If you don’t know what to do after losing someone in an auto accident in Iota, our lawyers can provide you with a roadmap to resolving a wrongful death case. What’s more, we can do all the work—investigating the accident, gathering and analyzing evidence, and negotiating compensation—and it all starts with a free case review.
If you don’t know where to start, start with Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers. Our Iota fatal car accident lawyers are ready to fight for your family.
Our Fatal Car Accident Attorneys Help You Put the Pieces Back Together
Losing a loved one can feel paralyzing. Knowing this, our car accident lawyers can outline clear, practical steps to pursue a wrongful death claim or lawsuit. Then, we take those steps with you and, in many cases, for you.
During your consultation, we go over the details of the accident, any evidence you have already compiled, and whatever questions you have. From there, we work to identify what happened, who is responsible, and how to move forward.
What Happened?
To answer this first question, our investigators gather evidence about the crash, including:
- Police reports
- Medical records
- Debris and physical evidence
- Photos and video
- Witnesses
- Expert testimony
- Phone records
- Background information
- Transportation logs
These provide us with the building blocks for your case. From emphasizing a negligent action to identifying bills you need to be reimbursed in your settlement, the evidence we gather helps us chart a path forward.
Who Is Responsible?
Evidence can help us determine whose negligence caused your loved one’s fatal car accident. Among those we could hold responsible are:
- Other drivers
- Trucking companies
- Rideshare companies
- Construction companies
- Private property owners
- Government entities
- Product manufacturers
For example, if the fatal accident involved a commercial truck driver who fell asleep at the wheel, we can potentially hold both the driver and the trucking company liable. The driver may have violated the hours-of-service regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), while the trucking company may have failed to enforce them.
In fact, we can potentially pursue anyone involved in the accident who failed to uphold their duty of care, contributing to the crash. Faulty seat belts leave auto manufacturers responsible. Failure to maintain roads leaves property owners or governments liable. We explore all of these to hold not just one but all parties responsible whose action or inaction factored into the crash.
How Can You Move Forward?
Moving forward is the hardest part after a loss. Our fatal car accident attorneys in Iota, LA know this, so we take many of the first steps for you. We can:
- File an insurance claim
- Review settlement offers
- Negotiate appropriate terms
- Communicate with adjusters
- Settle liability disputes
- File a wrongful death lawsuit
- Build a case for court
The only thing we cannot do is process your emotions and loss. Instead, we work to provide you with the compensation and peace of mind to do that in your own time.
Laborde Earles injury was great for me they took care of me very fast and professional. If for any reason I need legal help they will be who I use.
ClientThe Fatal Car Accident Team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers
Opening up about grief and loss requires trust in those you confide in. We work hard to earn that trust when you hire us for your wrongful death case. All of our clients can rely on us to provide:
- 350 years of combined experience
- 24/7 accessibility
- Free consultations
- Assistance in Spanish
- No-win, no-fee representation (no upfront fees are required to get started)
Additionally, our settlements and verdicts showcase our track record, including a $23 million recovery for the wrongful death of a mother. We fight so that families don’t have to settle for less than what they deserve.
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 | ClientCompensation for Victims of Fatal Car Accidents and Their Families
Families left behind after a fatal motor vehicle collision could receive damages to cover expenses and losses from:
- Medical care
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
We can consider any medical care the deceased received, including end-of-life care like hospice. If you were involved in the same accident, we can pursue compensation for your injuries, including long-term expenses and future losses.
Working with financial experts, we can identify lost income your loved one would have provided. This includes side income, like monetized hobbies and freelance or gig work. Families should not have to struggle to make ends meet following a wrongful death.
Finally, we can pursue compensation for the pain and suffering of both the deceased and your family. If you are a surviving spouse, you could receive damages for loss of companionship and support. If you are a surviving child, damages can acknowledge a loss of parental guidance. We highlight the uniqueness of your relationship to the deceased to argue for damages that reflect the void left behind by the loss.
Who Can Pursue Wrongful Death Damages in Louisiana?
According to CC Art. 2315.2, the following family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit up to a year after the loss:
- Spouse and/or children
- Parents
- Siblings
- Grandparents
These are in order, meaning parents can only file if there is no surviving spouse or child. Likewise, siblings can only file if there are no surviving parents, and so on.
Some circumstances can shorten or lengthen how long you have to file your lawsuit. In some cases, families also face tension and disputes over who should file. Our fatal car accident lawyers in Iota, LA can sort through these issues and determine who should file and when.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientFatal Auto Accidents in Iota That We Represent
To pursue compensation in Louisiana for a wrongful death, someone involved must have behaved in a way that caused the fatality. For car accidents, that could include:
- Drunk or drugged driving
- Speeding
- Running lights
- Wrong-way driving
- Illegal turns
- Failure to adjust for road conditions
- Improper lane changes
- Distracted driving
- Tailgating
- Aggressive driving
- Failure to yield
- Equipment failures or defective parts
- Road defects
These all point to negligence. Your family member’s case may involve another careless action. To determine if the scenario that cost your loved one their life provides grounds for a case, consult our fatal car collision attorneys today.
They treated us like no other people would. Whenever we needed something they were there for us. I put my trust in them and I don’t regret it.
ClientOur Iota Fatal Car Accident Lawyers Can Listen to Your Story Now
Come to us with your questions. We want to support you through every step of your case. The team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can get started today, starting with your free consultation. Don’t delay in contacting us.
