Experienced New Orleans, LA, Wrongful Death Attorney
Recently suffered the loss of a loved one at the hands of someone else due to their negligence? Gertler Law Firm is here to support you and your family as you seek justice.
Losing a loved one is one of the most devastating experiences you can endure, especially when that loss is the result of someone else’s negligence. The pain, anger, and grief can be overwhelming, and the last thing you need is to be bogged down by legal issues and have to make your way through them on your own.
Seeking justice is still vitally important. Fortunately, in Louisiana, there are laws that protect you in these situations, and which confer the ability to seek compensation for your losses. This is truly helpful, given how much of a financial burden you will likely find yourself in following such a loss.
At Gertler Law Firm, our wrongful death claim lawyers know these challenges, but we also know the law. As such, we strive to provide compassionate and personalized legal support that gets you the compensation the law says you deserve. Based in New Orleans, LA, we’ve done just that for many Louisianans in the aftermath of unjustly losing a loved one. We do whatever it takes to truly understand your unique situation and craft the best strategy we possibly can. Everything we do comes from a place of wanting to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family, all the while allowing you to focus on healing rather than being consumed by a legal case.
What Is Wrongful Death?
Wrongful death occurs when a person dies due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness. Whether this negligence is intentional or not isn’t relevant as far as the law is concerned. Common contexts where wrongful death occurs include:
- Car accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Workplace incidents
The underlying purpose of a wrongful death claim is to provide you and your family with some sort of financial compensation for the losses you’ve suffered as a result of your loved one’s death. Although obviously, money doesn’t make up for your loss, it can help alleviate the financial burdens you’ve incurred as a result of medical bills, funeral costs, and loss of income. More than this, it provides a measure of justice and accountability, serves to recognize your losses and holds the responsible party liable.
Why Partner With A Wrongful Death Law Firm Like Gertler Law Firm?
When seeking wrongful death compensation, there are, unfortunately, a number of hoops you will need to jump through in order to obtain the justice and financial support your family deserves. Without a thorough understanding of the law or experience navigating the legal system, this is fairly difficult to pull off. More important than this, it really isn’t something you should be doing after losing loved one. Partnering with a wrongful death attorney means they’ll take care of the following so you can focus on what truly matters.
Investigation The Circumstances
As part of your wrongful death claim, you’ll need to conduct a robust investigation. This investigation seeks important evidence that you can use to build out your claim. Partnering with us means one of our wrongful death claim lawyers will take care of this for you. They’ll gather evidence, interview witnesses, consult experts, and review countless documents to get to the bottom of everything.
Determining Liability
Identifying who is responsible for your loved one’s passing is a key part of a wrongful death claim. We’ll exhaust all of the evidence we compile to figure out who is liable, be it an individual, company, medical professional, or someone else, and move forward accordingly.
Calculating Damages
Money isn’t more important than the loved one you’ve lost, but it’s still important. We’ll calculate how much you should be compensated by the liable party, regardless of how you suffer the financial damage you have, be it from:
- Medical expenses
- Funeral costs
- Lost income
- Loss of companionship
- Pain and suffering
- And more
Advocacy
Representation is critical in wrongful death claims, especially if you have no prior experience dealing with an insurance company concerned only with its bottom dollar or with the legal system. We’ll step in to act on your behalf in negotiations or litigation should your case proceed in that direction.
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Gertler Law Firm | New Orleans, LA
If you are in New Orleans, LA, and have lost a loved one due to wrongful death, email or call Gertler Law Firm’s compassionate and experienced wrongful death attorneys at (504) 581-6411 today. We’ll listen to your story in a consultation and answer any questions you have. We’ll also break down how we can help you as you move forward with your claim. Justice for your loved one begins with reaching out to Gertler Law Firm today.