Metairie Wrongful Death Lawyer
Did you lose a loved one due to someone else’s negligence in Metairie, Louisiana? Our compassionate attorneys at Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers can help. With 50 years of combined experience and tens of millions recovered, contact us at (888) 601-0127 for a free consultation.
How Mansfield Melancon Can Help After a Wrongful Death in Metairie
- Investigating the circumstances of your loved one’s death
- Identifying all liable parties and insurance coverage
- Gathering evidence to prove negligence
- Calculating all wrongful death damages available under Louisiana law
- Negotiating with insurance companies for a fair settlement
- Filing a wrongful death lawsuit if necessary
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Louisiana?
Louisiana law prioritizes: surviving spouse and children first; if none, surviving parents; if none, siblings; if none, grandparents.
What Damages Can Be Recovered?
Surviving family members may recover funeral and burial expenses, medical bills incurred before death, loss of financial support and future income, loss of companionship and consortium, and mental anguish and grief.
How Long Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Louisiana?
Louisiana law gives surviving family members one year from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This deadline is strict — missing it can permanently bar recovery.
Contact Our Metairie Wrongful Death Lawyers for a Free Consultation
Contact Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers today for a free consultation.