Helping families after the loss of a loved one.
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WRONGFUL DEATH —
Nothing can make up for losing someone you love. But when a death was caused by a careless driver, a trucking company or an unsafe property, Louisiana law gives families a way to hold the responsible party accountable and to recover for the financial and personal losses that follow.
Stephen J. Hecker handles wrongful death cases with care and patience. We take on the insurance companies and the legal work so your family can grieve.
Louisiana law sets an order of who may bring these claims:
Adopted family members count. Family situations can be complicated, and we can help sort out who has the right to bring the claim.
Deadlines in wrongful death and survival cases can be as short as one year from the date of death, depending on the facts and when the death occurred. Evidence also needs to be preserved quickly. Call us as soon as you are ready to talk.
Talk to Stephen J. Hecker today. The consultation is free.
FAQ —
A wrongful death claim compensates the family for their own losses. A survival action is the claim the person who died would have had, such as their pain and suffering and medical bills before death. Both are often brought together.
First the surviving spouse and/or children. If there are none, the parents; then brothers and sisters; then grandparents.
It can be as short as one year from the date of death, depending on the circumstances. Talk to a lawyer as soon as possible.
The consultation is free and confidential. We’ll explain how our fees work before you decide anything.
PRACTICE AREAS
We help injured drivers, passengers and families get the compensation they deserve.
We take on trucking companies and their insurers after 18-wheeler crashes.
Riders get blamed first. We push back and work to show what really happened.
