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Losing a loved one in a car accident can lead to unexplainable hardship. As you try to pick up the pieces and cope, you may be overwhelmed by a growing stack of medical bills and other expenses while you struggle to make ends meet without your loved one’s income. Fortunately, you may have the right to recover compensation from the negligent party.

No one should ever have to pay for damages someone else caused. At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we are honored to represent you and your loved ones after a fatal car accident. A Forked Island fatal car accident lawyer at our firm can review your options with you, discuss what damages you should be able to recover, and file a lawsuit on your behalf. 

Recovering Damages After a Fatal Car Accident in Forked Island, LA

Sadly, fatal car accidents are all too common in Louisiana. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development, there were 290 passenger cars involved in deadly crashes in 2021. 

Surviving family members have the right to recover compensation following a loved one’s death from a car accident. However, to recover compensation, you must prove that the other party was negligent in their actions and caused your loved one’s death.

How to Prove Negligence

Your fatal car accident attorney can gather evidence to prove that the defendant was responsible for the death of your loved one. The evidence that can be useful when proving the accident was the negligent party’s fault may include the following:

  • Traffic camera footage
  • Photos of the accident
  • The police report
  • Medical records
  • Eyewitness testimonies

Using this evidence, your attorney can show that the other party failed to provide your loved one with the necessary duty of care, and thus their negligent actions led to your loved one’s untimely death.

What Damages Can You Recover?

Once your attorney has determined liability, the focus will shift to recovering damages. There are a wide variety of items that you can pursue as part of a wrongful death lawsuit, such as:

  • Final medical expenses
  • Lost income or financial support
  • Burial and funeral costs
  • Loss of companionship or consortium
  • Lost household services
  • Pain and suffering

While some of these damages have an obvious monetary value, others do not. For instance, the amount you can seek for medical expenses, funeral costs, and lost income will be easy to determine with receipts, bills, and prior paychecks.

However, damages such as loss of companionship, lost household services, and pain suffering do not have a distinct monetary value. Your fatal car accident lawyer will be able to review similar cases as well as your family’s individual situation to determine how much these damages are worth.

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Why Choose Our Fatal Car Accident Attorneys in Forked Island, LA

We understand that you have many options for legal representation after the unfortunate death of your loved one. However, we strive to be the best option for our clients by always putting them first, listening to them, keeping them updated on the progress of their case, and never accepting a settlement for less than what they need.

We Have Helped Settle Millions of Dollars in Wrongful Death Lawsuits

While every case is different, we have helped our clients recover millions of dollars following the death of their loved ones. In just one judgment, we were able to obtain $23 million for the family of a mother who lost her life.

When you choose us to represent you, we will work through all of your damages and determine how much your case is worth. Once we have established an amount, we will not settle until we acquire fair compensation. If necessary, we can represent you in court.

We Help Ensure You Adhere to the Statute of Limitations

In general, you have one year from the death of your loved one to file a wrongful death lawsuit, according to CC Art. 2315.2. If you let us know about your case soon enough, we can help bring your case before the deadline.

We Have Experience with Wrongful Death Lawsuits

At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we have more than 350 years of combined experience managing wrongful death cases. After representing so many clients, we have learned the common areas that can lead to lesser settlement totals. Our experience has helped us build a reputation in Louisiana, which allows us to negotiate better on your behalf.

We Offer Free Consultations

When you need legal representation, the last thing you want to be concerned about is how you are going to be able to afford it. While you are already dealing with the loss of a loved one and the financial hardship that follows, we want to make sure that you receive fair treatment.

A negligent party causing a fatal car accident is not your or your family’s fault. That is why we offer free case reviews. This consultation allows you to speak with us, describe your situation, and voice any questions or concerns you may have.

If we decide to work together, your fatal car accident lawyer in Forked Island, LA, will only collect a fee if they win a financial award for you.

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Our Fatal Car Accident Attorneys Stand Ready to Support You

After a car accident results in the death of a loved one, you may be left wondering what options are available to you and your family as you try to move on. While you attempt to organize your life after the unexpected loss, you may be worried about bills and expenses that you feel you must pay, despite not having the salary of your loved one to help you. 

At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we can pursue the compensation you need following a wrongful death. Our Forked Island fatal car accident lawyer can prove negligence, determine what damages you suffered, and help you recover optimal compensation for your loved one’s accident. Call us today for a free consultation.

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