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The death of a loved one is one of the most painful things one can ever experience. The pain deepens when you find out their death was because of another person’s negligent actions. It also results in mountains of debts that you may not have a means of paying.

You can have some respite from this, however. Filing a wrongful death lawsuit is one of the ways you can deal with the debt. You can claim compensation against the party responsible for your loved one’s death. A Hammond wrongful death lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you with the compensation process. Our injury firm helps you sue for damages and more.

Common Causes of Wrongful Death

There are many causes of wrongful death. The common denominator among all causes is the negligence factor. This shows that at least one party acted in a negligent manner, leading to the loss of life. Some of the most common causes of wrongful death are:

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents, especially car accidents, are one of the leading causes of wrongful death. This is because most road users fail to pay attention to the road. Negligent actions by road users that can lead to wrongful death include:

  • Speeding – Speeding drivers can find it hard to slow down or evade oncoming objects at high speeds.
  • Driving under the influence – Some motorists drive after drinking or using drugs, impairing their judgment.
  • Distracted driving – Drivers might drive while texting or eating and drinking. This takes their focus off the road and can lead to dangerous and fatal accidents.

All motorists and road users need to pay close attention to the road to avoid causing such accidents. If you lost your loved one in such circumstances, you could work with our Hammond wrongful death lawyer to pursue justice.

Premises Liability

Property owners and landlords owe their tenants and anyone living under their buildings the right to clean and safe living premises. They must ensure that their premises follow all local and state building codes.

Houses and other inhabited properties need a solid, sturdy structure, free from any toxic substances. Building owners can act in negligence if they fail to uphold building standards. 

This can lead to falls, health problems such as asthma, and other fatal accidents. You can file a lawsuit if you lose your loved one because of poor building maintenance.

Workplace Accidents

Employers have the duty to ensure their employees are safe from any avoidable dangers. They should create a safe working environment that doesn’t put their workers and others at risk. An example is construction workers who should always have protective gear, such as hardhats.

Employers also need to ensure their equipment functions properly, doing regular maintenance. Poorly maintained working premises and equipment can lead to fatal workplace accidents. Ask your lawyer to help you file a lawsuit against a negligent employer.

Other causes of wrongful death include:

  • Boating accidents
  • Nursing home abuse
  • Dog bites
  • Harmful pharmaceutical products
  • Medical malpractice
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Liability in Wrongful Death Accident Cases

Liability in a wrongful death accident is not always clear-cut. For example, it can be easy to blame the driver who caused a truck accident. However, there might be other underlying causes influencing the driver. 

The blame might also fall on the manufacturer who produced faulty parts or the road municipalities for failing to ensure their roads are safe. There are also comparative negligence cases between the deceased and the other party.

Wrongful death liability concerning multiple parties can be hard to prove. Your lawyer can help you identify the party or parties responsible for your loved one’s death. They can assist in finding all liable parties and ensuring they pay for their negligent acts.

Establishing Liability

To establish liability in wrongful death cases, you must:

  • Prove duty of care
  • Show breach of duty of care
  • Show the relation between the liable party’s negligence and your loved one’s death.
  • Damages you incurred from your loved one’s passing

Proving all this can be difficult, but your lawyer can help you throughout the process. They can help you collect the necessary evidence connecting the death and negligence. Your lawyer will also aid you in filing all legal documents and keeping track of all damages. This can help you when pursuing compensation.

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Recoverable Damages in Your Tangipahoa Parish Wrongful Death Case

You cannot assign a monetary amount that can equate to your loved one’s life. You can, however, recover some of the damages caused by their passing. Your Hammond lawyer can help you do this. They can help you recover:

Economic Damages

These are quantifiable damages you incurred before and after your loved one’s death. These damages cover:

  • Past medical costs
  • Loss of future wages and income
  • Rehabilitation costs
  • Burial and funeral costs
  • Cost of settling the deceased’s estate

Your lawyer helps you gather any financial losses you incurred from the deceased’s untimely death. They then value your losses and help ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

Non-Economic Damages

Besides the financial burdens, losing a loved one takes a toll on one’s mental and emotional health. These damages are incalculable as they don’t have a fixed amount. Your lawyer can help you evaluate these emotions and give them a monetary value.

Some of the non-economic damages you can file for include:

  • Reduced quality of life
  • Loss of companionship or guidance
  • Pain and suffering; for the deceased before their death and surviving loved one’s
  • Loss of household services
  • Loss of emotional support

Your wrongful death lawyer can also help you pursue punitive damages. These are meant to punish an especially egregious offender. They can also represent you in court if you fail to settle out of court. Your lawyer will ensure you file your case before the statute of limitations runs out. 

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Working with a Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers wrongful death lawyer gives you access to the legal help you might need. Our lawyers put your needs at the forefront, doing all they can to get you justice. We have the necessary resources to deal with anything coming your way at no extra cost to you. Reach out to our firm and get started on your case.

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