If your loved one lost their life due to a car accident, medical malpractice, or another form of negligence, we are truly sorry.
Nothing can replace what you have lost. But a wrongful death lawyer can build a case to help you achieve compensation and closure.
The Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy in Lafayette, LA, can provide you with an attorney to help your family right this wrong.
If your loved one lost their life due to a car accident, medical malpractice, or another form of negligence, we are truly sorry.
Nothing can replace what you have lost. But a wrongful death lawyer can build a case to help you achieve compensation and closure.
The Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy in Lafayette, LA, can provide you with an attorney to help your family right this wrong.
A wrongful death claim falls under the category of a personal injury lawsuit. When someone dies due to the legal fault of another person or entity, their family members have the right to file a claim for wrongful death if they’re suffering monetary injury as a result. Different incidents can lead to a wrongful death case, including:
If your loved one lost their life due to the negligence of another person or organization in New Iberia, Lafayette, or a surrounding area, filing a wrongful death lawsuit can allow you to seek financial compensation for your loved one’s lost wages, funeral expenses, and other losses.
UNDERSTANDING LOUISIANA’S WRONGFUL DEATH LAWS
A wrongful death claim must be filed by one of the victim’s surviving family members. The closer your familial relationship to the deceased person, the more likely you are to be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. As stated in Art. 2315.2 of the Louisiana statutes, the family members who are eligible to file a wrongful death claim to recover damages from the offending party include:
Family members by adoption are also included in this Article. If a parent abandoned the victim when they were a minor, the parent is not eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
FILE YOUR WRONGFUL DEATH CASE BEFORE TIME RUNS OUT
Louisiana has a statute of limitations of one year for wrongful death lawsuits, meaning you have one year from the date of the passing of your loved one to file your claim. However, it’s important to file your wrongful death suit as soon as you can because it can take several months to investigate and build your case. After the statute of limitations is up, you may lose the right to recover compensation for the wrongful death forever.
In order to file a claim for a wrongful death, there have to be financial losses. If your loved one lost their life because of an accident, we are ready to do everything possible to obtain compensation for:
OUR PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS CAN ALLEVIATE THE BURDEN ON YOUR FAMILY
If your family is healing from a tragedy, the last thing you want to do is put together a case. We understand that a victim’s loved ones need time to grieve, so we are committed to taking care of the legal aspects of a wrongful death case.
The average person isn’t expected to know everything about the legal process, but our personal injury lawyers can make sure that everything related to your wrongful death case is filed correctly and on time.
We always work closely with clients to keep them immediately informed of all actions we take in their cases. We are always available to answer questions so you can understand the details of your case and the legal process.
Our law firm offers free initial consultations so clients can explain their situation and financial hardships. Scheduling a free meeting with our personal injury lawyers can make you aware of your options and help you decide on the next steps to take. We can then decide if you have a case.
We work on a contingency basis, meaning our fee will be a reasonable percentage of your verdict or settlement. We will not collect this fee unless or until we secure your compensation. If our attorneys are unable to secure compensation for you, then you won’t owe us anything.
Our wrongful death attorneys at The Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy in Lafayette, LA, can help ease the pain of your loved one’s passing by representing your case and helping to secure compensation for your family in their time of need. Our personal injury lawyers can figure out what damages you’re eligible for and how much they’re worth.
Our law firm has worked on wrongful death cases for nearly half a century, so we know that nothing can reverse the damage that has been done. However, our attorneys will do everything in their power to help you and your family achieve justice in this difficult time. We will treat you with the care and compassion you deserve while you try to heal from the sudden loss of your loved one.
If you’re in the New Iberia, Louisiana, area, and you want to discuss filing a wrongful death claim, request a free consultation at our law firm in Lafayette. Fill out our online contact form or call: