Louisiana Wrongful Death Lawyers 

The wrongful death lawyers in Louisiana at Miller & Hilgendorf work closely with families who have lost a loved one due to the neglect or negligence of another person or party. Nothing can take away the immense pain that follows the sudden loss of a loved one due to a serious accident. This pain can only be made worse when another person’s negligence or neglect leads to the death of your loved one. Wrongful death claims can arise from a wide range of accidents and settings. The Louisiana wrongful death lawyers at Miller & Hilgendorf work closely with families who have lost loved ones in car accidents, truck accidents, or nursing home accidents, and who passed away after suffering other personal injuries.

Call 225-343-2205 for a FREE consultation. You may only have a limited time to make a wrongful death claim in Louisiana. Delay could result in the loss of your right to pursue a claim under the law.

If you have lost a loved one due to the neglect or negligence of another person or party, your family might be able to seek damages to cover medical bills incurred by your loved one before he or she passed away, burial costs, funeral expenses, and lost wages or earnings your family might suffer as a result of your loved one passing away. If you have questions about your rights or if you have recently lost a loved one in a serious accident, reach out to the Louisiana wrongful death lawyers at Miller & Hilgendorf today. We are here to help.

Who Can Make a Wrongful Death Claim in Louisiana?

Louisiana law only permits certain family members to file a wrongful death claim. Whether you’ll be able to file a wrongful death claim depends largely on your relationship to the person who passed away. Who can file a wrongful death claim in Louisiana?

• The surviving spouse of a person who passed away in an accident.
• The surviving children of a person who passed away in an accident.
• The surviving parents of a person who passes away with no surviving spouse or surviving children.
• The surviving grandparents of a person who passes away with no surviving parents, spouse, or children.
• Any person who may have the right to make a claim on the estate of a person who passed away.

If you are unsure about whether you have the right to file a wrongful death claim, you may want to speak to the wrongful death lawyers in Louisiana at Miller & Hildendorf. Our wrongful death attorneys can review your relationship with the deceased and help you with the next steps. We know how devastating the sudden loss of a loved one can be and offer compassionate and caring legal counsel to surviving family members.

What Damages Can I Collect in a Wrongful Death Claim in Louisiana?

A wrongful death claim can include a wide range of potential damages and losses. The sudden loss of a loved one, especially a family member who was a primary caretaker or primary breadwinner can be devastating. Here are some damages families might be entitled to receive in a wrongful death claim:

• Compensation for Funeral Expenses
• Compensation to Cover Lost Medical Benefits
• Money to Cover Lost Future Income as a result of the Loss
• Compensation for Medical Care Your Loved One Received Before He or She Passed Away
• Loss of Inheritance
• Pain and Suffering
• Lost Companionship
• Loss of Consortium
• Loss of Enjoyment

The loss of a loved one can be devastating and can come with losses for which there is a clear monetary figure, like medical expenses or funeral expenses, losses for which the financial numbers can sometimes be difficult to calculate (like future lost wages), and losses for things we aren’t used to giving a specific financial value (like pain and suffering, lost companionship, lost caretaking abilities). Yet, it is the figures for which we don’t think of the monetary value that we often have to consider the most and the closest. For example, if you lost a loved one who maybe didn’t work, but who cared for elderly relatives or children, you might find yourself facing the prospect of paying for expensive childcare or an expensive nursing home. Pain and suffering can affect your life in many ways, requiring therapy and counseling.

If you have lost a loved one, the wrongful death lawyers in Louisiana at Miller & Hilgendorf work closely with families to help them get the best possible settlement permitted under the law. We understand how devastating this time can be for you and your loved ones. We can help you navigate the insurance claim process and pursue a case under the law. Reach out to our wrongful death attorneys in Louisiana at Miller & Hilgendorf.

Complicated Grief 

One of the things that families can experience after the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one is complicated grief. Complicated grief is when feelings of mourning, grief, and loss don’t lessen over time. People with complicated grief may struggle to accept the loss and may struggle to move forward. One of the risk factors of complicated grief is the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one. Another risk factor can be when a person is involved in an accident where another person or party’s negligence resulted in death. If you are having trouble engaging with the world or resuming normal life activities after a loved one’s wrongful death, you might be suffering from complicated grief. Some symptoms of complicated grief include:

• Inability to focus on anything but the loss of your loved one
• Avoidance of anything that reminds you of your loved one, or intense focus on these reminders
• Problems accepting your loved one’s death
• Detachment or feeling numb
• Bitterness or anger over the loss
• Lack of trust in others
• Inability to enjoy life activities and things you previously enjoyed
• Loss of meaning
• Having difficulty working
• Isolating
• Depression
• Self-blame

These are just some of the symptoms of complicated grief. If you are experiencing this, you might need additional support, counseling, or therapy. Unfortunately, these services can be costly, or require high co-payments through insurance. If you are struggling to pay for mental health care after the loss of a loved one, you may be able to seek damages through a wrongful death claim. The wrongful death lawyers at Miller & Hilgendorf in Louisiana may be able to help you. Our attorneys offer compassionate and caring representation to individuals who have lost loved ones in tragic accidents.

Contact a Wrongful Death Lawyer in Louisiana Today

Call 225-343-2205 for a FREE consultation. You may only have a limited time to make a wrongful death claim in Louisiana. Delay could result in the loss of your right to pursue a claim under the law.