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  3. How Fatal Motorcycle Accident Cases Work in Lafayette, LA
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Lafayette Fatal Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

A Lafayette fatal motorcycle accident lawyer from Laborde Earles knows how to pursue and recover fair compensation and hold the at-fault driver accountable. When a family loses a loved one because of a driver’s careless or reckless decisions behind the wheel, they have a right to seek damages in a wrongful death action.

Our team is here to help your family relieve the financial pressure caused by this type of incident so you can focus on what’s most important. You can trust a Laborde Earles Lafayette motorcycle accident lawyer to handle your wrongful death action. Get started today with a free consultation with our team. We will answer your questions, explain our services, and discuss our fees with you for free. 

Laborde Earles Represents Those Who Lost Loved Ones in Fatal Motorcycle Crashes

Having a Laborde Earles fatal motorcycle accident lawyer on your side after losing a loved one can make navigating the claims process, filing a lawsuit, or taking other steps to recover fair compensation less stressful. Our personal injury lawyers have over 350 years of combined experience handling injury and wrongful death cases. You can speak with a Lafayette personal injury lawyer to help you pursue compensation.

When you work with our team, you are hiring Louisiana attorneys that care. Our fatal motorcycle accident lawyers in Lafayette, LA, approach each case as one big team. We use the experience, knowledge, and resources available at our firm to their fullest extent, managing all aspects of the case. This includes:

  • Handling all communication with the insurance carriers
  • Protecting your family’s right to pursue compensation
  • Building a strong case to support your claim
  • Filing a claim and/or lawsuit as needed
  • Negotiating with the insurer for a fair settlement
  • Representing your family’s best interests
  • Fighting for justice, compensation, and accountability

Our attorneys believe all families should have access to representation despite their financial limitations. Our team works on a contingency-fee basis. We do not ask clients to pay upfront fees. Instead, our attorney’s fees come from the money we recover for the client. This means we only get paid when you do.

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Damages We Recover for Families in Wrongful Death Motorcycle Accident Cases

When it comes to recovering damages in a Lafayette wrongful death case, we know nothing can take away the pain of losing your loved one. However, recovering compensation for your economic and non-economic damages can make it easier to focus on what is most important while you mourn.

A motorcycle crash and subsequent death of a loved one can be financially devastating. The expenses and losses add up quickly. We seek to recover these costs, ensuring you are not left to carry the financial losses from an accident your loved one did nothing to cause.

The potentially recoverable damages in these cases include:

  • Medical expenses and related costs from your loved one’s treatment and care
  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Lost income and benefits your loved one provided
  • Loss of companionship, guidance, care, and advice
  • The emotional pain and suffering of surviving family members

Our team documents the family’s recoverable expenses and losses, using strong evidence to demand fair compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance carrier. We can also hold them accountable by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. 

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How Fatal Motorcycle Accident Cases Work in Lafayette, LA

Pursuing compensation after a fatal motorcycle crash is possible under the state’s wrongful death statute, CC Art. 2315.2. This law outlines details such as who can sue, what damages you can recover, and the deadlines for beginning a lawsuit.

Generally, we can help the victim’s next of kin file a wrongful death case. The law clearly defines who can pursue and recover compensation in these cases. This includes:

  • A surviving spouse and/or children
  • The surviving parents, if there is no spouse or children
  • Any surviving siblings, if there was no spouse, children, or surviving parents
  • The grandparents, if there are no closer relatives

While we give back to our community and work to help reduce the number of fatal traffic accidents that occur, it is an unfortunate reality that some of our clients have to face this difficult time. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development, 858 people died in traffic accidents in Louisiana in 2022. More than three dozen of these deaths occurred in Lafayette Parish.

If your family lost a loved one in a traffic accident, a fatal motorcycle accident attorney in Lafayette, LA, is here to help. We fight for the justice and compensation your family deserves.

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The Strict Deadlines for Suing the At-Fault Driver in a Lafayette Fatal Motorcycle Crash

In the same way state law CC 3493.1 only gives you one year to begin a personal injury lawsuit after suffering injuries, the Louisiana wrongful death statute generally only gives families one year from the date of their loved one’s death to sue. If we do not file the paperwork to start a lawsuit by this date, our client has limited opportunities to pursue compensation later.

Some exceptions exist, but they often offer even less time to sue. We recommend contacting us about your potential case as soon as possible. This allows us to gather and preserve evidence that might disappear later and ensure we meet the applicable deadlines. 

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Discuss Your Legal Options With Our Lafayette Motorcycle Accident Team Today

Laborde Earles provides free initial case consultations for families who lost loved ones in Lafayette Parish motorcycle collisions. It may be possible to seek and secure compensation for your family, covering a range of expenses and losses you experienced because of your loved one’s death. Learn more from our team today. 

Contact us to get started right away. We’re available 24/7 to answer any questions you might have about your case.

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Lafayette Motorcycle Accidents FAQ:
Can I Still Sue if I Was Partially at Fault for a Motorcycle Wreck? Can I Still Sue if I Was Partially at Fault for a Motorcycle Wreck?

Depending on your state's negligence laws, you could sue for damages even if you were partially at fault for a motorcycle accident. However, the amount you can recover may be reduced based on your

Does Car Insurance Cover Motorcycle Accidents? Does Car Insurance Cover Motorcycle Accidents?

In most cases, car insurance does not cover motorcycle accidents. Motorcycles typically require separate insurance policies for their unique risks and coverage needs. However, some insurers will let

What Is a Biker’s or Rider’s Arm Motorcycle Accident Injury? What Is a Biker’s or Rider’s Arm Motorcycle Accident Injury?

"Biker's arm" or "rider's arm" refers to a type of injury that motorcyclists may sustain in the event of an accident. This injury typically occurs when a motorcyclist falls or is thrown from their

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