Wrongful Death Attorney 
New Orleans

The law demands that anyone responsible for causing the death of another must compensate the family for their loss. Louisiana laws also allow certain family members to seek damages for the pain and suffering that a deceased person endured prior to death. This is called a survivor action. If you plan to file a claim for your loved one’s suffering, you should get help from a lawyer experienced in handling wrongful death cases.

Our New Orleans wrongful death attorneys represent clients with wrongful death cases and survival action claims in all of Louisiana including Ascension Parish, Donaldsonville, Assumption Parish, Napoleonville, Baton Rouge, Jefferson Parish, Estelle, Gretna, Harvey, Kenner, Marrero, Metairie, New Orleans, Terrytown, Westwego, Lafayette Parish, Lafourche Parish, Thibodaux, Livingston Parish, Orleans Parish, Plaquemines Parish, Belle Chasse, and St. Charles Parish.

The Cardone Law Firm works with clients to achieve satisfactory results in all wrongful death matters. Getting compensation for the wrongful death of a family member is often essential. To access that financial relief, it’s important to have a skilled attorney not only sensitive to your loss but who has experience in these types of actions. 

Mr. Cardone has over 37 years of experience practicing law and has primarily focused on personal injury matters. Our team of legal professionals has a proven track record of holding drivers, medical providers, and insurance companies accountable for wrongful death losses. If a family member has died because of the negligence of another party, Phone Cardone at 504-522-5333 at the earliest possible time to receive the justice your family deserves. You can also fill out the online contact form for a free and quick response.

Punitive damages are meant to punish defendants for egregious wrongdoing. In wrongful death suits, you may be awarded punitive damages if the at-fault party in your case caused or engaged in gross negligence, intentional actions, severe harm, or willful disregard for the safety of others. To seek punitive damages, you will need assistance from a wrongful death attorney. New Orleans residents can count on our experienced lawyers at Cardone Law Firm.

For those killed by someone else’s actions or negligence, surviving spouses, children, or parents may be able to seek compensation by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. To help surviving family members access wrongful death damages, your attorney will need to establish liability by proving the argument below:

• Duty of Care – The at-fault party owed the deceased a duty of care, such as the duty to drive responsibly or the duty to offer safe products.
• Breach – The at-fault party breached their duty of care, such as by driving recklessly, manufacturing dangerous products, or causing surgical errors.
• Causation – The at-fault party’s breach of duty directly caused the wrongful death accident.
• Damages – The loss caused specific damages, such as funeral costs and lost financial support.

To prove each element of this argument for liability, experienced wrongful death attorneys can use a range of evidence, potentially including automobile accident reports, medical records, expert testimony, and estimates of lost future income. Your attorney will need to act quickly after a fatal accident to ensure this critical evidence is preserved. For help proving negligence in your wrongful death case, you can count on our legal team.

Most attorneys for wrongful death work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we get paid as a part of your settlement. This means you won’t pay for any attorney’s fees out-of-pocket. We’re also happy to provide free case reviews to give grieving families a chance to learn about their legal rights and the services we offer. Reach out today to get legal assistance from our dedicated team. We know nothing can make up for the loss of your loved one, but a survivor action can help provide financial support.