We provide personal attention to each wrongful death case while aggressively pursuing justice for families throughout Louisiana. Our top-rated attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault have a combined 150+ years of experience representing spouses, children, and families after the tragic death of a loved one and have recovered over 10 billion dollars for severely injured individuals and families.

In Central Louisiana and statewide across Louisiana, common instances of wrongful death that we have the necessary expertise to handle:

• 18-wheeler collisions on I-49, I-20, I-10, surrounding state highways, and local intersections;
• Motorcycle fatalities;
• Pedestrian deaths at crosswalks and on shoulders of the roadways.

• Oil rig explosions and catastrophic drilling accidents;
• Refinery accidents such as explosions and chemical exposures;
• Falls and serious injuries from scaffolds, ladders, roofs; In Louisiana’s private industries, construction has the highest number of fall-related fatalities in the state.
• Serious injuries and fatalities resulting from logging, timber, and agricultural operations;

• Shootings, sexual assaults, and criminal violence at businesses and apartments because of negligent security;
• Burn deaths and smoke inhalation fatalities from fires and explosions at residential and commercial properties;
• Drownings at apartment complexes and hotels

• Offshore platform explosions
• Vessel collisions and crush injuries
• Drowning incidents
• Equipment failures and falls
• Inadequate safety measures

• Refinery and shipyard workers exposed to asbestos
• Construction trades exposure
• Power plant exposure
• Paper Mill employees
• Exposures leading to mesothelioma and other asbestos-causing cancers and diseases

• Surgical errors
• Misdiagnosis
• Emergency Room Negligence
• Medication Errors
• Birth Injuries

• Vehicle defects causing crashes
• Industrial equipment failures
• Dangerous pharmaceuticals
• Defective medical devices
• Toxic chemical exposure

Separate from the family’s wrongful death claim for the death of a loved one, a survival action may entitle separate recovery for:

Before death

Knowing death was imminent

• Medical Bills and Funeral Costs: Medical treatment incurred before death and burial costs after death
• Lost Income: Lifetime earnings lost due to a loved one’s death
• Lost Benefits: Retirement and pensions
• Loss of Services: Household contributions

• Loss of Love and Affection: Compensation to the spouse for lost companionship and support
• Loss of Guidance: Children needlessly losing the guidance and support of a parent entitles children to damages
• Mental Anguish: Family’s grief and suffering
• Loss of Support: Lost emotional and moral support

Our team has spent decades securing lifetime care and maximum compensation for catastrophically injured victims across Louisiana.

We understand that no amount of money can bring back your loved one. But holding at-fault parties accountable for your loved one’s death can provide financial security for your family’s future and can prevent future tragedies from taking place.

Our attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault have decades of experience handling, winning, and maximizing your family’s recovery from complex wrongful death cases in Central Louisiana and surrounding communities throughout the entire state.

Contact Our Louisiana Wrongful Death Lawyers Today:

• 24/7 Line: (318) 561-2500
• Online: Free Evaluation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)- Louisiana Wrongful Death Claims

How is wrongful death different from criminal charges?

Wrongful death in Louisiana is a civil claim for monetary damages due to the death of your loved one. Criminal charges (like vehicular homicide charges after a motor vehicle fatality) are separate and apart from a civil wrongful death claim and survival action. You can, and should, call for an evaluation of pursuing civil damages even if criminal charges are not filed.

What if my loved one was partially at fault?

Louisiana’s comparative fault law allows recovery even with partial fault. For example, if your loved one was 30% at fault, the family of the deceased can still recover 70% of damages. Our Louisiana wrongful death attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault fight to minimize fault attribution to your loved one and maximize recovery for the family.

Who can bring a wrongful death claim, and how are wrongful death awards divided?

Louisiana law specifies distribution based on a priority ranking of survivors. Surviving spouses and children take priority. If your loved one left behind no spouses or children, the parents of the deceased can bring the wrongful death claim and survival action. If no surviving parents, other surviving family members may be the priority to bring the claims on behalf of the lost loved one. Our Louisiana wrongful death attorneys can assist your family in evaluating who may be able to bring a claim for your loved one’s death.

Do we have a claim if death occurred months after the accident?

Yes, a wrongful death claim or lawsuit can be brought even if the death did not immediately occur at the time of the original injury, as long as the death resulted from the original incident. Each case requires specific analysis and guidance. Our top-rated Louisiana wrongful death attorneys have the expertise to guide you through this evaluation. We take immediate action to investigate, preserve critical evidence such as autopsy results and police reports, and we work with accident and medical experts to prove causation.

What if the person who caused the death has no insurance?

Our Louisiana wrongful death attorneys investigate all potential sources of recovery to provide your family with the maximum recovery from this tragic event. We thoroughly investigate all sources of liability, including the employer, the premises owner, uninsured motorist coverage, personal assets, and parent company liability in commercial matters. Our qualified attorneys leave no stone unturned. Please call us today so that we can work on behalf of your family in your time of greatest need.