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Losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence is devastating. We handle the legal burden with compassion so your family can focus on healing.
Standing Up for Louisiana Families
If you have lost a loved one due to the fault of another, please know that our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. You may also be facing medical bills incurred before the death, funeral expenses, and an uncertain future.
Wrongful death cases allow the family of the deceased to pursue an action against the negligent party. Our attorneys can advise you on your legal rights and help you obtain the compensation your family deserves.
A wrongful death claim may arise whenever a death is caused by another party’s negligence or misconduct. Cases we handle include deaths from:
Fatal crashes caused by distracted, drunk, or reckless drivers.
Collisions with 18-wheelers and commercial vehicles.
Fatal errors in diagnosis, surgery, medication, or hospital care.
Deaths on job sites, vessels, docks, and offshore platforms.
Dangerous drugs, medical devices, and other unsafe products.
Deaths caused by unsafe property conditions or inadequate security.
Louisiana law allows surviving family members to recover for their own losses and for what their loved one suffered before death.
Medical bills incurred before death and funeral and burial expenses.
The income and financial support your loved one would have provided.
Loss of companionship, guidance, and the emotional bond with your loved one.
The pain and suffering your loved one experienced before passing.
We know this is an overwhelming time. These steps help protect your family’s rights while you grieve.
Lean on loved ones and support services. The legal process can wait a short time, but not too long.
Keep the death certificate, police or incident reports, medical records, and bills.
Don’t give recorded statements or accept a settlement from the at-fault party’s insurer.
Social media posts can be used by the defense. Keep details private.
Strict deadlines apply. We investigate, preserve evidence, and handle the claim so your family doesn’t have to.
Insurance companies aren’t on your side. They want to protect their bottom line. Let Lindsey Scott handle the heavy lifting, navigate the complex claims process, and fight for the recovery you deserve.
Lindsey Scott, a native of Baton Rouge, has focused his practice on personal injury and civil litigation for more than twenty-four years, representing clients throughout Louisiana and the nation. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Southern University and earned his Juris Doctorate from the Southern University Law Center.
Lindsey is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Louisiana Association for Justice, and is licensed in all of the state’s district and federal courts. A member of Southern University’s 1993 national championship football team, he brings the same work ethic and determination to every client he represents.
Every case is unique, but our commitment to maximum compensation never changes. Here are some of our recoveries:
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Louisiana law sets an order of beneficiaries: first the surviving spouse and children, then parents if there is no spouse or child, then siblings, then grandparents.
Wrongful death and survival claims have strict deadlines that can be as short as one year from the date of death, depending on the claim and when the death occurred. Contact us as soon as possible.
A wrongful death action compensates family members for their own losses. A survival action recovers damages your loved one could have claimed, such as pain and suffering before death.
Your family may still be able to recover, but the amount can be reduced by your loved one’s share of fault. We investigate to make sure blame is assigned fairly.
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis, so our fee comes out of the settlement or verdict we win for you. If we don’t recover money for you, you don’t owe us attorney fees.
Many wrongful death cases settle, but we prepare every case as if it will go to trial. That preparation often leads to better settlement offers.
Contact us today to schedule your free, no-obligation case evaluation. Remember, you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Stuck in a Spot? Call 225-38-SCOTT or email us at info@38scott.com to schedule a free consultation today!
