Types of Compensation Available for Wrongful Death Under Louisiana Law
In a viable wrongful death claim, the estate of the decedent and the surviving family members may be entitled to various forms of compensation.
The types of economic and non-economic compensation that could be awarded include:
- Costs of last illness or injury, such as hospital stays or surgery
- Lost wages
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Conscious pain and suffering experienced by the decedent from their last illness or injury
- Damaged or destroyed property from the same accident or incident that caused the decedent’s fatal injury or illness
The eligible surviving family members of a deceased individual may be able to recover compensation in a wrongful death claim for:
- Lost financial contributions and benefits of the decedent
- The value of the decedent’s lost household services
- The loss of the decedent’s care, companionship, society, guidance, and emotional support
If the personal representative brings a wrongful death claim in the absence of eligible surviving family members, the personal representative will usually only be allowed to recover the losses suffered by the decedent and the estate.
Examples of Wrongful Death Claims Our Baton Rouge Law Firm Handles
Virtually any accident that results in injury can also lead to fatal injuries for innocent victims involved. Some of the common wrongful death claims that our Baton Rouge law firm handles include:
- Car accidents
- Truck wrecks
- Motorcycle crashes
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Criminal violence
- Product liability claims, including those involving medical devices, prescription drugs, machinery, tools, vehicles, household appliances, toys, and recreational and sports equipment
- Slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents
- Work-related accidents
- Dog attacks
- Asbestos exposure
- Premises liability claims, including defective or hazardous conditions of property or inadequate security leading to injury and death by criminal activity
If you have a loved one who has passed away due to the wrongful acts of another person or entity, Tomeny | Best Injury Lawyers can enable your family to pursue compensation and justice for your loved one.