Losing a loved one due to another party’s negligence or wrongful conduct can leave you angry, confused, and devastated. Although no amount of money can bring back your loved one or compensate for your loss, compensation can help ease some of the financial burdens caused by your loved one’s death.
At Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys, our Baker wrongful death attorneys have a proven track record of securing maximum compensation for our clients, and we are committed to helping you obtain the justice and full compensation you are entitled to.
Call (225) 999-1111 or visit our contact page and schedule a free consultation.
Why Choose a Baker Wrongful Death Lawyer From Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys?
- Our firm is based on strong Christian values. We genuinely care about your loss and want to help ease some of your burdens by recovering maximum financial compensation for you.
- We have a proven record of success. Our Baker personal injury lawyers have helped recover billions of dollars for clients.
- We offer free consultations to discuss your concerns.
- You pay nothing until we recover compensation on your behalf.
What Is Wrongful Death?
Wrongful death is when a person dies due to the fault of another party. Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.2 provides that a wrongful death cause of action may be brought to recover damages sustained by a decedent’s survivors in the event of wrongful death.
Common Causes of Wrongful Death
Common causes of wrongful death include:
- Motor vehicle accidents, including trucks, cars, SUVs, and motorcycles.
- Pedestrian accidents.
- Bicycle accidents.
- Boating accidents.
- Slip and fall injuries.
- Workplace accidents.
- Violent attacks, including domestic abuse.
- Dog and other animal attacks.
- Product liability injuries.
Potential Recoverable Damages in a Wrongful Death Claim in Baker
The type and amount of damages you can recover in a Baker wrongful death claim depend on the facts of your case, including your relationship to the decedent. You may be able to recover funeral and burial expenses, the future lost wages of the decedent if you relied on their income, and loss of companionship or consortium.
If your loved one survived for a while after the accident or injury that resulted in their death, you may be able to recover the damages that they would have been able to recover had they survived. These damages are available in a survival action, as provided by the Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.1, and may include the decedent’s pain and suffering, their lost wages from the time of the accident until death, and their medical expenses incurred during that time.
Who Can File a Baker Wrongful Death Claim?
According to Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.2, the following persons may be able to recover damages in a wrongful death action:
(1) The surviving spouse and child or children of the deceased, or either the spouse or the child or children.
(2) The surviving father and mother of the deceased, or either of them if he left no spouse or child surviving.
(3) The surviving brothers and sisters of the deceased, or any of them, if he left no spouse, child, or parent surviving.
(4) The surviving grandfathers and grandmothers of the deceased, or any of them, if he left no spouse, child, parent, or sibling surviving.
How Long Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Baker?
You only have one year from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim in Louisiana.
Contact Our Baker Wrongful Death Lawyer Today
If you have lost a loved one due to another party’s negligence or wrongful action, you may be able to recover compensation for damages. At Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys, we have the experience and skills to help you get the maximum compensation you are entitled to.
Call (225) 999-1111 or visit our contact page and schedule a free consultation.