Chalmette Wrongful Death Lawyers

Representing Family Survivors in St. Bernard Parish & Surrounding Areas

The loss of a loved one is one of the most stressful and emotionally challenging of life events. It creates a void that can never truly be filled. Such losses can leave families devastated by grief. When it involves a breadwinner or stay-at-home parent, dependent survivors additionally suffer the loss of financial resources or family care services. Nothing can replace the person you loved, and emotional recovery can take years to overcome. 

This intense experience is often more profound when the loss is sudden, unexpected, and unjust. Other types of family deaths may come with a measure of preparation or acceptance. Wrongful deaths are those that could have been prevented. These incidents can leave families grappling with grief while facing potentially complex legal issues, financial instability, and psychological struggle.

At Tonry & Giraud, our legal team understands the trauma of wrongful death for those left behind. We are committed to providing the human support and compassion you need at such a painful time, combined with aggressive and staunch advocacy in pursuing the compensation you need and deserve under the Louisiana wrongful death law. 

Request a free initial consultation with a Chalmette wrongful death attorney. Call us at (504) 470-0738 or reach us via our online contact form. 

Wrongful Death in Louisiana

Wrongful death is a legal term used when someone loses their life due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual or entity. In Louisiana, these claims are a civil action distinct from criminal charges and can be brought forward when a death occurs that should have been preventable.

Examples of wrongful death include a pedestrian being killed by a drunk driver or a person dying from a gunshot wound in an attempted robbery in the parking structure of a sports arena. 

Common causes of wrongful deaths include: