If you are coping with the death of a loved one in Metairie, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers offers you our condolences. We handle wrongful death cases, and we know how painful the loss of a family member can be, especially when it was caused by someone else’s negligent act.
At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we help families in situations like yours fight for compensation. Our practice areas include but are not limited to:
- Car and truck accidents
- Product liability
- Defective medical and pharmaceutical devices
- Slip and falls
- Premises liability
- Maritime injury
Allow a Metairie personal injury lawyer from our firm to coordinate your insurance claim or wrongful death lawsuit while you take time away from the legal process to focus on your family. We may be able to help you recover compensation for a wide range of losses.
To learn more, call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers at (337) 777-7777. Our wrongful death team is waiting to go over your case in a free initial consultation.
Understand the Value of Your Case Before You Make a Binding Decision
It can be overwhelming to think about taking legal action after the death of a family member. You may just want to resolve the process as quickly as possible so you can try to move on with your life. While this is certainly understandable, you could forfeit compensation you may deserve by signing a rushed settlement offer that does not include all of your damages.
In most cases, taking a settlement offer means releasing the liable party of any further obligation to pay you for the accident. In a wrongful death lawsuit, the responsible party may owe you compensation for:
- Funeral and burial costs
- End-of-life medical care
- Your loss of income
- Your loss of guidance, emotional support, companionship, or care
Understanding the potential value of your case is key to deciding how to proceed in the early stages of a wrongful death claim.
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.
ClientHow a Lawyer Can Help You
A Metairie wrongful death lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can examine your damages and gather evidence of their value. We can submit this evidence to the responsible party’s insurance company and demand fair compensation on your behalf.
This may initiate a series of settlement negotiations. We will carefully review and explain any settlement offer you receive. If you are not satisfied with the offer, we can reject it. If you are ready to settle, we can make sure all of the paperwork is in order and that you understand the full implications of your agreement. We can also take your case to trial if the responsible party does not issue a fair settlement offer.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can take over all of the communications and paperwork during this process. We will protect your interests at each stage of your case, and our firm will always be available to answer your questions, provide legal advice, and notify you of important developments.
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 | ClientNegligence Is Key to a Wrongful Death Claim
While every case is unique, all wrongful death claims must be based on negligence. In general terms, this means that:
- The at-fault party owed your loved one a duty of care
- They violated this duty of care
- This violation caused your loved one’s fatal accident
- Your loved one’s death had a financial impact on you
Wrongful death claimants generally must produce evidence that proves these elements. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can handle this task for you. Depending on your loved one’s accident type, the evidence we collect may include:
- A police or accident report
- Evidence requested from the responsible party
- Photos or videos from the accident scene
- Witness statements
- Medical or coroner records
If you are wondering about your potential claim, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers invites you to call our firm at (337) 777-7777 for a free case review. A member of our team can go over the details of your case, whether we believe you may have a viable claim, and what your next steps may be during this call.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientImportant Louisiana Wrongful Death Laws
Claimants must conduct wrongful death cases in compliance with a variety of laws in Louisiana. These laws pertain to:
Eligibility to File a Claim
Louisiana Civil Code (CC) §2315.1 establishes the right of the surviving spouse and children of the decedent to sue for wrongful death. In cases where no spouse or children survive the decedent, the surviving parents, siblings, or grandparents may be eligible to file.
Comparative Fault
Per CC §2323, if a victim was partially at-fault for their fatal accident, the amount of damages their family may recover could be reduced. This law can put surviving family members into a court battle about the cause of their loved one’s accident. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can fight this battle on your behalf.
The Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations places a legal time limit on how long you have to sue. Per CC §3492, you usually must file your lawsuit within one year of the date of your loved one’s death.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can explain the laws that apply to your case during our work together. Because of the deadlines that apply to wrongful death lawsuits, we urge you to reach out for your free case review as soon as possible.
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.
ClientWe Work on a Contingency-Fee-Basis
Many people have financial concerns about hiring a lawyer. To help keep our services accessible, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers works on a contingency-fee-basis. This means our clients do not have to pay us attorney fees unless we help them win their case.
If we do not obtain a settlement offer or court award on your behalf, you do not owe us for our labor. We can discuss this payment structure more during your initial consultation.
Give Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers a Call
You do not need to take on the party responsible for your loved one’s death or their insurance company alone. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers is on your side. Give us a call to learn about how a Metairie wrongful death lawyer from our firm can stand up for your rights.
When you are ready to get started, call our client intake team at (337) 777-7777 for your free case review.
