There are certain jobs in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana that are known to be dangerous and the employees and their families know that there is the chance that an accident can happen with injuries and death. Other jobs might not be as risky, but there is always...
Wrongful Death
Answers to some basic questions about wrongful death law
Whenever an Orleans Parish resident is killed as a result of the negligence of another person, the loved ones of the victim may want to learn more about pursuing damages in a wrongful death action. We have answered some fundamental questions about wrongful death cases...
Fatal car accident with police car kills elderly woman
When a person heads onto the road in New Orleans, there is the chance that there will be a car crash. In the most unfortunate circumstances, these accidents can result in a fatality. With any fatal accident, the family left behind will have to come to terms with the...
How are damages calculated in a wrongful death case?
Many families in Louisiana have had their lives shattered by fatal accidents. A fatal car accident, a fatal offshore accident or other kind of accident can have devastating effects and can leave survivors wondering where to turn. A wrongful death lawsuit is one method...
Drowning and wrongful death claims in Louisiana
Louisiana is blessed with ample bodies of water for residents and visitors to enjoy. Swimming, boating and fishing are all popular pursuits among people here. Unfortunately, the more time people spend on the water, the more likely they are to run into problems....
Louisiana wrongful death basics
If one person commits a legally wrongful act against another, the bad actor may be liable to the other under Louisiana's legal system. Both intentional bad acts and negligent acts may result in this kind of liability, depending on the circumstances. This has...
Kasem’s file wrongful death suit against step-mother
Legendary radio personality Casey Kasem passed away in 2014. Though a year has passed since his death, his children have yet to fully mourn his passing. Kasem's death was shrouded in allegations of elder abuse and extreme emotional distress at the hands of then wife,...
Fast and Furious actor’s daughter sues for wrongful death
Both Louisiana movie goers and car enthusiasts generally were horrified by the death of Fast and Furious franchise star, Paul Walker. The actor died in a fiery crash in a Porsche Carrera GT. Two years after the fatal crash, his daughter now pursues a wrongful death...
Louisiana wrongful death lawsuit filed by victim’s family
Incidents of Louisiana domestic violence can sometimes escalate and become deadly. One such incident occurred Sept. 23, 2014, and it involved a St. John the Baptist sheriff. The officer was killed during the standoff and his family now brings a wrongful death lawsuit...
Louisiana doctoriana d thulliard Frischhertz imlawsuit
The loss of a parent is difficult for Louisiana children of all ages. If there are questions concerning the circumstances of the death, Louisiana children may not be able to properly mourn. The death of a local doctor at the hands of his wife has raised these concerns...