If you have tragically lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, a Monroe wrongful death lawyer from Babcock Injury Lawyers can help your family seek justice and pursue damages for the losses eligible family members suffered because of the death.
Our experienced Monroe personal injury lawyers investigate the circumstances surrounding your loss, and advocate fiercely on your behalf, so you can focus on healing with your family.
Contact Babcock Injury Lawyers online for a free case review; or call (225) 500-5000.
What Is a Wrongful Death Claim in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, a wrongful death claim is a civil action brought by the surviving family members of a deceased individual against the party whose fault caused the death.
Under the law, a wrongful death claim can arise from any situation where negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts result in a fatality.
Common examples include:
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Slip and Fall
- Catastrophic Injury
- Brain Injury
Eligibility For A Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.2 establishes a sequential hierarchy of beneficiaries who are permitted to bring a claim.
Article 2315.2 includes specified family relationships by adoption and children, brothers and sisters given in adoption. A parent who abandoned the deceased during childhood may be deemed not to have survived under the statutory test. Subject to those provisions, the right moves down the list only when no eligible person survives in the earlier category:
- The surviving spouse and child or children of the deceased person, or either the spouse or children.
- The surviving parents, if the deceased left behind no spouse or children.
- The surviving siblings, if there are no surviving spouses, children, or parents.
- The surviving grandparents, if no spouse, child, parent, or sibling survives.
Recoverable Damages in a Monroe Wrongful Death Case
The financial impacts of a sudden loss can quickly disrupt your family’s long-term stability. A successful wrongful death action aims to secure compensation for both economic and non-economic losses, including:
- Lost Financial Support
- Loss of Services
- Loss of Companionship and Love
- Mental Anguish and Grief
- Funeral and Burial Expenses
Time Limits for A Wrongful Death Claim in Louisiana
Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.2(B), a wrongful death claim generally prescribes one year from death or two years from the day injury or damage is sustained, whichever is longer. Act 176 of 2025 introduced this longer-of rule effective August 1, 2025. Older events require review under the applicable law; do not assume the amendment revives an expired claim. Article 2315.2(F) separately provides one year from death for medical malpractice wrongful death actions. The claim type, dates and any applicable procedural rules need prompt individual review.
Missing this strict deadline generally bars your family from ever pursuing a recovery or holding the responsible party civilly liable.
Why Choose Babcock Injury Lawyers?
When you trust Babcock Injury Lawyers with your recovery, you are partnering with a trial-tested team led by founding attorney Stephen Babcock, who has been continuously recognized by Super Lawyers from 2014 through 2026.
Through our “Babcock Benefit”, we intentionally limit our caseload so our legal team can provide your family with comprehensive, one-on-one attention during this difficult time.
We prepare wrongful death claims around the evidence needed to establish responsibility and loss, whether the matter is resolved through negotiation or proceeds to trial.
Contact A Monroe Wrongful Death Lawyer Today
During this incredibly challenging time, your family deserves aggressive legal advocacy.
Contact Babcock Injury Lawyers today for a free case review; or call (225) 500-5000.
Editorial review note: On the above date, we checked the Louisiana Legislature pages and local public planning materials for the source-sensitive information used here.