Wrongful Death in Allen Parish
Who can pursue damages?
If another individual is at fault for the death of your loved one through
negligence or intentional misconduct, you may be able to seek compensation.
In Louisiana, a surviving spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandparent
can pursue damages for the death of their relative, depending on the survival
of the others. Parents can pursue compensation, for example, only if the
deceased person left no surviving spouse or children. With more than 35
years' experience, Hebert Holmes & Bertrand can help you pursue
just compensation.
Damages Available for Wrongful Death Cases
Louisiana does not provide information on the type of damages family members
can pursue, but they generally include loss of support, loss of society,
grief and anguish of the beneficiaries. Based on your loved one's
life expectancy and earnings, you may receive damages for loss of support.
In wrongful death cases, the loss of companionship and the emotional pain
of losing a loved one are determined by how close you were to your family
member. You can also pursue pecuniary damages, medical experiences, and
a burial allowance.
Contact Hebert Holmes & Bertrand
If you believe your loved one's death was the fault of another individual,
you should consider seeking the compensation you deserve. You only have
one year to file a wrongful death claim in the state of Louisiana, and
we can assist you in Kinder, Allen Parish, and Southwest Louisiana. Our
Allen Parish wrongful death attorneys have more than 100 years of combined
experience, and we are prepared to help you today. Each client's case
is different, and we can help you by personally listening to your needs
and goals for the future.
To learn more about your legal options, contact Hebert Holmes & Bertrandtoday!