Accidents happen in life, but when they take someone’s life, it can be catastrophic for those left behind. Sometimes a horrific car accident may take the life of someone you love. However, there are plenty of other reasons that accidents leading to death may occur. Whenever this happens, whatever the reason might be, it leaves devastation behind. Just know that you are eligible to collect financial compensation for your suffering. You do not have to suffer without monetary recovery for your pain.
At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we take every loss seriously, understanding the pain and suffering it causes. We do not believe anyone should have to go through this type of loss without proper compensation. Our attorneys are ready to assist you as you go through this challenging time. We know the Louisiana laws concerning wrongful death.
If you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, it is time to take action to preserve your rights in a wrongful death case. At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we will ensure you have a strong advocate fighting your case.
Contact our Scott wrongful death lawyer and discuss the details of your case. Call our office at (337) 777-7777. We will give you a free, no-obligation, free consultation.
Types of Wrongful Death Cases
As stated above, many things can go wrong, leading to wrongful death. Let us look at some of the more common ones.
Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a common occurrence in the United States. Physicians and pharmacists make errors more often than you may realize. Sadly, their mistakes sometimes have tragic outcomes, and people die. We can hold them accountable for their actions when this happens.
Motor Vehicle Wrecks
Many car accidents turn fatal, leaving loved ones behind. When the other driver is negligent or breaks any driving laws, then they are responsible.
Workplace Accidents
Workplace accidents can result in serious accidents. People who are working with large equipment or in construction are especially at risk. They could fall, or something heavy may fall on them; there are many scenarios that could result in a workplace accident.
Product Malfunction
While most products work as intended, there are times when an item may malfunction. When this happens, people are at risk of serious injury or death. The manufacturer can be held liable in these cases.
If your loved one died as a result of any of these scenarios or another not listed here, then a Scott wrongful death lawyer can help you with getting the financial compensation you deserve. At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we do not charge unless we collect. Contact us at (337) 777-7777 for a free consultation.
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ClientBuilding Evidence
When filing a wrongful death claim, your lawyer must build the case with evidence to prove liability. In other words, even in cases where an accident occurs, and someone dies, the lawyer still must present evidence proving that the other party was responsible. Your Scott wrongful death lawyer will establish proof that the other person was liable for the accident.
The first step for the lawyer is to prove that the other party had a duty of care to the deceased person. Duty of care is a legal term that means the person is responsible for not causing any injury to you. For example, if you are in the care of a doctor who is providing services to you, then he or she has a duty of care to the patient. Even other drivers have a duty of care to other drivers.
Once a duty of care is established, the lawyer must prove that there was a breach in this duty of care. This breach means that the at-fault party failed in their duty somehow and harmed the other person. This error could be through negligence, something they did, something they failed to do, or any other act. For example, in the case of a medical malpractice suit, the breach would occur if the physician did not properly diagnose a patient, and they died as a result.
The final step in proving the case is showing a link from the cause to the damages. In other words, the lawyer will show that the actions of the other party directly led to the death. It must be a cause and effect correlation.
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 | ClientLouisiana Wrongful Death Law and Statute of Limitations
Under Louisiana’s Civil Code § 2315.2, a personal representative may be able to bring a lawsuit against the person at fault for the death of a loved one. That personal representative could be a spouse, a child of the deceased, a father or mother, possibly even extended family. As stated above, your Scott wrongful death lawyer will make the case that the other party was liable for causing the death of your loved one.
In addition, Louisiana Civil Code § 3492 allows you one year to file a wrongful death claim.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientWork with a Scott Wrongful Death Lawyer
When you hire a Scott wrongful death lawyer, they will ensure that your case is solid. You will not have to worry about gathering any of the evidence or dealing with the other parties involved. You can take time to heal from the trauma you are experiencing while our legal team manages all the issues for you. Some of the tasks your lawyer will handle for you include:
- Filing all the appropriate paperwork for your claim
- Gathering evidence to create your case
- Researching additional statutes and laws if necessary
- Negotiating a settlement with the other party
- Representing you in court
When you contact a Scott wrongful death lawyer, we will set up a free, no-obligation case consultation for you. We will go over the details of your case to determine if the duty of care, breach of duty, and other details can be established. You will not have to pay anything unless your case wins a settlement. Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers at (337) 777-777 today.
