Practice Areas
Wrongful Death
Holding negligent parties accountable when families lose a loved one due to preventable harm.
Losing a family member to negligence is an experience no one should have to endure. Louisiana wrongful death laws allow surviving family members to seek justice and compensation.
Who Can File
Under Louisiana law, the right to bring a wrongful death action follows a specific order of priority: surviving spouse and children first, then parents, then siblings, then grandparents. The claim must generally be filed within one year of the death.
Common Causes
- Trucking and motor vehicle accidents
- Workplace and industrial accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Defective products
- Premises liability