Losing a loved one is painful. However, when your loved one is taken from you because of another party’s wrongful or negligent actions, the anguish can be overwhelming.
At Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys, we understand that no amount of money can ever compensate you for the loss of your loved one.
However, financial compensation can help lessen some burdens caused by your loss. Additionally, seeking justice can be empowering and can help you move forward in a positive way.
If you have lost a loved one because of someone else’s fault, you need an experienced Addis wrongful death lawyer to help guide you through the legal process and help you get the justice and compensation you are owed.
Call (225) 999-1111 or complete the short form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
Why Choose an Addis Wrongful Death Lawyer From Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys?
- Our Addis injury attorneys will compassionately guide and support you during this dark time.
- We handle every case with respect and dignity.
- We understand that you are grieving the loss of your loved one and may also be fearful about your future. We want to help you get the compensation you need to handle many of the burdens caused by your loved one’s death.
- Our attorneys have helped clients recover over $10 billion, and we are committed to obtaining maximum compensation for you.
What Is Wrongful Death?
Wrongful death occurs when a person’s death is caused by the negligent, reckless, or intentional actions of another person. When a wrongful death happens, the family members or legal representatives of the deceased person may file a legal claim to recover compensation for the losses sustained.
Common Causes of Wrongful Death
Wrongful death can have various causes. Some of the most common causes of wrongful death in Addis include:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Workplace injuries
- Defective products
- Premises liability, such as slip and fall injuries
- Violent acts
Potential Recoverable Damages in a Wrongful Death Claim in Addis
In a Louisiana wrongful death action, the eligible parties may recover damages including:
- Loss of financial support and income the decedent would have provided them.
- The loss of the decedent’s love, companionship, guidance, and affection.
- The burial and funeral costs.
- The loved one’s mental anguish, grief, and emotional distress.
In addition to compensation available in the wrongful death action, family members may also be able to bring a survival action if the decedent survived for a period of time after the accident.
Available compensation in the survival action may include:
- Medical expenses the deceased incurred for treatment of the injuries that caused their death.
- The decedent’s pain and suffering between the time of the injury and their death.
- Lost wages the decedent would have earned between the time of the injury and their death.
- Other expenses or losses the decedent would have been able to file a claim for had they survived.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?
Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.2(A) outlines who may file a wrongful death action, providing as follows:
“If a person dies due to the fault of another, suit may be brought by the following persons to recover damage which they sustained as a result of the death:
- The surviving spouse and child or children of the deceased, or either the spouse or the child or children.
- The surviving father and mother of the deceased, or either of them if he left no spouse or child surviving.
- The surviving brothers and sisters of the deceased, or any of them, if he left no spouse, child, or parent surviving.
- The surviving grandfathers and grandmothers of the deceased, or any of them, if he left no spouse, child, parent, or sibling surviving.”
Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.1 outlines who may file a survival action. Survival actions may be brought by the same parties that may file a wrongful death action. Additionally, the deceased party’s succession representative may also file the survival action if none of the other parties do.
How Long Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Addis?
As provided by Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.2 B, a wrongful death action must be filed within one year from the date of the decedent’s death. Survival actions also have a statute of limitations of one year from the date of the decedent’s death, as outlined in Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.1(A).
Contact Our Addis Wrongful Death Attorney Today
If you have lost a loved one due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your damages.
The compassionate Addis wrongful death attorneys at Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys will fight tirelessly to help you get the justice and compensation you are owed.
Call (225) 999-1111 or complete the form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation.