out on the guidance needed in the future due to their death.
  • Pain and suffering – Grief associated with the loss of a loved one is a very painful experience. Often, pain associated with the loss of life can be overwhelming and lead to many difficulties.

Since companionship and pain and suffering damages have no economic value, your lawyer can use alternative methods to fight for them when presenting a case.

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Common Causes of Wrongful Deaths

There are various events that can cause wrongful death. It can result from either negligent or non-negligent actions of the accused party. Road accidents are a common reason for fatalities. These accidents can occur for several reasons, which include:

  • Mechanical issues such as brake failures
  • Exhausted drivers
  • Poorly maintained roads
  • Drunk driving
  • Careless driving

A lawyer from our firm can prove liability for road accidents. For example, a poorly maintained road with unclear signs can lead to injuries causing death. You can sue for the negligence of the responsible parties in this case.

Other events that can lead to wrongful death include:

  • Dog bites/attacks
  • Unsafe working place
  • Medical malpractice
  • Nursing home neglect
  • Medical prescription errors
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Liability in an Egan Wrongful Death Case

You can file for liability against the party responsible for your loved one’s wrongful death. If the death resulted from nursing home negligence, then the nursing home responsible for duty of care could be held accountable.

Your lawyer can also sue institutions and persons responsible for your loved one’s death.

Other parties that can be liable in wrongful death cases include:

  • Car manufacturer
  • An employer
  • A hospital
  • A premises owner
  • A product manufacturer
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Evidence Used in a Wrongful Death Case

Winning a wrongful death case will depend on the evidence presented, linking the liable party directly to the death. Your lawyer can perform investigations to gather enough evidence for your case.

One of the most important pieces of evidence used in a wrongful death case is the police report. The report details the time and date where the incident occurred and briefly describes the event. Your lawyer can also present a medical report which will show the deceased’s injuries and the medical treatment received.

Other evidence may include:

  • Eyewitness testimony
  • Images of the deceased’s injuries
  • Video surveillance of the incident
  • Building and construction records

Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Cases in Louisiana

Each state upholds a statute of limitations for filing different cases. In Egan, Louisiana, the time limit for filing a wrongful death case is typically one year from the deceased’s death.

The court can dismiss your lawsuit if the time for filing the lawsuit expires. Your lawyer can help you file the case on time as you take your time to grieve.

Consult an Egan Lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers

At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we will handle your case in its entirety as you take time to mourn the loss of your loved one. Call our firm now to get a free case review with a compassionate team member.

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