Losing a family member because of someone else’s carelessness is one of the hardest things a Louisiana family can go through — and in the middle of the grief, most people have no idea what their legal rights are or how little time they may have to act. This guide explains, in plain language, who...
Read MoreLosing someone you love is often a painful and challenging experience. But when a sudden death is caused by someone’s reckless or negligent behavior, this overwhelming sense of grief can be even harder to accept. The courts provide surviving family members with the option to sue after a loss of this manner. However, you and...
Read MoreWrongful deaths are sudden and unexpected, often leaving a lasting scar long after family members pay their final respects. These tragic situations are hard to bear and often leave survivors in a serious financial crisis, with medical expenses and funeral costs piling up. You may be wondering what happens to the deceased’s life insurance policy...
Read MoreMany people believe that survival actions and wrongful death claims are the same. They are not, although there are similarities. A survival action asks for damages the deceased would have been entitled to had they recovered from the accident. In a wrongful death lawsuit, the damages are awarded to the family for their losses, although...
Read MoreThere are very few circumstances that are more tragic than when a loved one dies unexpectedly due to the negligent or reckless conduct of another person or company. Whether their death was caused by a car accident, maritime injury, or some other tragedy, you can pursue a wrongful death claim on their behalf under Louisiana’s...
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