Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death in Louisiana

Losing a loved one in an accident is devastating, and a wrongful death claim in Louisiana can help surviving family members seek accountability and support. These are the most sensitive claims we help with.

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2 years

'Prescriptive period' 2 years as of 2024-07-01 (was 1 year — a major recent change). Uses civil-law terminology.

How fault works

Pure comparative negligence (civil-law 'delictual' actions)

A wrongful death claim allows certain family members to pursue compensation when another party's negligence caused their loved one's death. Louisiana's pure comparative negligence rule can still allow recovery even if the person who died was found partly at fault, with damages reduced by that share. Louisiana's civil-law system sets deadlines as 'prescriptive periods,' and the general injury period became two years as of July 1, 2024, up from one year — a licensed attorney can confirm the exact deadline that applies to your family's situation. There is no need to navigate this alone during such a difficult time. FaultFreeClaims can connect you with an independent, compassionate Louisiana attorney who can guide your family forward.

What decides a wrongful death claim in Louisiana

Louisiana law decides which family members may file after a death, and that question gets answered before anything about fault is discussed.
Prescription is the name the civil law gives the deadline, and which period applies to your family depends on when your loved one was hurt.
The claim would be brought in the parish district court where it happened, and local counsel there is not a small detail.
An insurer may reach the family within days, while nobody in the house has read anything carefully yet.

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Wrongful Death in New Orleans

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Frequently asked questions

Who can bring a wrongful death claim in Louisiana?

Louisiana law allows certain surviving family members to pursue a wrongful death claim, and exactly who qualifies depends on the family circumstances. An independent attorney matched through FaultFreeClaims can explain whether you are eligible.

How long does my family have to bring a wrongful death claim in Louisiana?

Louisiana's civil-law deadlines are called prescriptive periods, and the general injury period is two years as of July 1, 2024; because timelines can vary, a licensed attorney can confirm the exact deadline for your case. Reaching out sooner helps preserve important evidence.

Can I recover if the accident was partly my fault?

Louisiana follows this rule: Pure comparative negligence (civil-law 'delictual' actions). Because the answer depends on the details, it's worth talking to an attorney who knows Louisiana law before assuming you have no case.

Does it cost anything to get connected?

No. Getting connected with an attorney through FaultFreeClaims is free and comes with no obligation. We are not a law firm — we connect you with independent, licensed attorneys.

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