Wrongful Death

Sometimes, families that have recently lost loved ones turn to the civil courts in pursuit of justice. When the state cannot prosecute an individual due to a lack of evidence or when the party at fault for a tragedy successfully defends against pending charges, those...

Grief is usually the dominant emotion that surviving loved ones experience when a member of someone's family dies. People may have a hard time adjusting to daily life without someone who played a major role in theory families. It can take years for people to come to...

If you lost a loved one through negligence or misconduct of an individual or entity, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party. This lawsuit allows you to hold them accountable and recover compensation for the wrongful death.  However, only...

Someone's unexpected passing results in many consequences for their loved ones. Those grieving a recent tragedy in Louisiana may sometimes decide to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. They can ask the civil courts for justice for the loss they have experienced. In...

Sadly, thousands of people lose their lives in the U.S. each year as a result of unintentional injuries. In many of these cases, negligence plays a role. When a person or entity’s negligence has resulted in the death of another person, this is referred to as a...

People die every day in Louisiana, and each of those losses is a tragedy for those who survive. However, some deaths may be more tragic than others. They occur not due to natural causes or advanced age but instead because of an incident caused by another party. Those...

Someone's untimely death in Louisiana will affect many other people. Those close to someone who dies tragically often have a hard time accepting their loss. The grief people experience can change who they are as a person and shift their other relationships.  They may...

Those who have recently lost a loved one to a car crash or similar incident often go to the Louisiana civil courts for justice. A wrongful death lawsuit is sometimes an option for people whose family members died due to misconduct or negligence.  A successful wrongful...

If you face the unexpected loss of a loved one, the emotional turmoil and shock can be overwhelming. As sudden death puts grief into motion without warning, there may be very little time to process your feelings before everything shifts. And, when someone's negligence...

The unexpected death of a loved one can lead to significant personal hardship for those who are left behind. Individuals may find themselves struggling with depression and other mental health challenges related to their grief. Their household may also experience...