If you have lost a loved one due to another party’s wrongful or negligent action or inaction, you may be feeling angry, confused, and overwhelmed.
No amount of money can ever compensate you for your loss. However, pursuing justice can help empower you, and financial compensation may help ease some of the burdens caused by the death of your loved one.
Our compassionate Brusly wrongful death attorneys want to walk beside you during this difficult time. We will guide you, protect your rights, and help you recover maximum compensation.
Call (225) 999-1111 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
Why Choose Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys To Handle Your Wrongful Death Claim?
- We are compassionate and understand that no amount of money can compensate you for your loss.
- Our injury attorneys in Brusly understand that financial compensation can help ease some of the burdens on your family caused by the unexpected death of your loved one.
- We have helped clients recover over $10 billion, and we want to help you recover maximum compensation.
- We handle every case and every client with respect and dignity.
Common Causes of Wrongful Death
Wrongful death can have various causes. Some of the most common causes of wrongful death in Brusly 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
What Damages Can I Recover in a Brusly Wrongful Death Case?
The type and amount of damages you can recover in a Brusly wrongful death claim depends on your relationship to the decedent and other factors.
If you are eligible, you may be able to recover compensation for the loss of financial support you would have received from the decedent, as well as damages for your loss of the decedent’s love, companionship, and guidance.
The expenses of the decedent’s burial and funeral should be recoverable in a successful wrongful death claim. Additionally, you may be able to recover the damages for your mental anguish, emotional distress, and grief.
Can I 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.
What is the Statute of Limitations for a Brusly Wrongful Death Claim?
Unlike most personal injury claims, the statute of limitations for wrongful death actions in Louisiana is one year from the date of death, as outlined in Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.2(B).
Contact Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys Today
If you lost a loved one because of another party’s negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct, you may have the right to file a wrongful death action to recover damages.
While no amount of money can bring your loved one back or compensate you for your loss, financial compensation may help ease some of the burdens caused by their death.
The compassionate Brusly wrongful death lawyers at Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys can help you recover the compensation you are entitled to. Call (225) 999-1111 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.