Our firm has a proven track record of success, and our attorneys have more than 350 years of combined experience. An Opelousas fatal truck accident lawyer from our team will go the extra mile to get justice for you and your deceased loved one.
Recoverable Damages for a Fatal Truck Accident in Opelousas
It can be difficult to explain exactly what you lose when your loved one passes away, but that is our firm’s job. We will break your immense and tragic loss into specific damages, which generally include:
Pain and Suffering
Recoverable types of pain and suffering can include:
- Any pain and emotional distress the decedent felt before their passing
- Grief
- Depression
- Lost quality of life
You may need grief counseling and other treatments following your loved one’s passing. We will seek compensation to cover the cost of such care.
Loss of Consortium
A spouse can seek a financial recovery for their loss of companionship and intimacy, known as loss of consortium. Children may also deserve compensation to account for their loss of parental guidance.
Members of the decedent’s household may also lose the decedent’s services, such as handiwork, cleaning, and other household chores. Though these losses can seem insignificant considering other damages, it is important that we consider every damage you experienced.
Lost Financial Support
Losing a loved one may also mean that you lose:
- Their income, which may be a surviving loved one’s primary or sole form of financial support
- Benefits provided by the decedent’s employer, such as health insurance
- The benefit of potential raises, retirement contributions, and other sources of income that the decedent was likely to obtain in the future
Most of us are unprepared for a loved one to suddenly pass away. A lawsuit may be the only way to get the financial relief you need because of a wrongful death in Opelousas.
Funeral Costs, Property Damage Costs, and Medical Expenses
These three types of financial losses we commonly see in wrongful death cases. If your loved one received medical care after their truck accident, you may be left with the cost of care. You may also have paid out of your own pocket for your loved one’s funeral service and to repair or replace damage to the decedent’s vehicle (which may be your vehicle, too).
We will work to ensure that liable parties pay you for all these costs, which can be significant. An Opelousas fatal truck accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers will identify and seek compensation for any other damages you suffered.
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.
ClientWhy Trust Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers to Lead Your Fatal Truck Accident Case in Opelousas?
As the National Safety Council (NSC) explains, your case may involve significant compensation, as fatal accidents can cause millions of dollars in losses. You want to choose the right firm to lead your case, and we suggest you choose Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers.
As a client of our firm, you will:
- Be our priority: The client comes first with Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers. Our job is to win cases, and we focus intensely on achieving this goal. In addition to fighting for your financial recovery, we will work hard to make you feel valued as a member of our legal family.
- Be able to reach your attorney: Some law firms accept a case and then go radio silent. Not us. Our clients can reach our team whenever they need to, whether early or late. If we cannot respond immediately, we will get back to you as soon as possible.
- Pay no upfront or out-of-pocket costs: Our attorneys work for contingency fees. We receive no upfront payment, and we get a percentage of your settlement or judgment. If we don’t win, however, we do not receive a fee. Our firm will cover all case-related costs, so there is no financial risk in hiring us.
- Be able to focus on your well-being: We will handle the entire legal process. While we will want to meet with you at the beginning of your case, we’ll handle the rest. You can focus on working through your loss, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers will take care of the legal stuff.
We are a firm built in Louisiana, serving victims of negligence in Louisiana. Our familiarity with Opelousas allows us to handle your case in an efficient, hands-on manner.
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 | ClientHow We Serve Victims of Fatal Truck Accidents in St. Landry Parish
Our legal team will lead your case from start to finish, assisting you by:
- Protecting you: Our first duty is protecting you. We’ll deal with insurance companies and other attorneys who may have motives to undermine your case.
- Identifying liable parties: We’ll determine who is legally responsible for your loved one’s passing in Opelousas. Multiple parties may owe you compensation for the fatal truck accident.
- Collecting evidence and documentation: Our team will build your case by collecting evidence of negligence and documentation of your damages.
- Hiring experts: We hire any expert who can strengthen our client’s case and will do the same for you.
- Leading settlement discussions: Our attorneys stand firm at the negotiating table. If liable parties do not offer a fair settlement, we will urge you not to accept.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers is prepared to take your case to court. Though we may secure a settlement and resolve your case, we never back down from a necessary trial in Opelousas.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientCall Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Today for a Free Consultation
Let an Opelousas fatal truck accident lawyer from our firm start your case for justice. We will fight for the financial recovery you deserve. In doing so, we will work to hold liable parties accountable for your loved one’s passing.
Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today to complete your free consultation.
