Wrongful Death Attorney in Louisiana and Mississippi
When a loved one has died as the result of another’s negligent conduct, you may file a Wrongful Death suit. In Louisiana, you must file your claim within one year from the date of death and in Mississippi, you have three years to file. Nothing can bring back your loved one, but finding justice can help ease your emotional pain and a settlement can alleviate financial losses caused by your loved one’s death.
Wrongful death lawyer Thomas V. Alonzo represented the family of a railroad worker who was crushed by an 18 wheel truck in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. The wrongful death lawsuit filed against the trucking corporation sought damages from the defendant including wage loss, loss of support, medical expenses, funeral expenses, loss of consortium, and pain and suffering. After a four day jury trial, the jury returned a favorable verdict awarding the victim’s family a substantial monetary award.
How Do I Recognize a Wrongful Death?
A wrongful death claim can result from a variety of negligent actions including medical malpractice, a traffic collision, a workplace accident, or a malfunctioning product. Someone who causes another person’s death through carelessness or malice could be responsible for a wrongful death. Examples of wrongful death would be a drunk driver who strikes and kills a pedestrian, a fatal blow to the head in a fight, or a death caused by an industrial explosion at an improperly maintained construction site.
If you are unsure whether you have a wrongful death claim, contact Thomas V. Alonzo for a free evaluation of your case.
Damages that Can Be Recovered
The surviving family members, including the spouse, children, siblings and parents, may have a cause of action against the negligent party for their emotional and financial losses resulting from the death. Losses that may be recovered include the deceased’s current and future wage loss, loss of consortium, medical costs, burial expenses, pre-death pain and suffering, and any future financial losses that will result from the loved one’s death.
Thomas V. Alonzo Can Help You File a Claim
Attorney Thomas V. Alonzo has the experience to personally guide you through the process of filing a wrongful death claim. Mr. Alonzo will take the time to answer your questions and explain each step of litigating your claim. The initial consultation is free, and fees are on a contingency basis — you will be never be charged unless your claim is successful.
Call the Law Firm of Thomas V. Alonzo at (337) 704-2615 or (601) 944-1980 for a confidential and complimentary evaluation of your claim.