Losing someone close to you changes everything. When someone else’s carelessness or wrongdoing caused that loss, the grief can feel even heavier. At Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer (LJBLegal), our Louisiana wrongful death lawyers help families across Thibodaux, Chackbay, and Lafourche Parish understand their rights and take the steps needed to find stability and support after a loss.
What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?
Louisiana law allows certain family members to file a wrongful death claim when a loved one dies due to negligence, recklessness, or intentional harm. These civil claims help hold the responsible party accountable and provide compensation for the losses you and your family now face.
Common Causes of Wrongful Death:
- Car, truck, or pedestrian accidents
- Medical errors
- Unsafe conditions at work or in public spaces
- Defective products
- Intentional violence or criminal acts
If you’re unsure whether your case qualifies, LJBLegal offers free consultations to answer your questions without pressure.
What Is a Survival Action?
In some cases, families can file both a wrongful death claim and a survival action. The survival action is for the pain, suffering, and medical expenses your loved one endured between the injury and their passing. It’s separate from the losses your family faces, but is just as important in seeking full compensation.
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Only specific people can file a wrongful death claim.
Louisiana law gives priority in this order:
- Spouse and children, biological or adopted
- Parents, if there’s no spouse or child
- Brothers and sisters, if there are no parents, spouse, or children
- Grandparents, if none of the above survive
LJBLegal can explain where your family fits and help you understand who has the legal right to file.
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For many families, a wrongful death case is about more than compensation. They want answers about what happened, accountability for the people responsible, and the peace of mind that comes from helping prevent the same tragedy from happening to someone else.
While no amount of money can replace your loved one, a claim can help ease the financial burden left behind and recognize the deep emotional toll of your loss.
Recoverable Damages May Include:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Medical bills related to the person’s final injury or illness
- Lost income, benefits, or household contributions
- Loss of love, care, companionship, and guidance
- The grief and emotional distress your family experiences
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Louisiana law allows just one year from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim. This is a strict deadline, and missing it often means losing the right to pursue compensation entirely.
Reach out to LJBLegal as soon as possible to protect your rights and preserve important evidence.
Do You Have to Go to Court?
Not always. Some claims settle through negotiation with insurance companies or other parties. But if a fair agreement isn’t offered, we’re ready to bring your case to court. We prepare every case thoroughly, whether it settles quickly or requires more time and effort to secure the right result.
We Help With the Details So You Can Focus on Healing
Our team handles everything: gathering records, filing paperwork, speaking with insurance companies, and staying ahead of deadlines. We explain what’s happening in plain language and guide you every step of the way.
What Makes a Good Wrongful Death Lawyer?
When you’re choosing someone to represent your family, you need more than just experience. Look for someone who listens, explains things clearly, and truly cares about what you’re going through. At LJBLegal, that’s how we serve every family we meet.
Why Choose Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer?
Families in Thibodaux and across Lafourche Parish deserve support from a legal team they can trust. Wrongful death cases are not just about money. Money cannot replace the person you lost. Many families also want answers, accountability, and help preventing the same thing from happening to another family.
- Client-first service: We treat your family with care, respect, and personal attention.
- Experienced representation: Our attorneys know how to handle Louisiana wrongful death claims and build cases carefully.
- Thorough case-building: Serious cases need more than a big name. They need the right team, the right preparation, and the right support.
- Peer-recognized attorneys: Loyd J Bourgeois has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and recognition from Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers, honors influenced by peer review and professional achievement.
- Strong client-focused ratings: Potential clients can review feedback and ratings on sites like Avvo and Justia, including a 10/10 Avvo rating and 10.0 Justia rating.
- Client-voted awards: The firm has been recognized in community and client favorite awards, including NOLA Family Favorites Favorite Attorney and New Orleans CityBusiness Top Winner for Best Personal Injury Lawyer.
- Local knowledge: We understand Lafourche Parish, local courts, local roads, insurance practices, and the community factors that can affect a wrongful death case.
- Free consultation: We offer a free initial consultation so you can get answers before deciding what to do next.
If your family lost a loved one in Thibodaux, Chackbay, or anywhere in Lafourche Parish, we are here to listen and explain your options.
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You don’t have to face this alone. Let us take the legal burden off your shoulders. We’ll listen, answer your questions, and explain what comes next, so you can focus on what matters most.
We understand that many families are not simply looking for compensation. They want to understand what happened, hold the responsible party accountable, and make sure their loved one’s story matters.
Contact LJBLegal today to speak with a Thibodaux wrongful death lawyer who can help your family understand what comes next.
