Wrongful Death

New Orleans Wrongful Death Attorneys

Louisiana Wrongful Death Lawyers Fight for Grieving Families

There is nothing more tragic than losing a loved one as a result of another’s negligence. If you have lost a loved one, it is vital that you consult with an experienced New Orleans wrongful death attorney. Attorneys at Tony Clayton & Associates can help you recover the compensation your family deserves for your loss. Although compensation will not bring back your loved one, it can help get justice and secure your family’s future.

What Qualifies as Wrongful Death?

A wrongful death claim can be filed when a person’s negligence or intentional acts causes the death of another person. A wrongful death claim allows those suffering the loss of a loved one to seek compensation for their damages and loss. While wrongful death can be broad, it doesn’t cover every kind of accident that causes the death of another.

For example, the following would meet the requirements of a wrongful death claim:

Car accidents caused by drunk driving, texting, or other related issues
Criminal actions such as attacks or assaults
Defective products or drugs
Drowning accidents due to property damage
Medical malpractice from a doctor
Workplace accidents caused by absence of training or supervision

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?

The loss of a loved one is a devastating experience, and it is even more difficult when their death could have been prevented. If you have lost your loved one, you may be eligible to seek compensation for their loss and hold the responsible parties accountable. Although laws vary from states to state, in most cases, close family members of the victims can bring forth a wrongful death claim.

In most states, the following individuals are eligible to file a wrongful death claim:

Children (18 and older)
Siblings
Parents
Spouses or life partners
Any other dependents

In more cases, children and spouses are given the primary right to file a wrongful death claim. This means that a parent, sibling, or other relative will be unable to file one if the spouse or child already has.

Work with Our New Orleans Wrongful Death Attorneys

If you have lost a loved one because of another person’s negligence, we encourage you to contact us as quickly as possible. Regardless of how the incident occurred, our attorneys have the skills and knowledge to represent your rights. With over 20 years of experience representing the people of Louisiana, we can develop a strong case for you. We can walk you through every step of the way.

Contact our New Orleans wrongful death lawyers today for a free case review: (504) 608-3211!

Hundreds of Millions Won for Our Clients

$171 Million
Our clients were in a massive plant explosion that left them physically and psychologically damaged, but we got a record settlement to help them recover.
$117 Million
Our client, a pregnant mother, suffered a catastrophic injury in her cervical spine while riding in an ambulance. We won her the largest single-injury verdict in Louisiana history.
$37 Million
Our client, a floating dock worker, won $37 million after losing his leg in a terrible accident.
$27 Million
Our firm won a $13.7 million verdict for a group of plant workers who were grievously harmed because management cut corners.
$16 Million
A Louisiana jury returned a verdict of $16 million for our clients, who survived a massive plant explosion that management could have prevented.
$11.9 Million
Our client was riding his bike when he was struck by a car, causing a skull fracture and brain damage. We won him $11.9 million in court.
$11 Million
A woman suffered a severe spinal cord injury after she was struck head-on in a collision involving two dump trucks. We won her an $11 million verdict to ensure she recovered well.
$5.4 Million
Our client was injured in a car accident due to a dangerously placed billboard, but we were able to help her recover millions to get back on her feet.
$3.8 Million
Our firm won $3.8 million for a little girl whose foot was burned due to a failed hot water heater. The jury ultimately found the apartment manager responsible.
$117 Million
Source: The Advocate 8/12/2012. Suit No. 70538 Division D 18th JDC Parish of Iberville.

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