Baton Rouge and Lafayette Wrongful Death Attorneys
Compensation for the Loss of a Loved One
You hear about fatal car accidents on the news, and it's sad but not shocking. Only after it happens to a member of your own family does the magnitude of it hit home. You won't see that familiar face tomorrow. That loved one is suddenly and forever gone.
As the reality sinks in, your thoughts and emotions go in many directions. The why's and if-only's. The good times. The last conversation. The future.
Helping You Put Your Life Back Together
Gordon McKernan and McKernan Law Firm are here to help if your spouse, child or parent was killed in a car crash by another driver's negligence. We know that no amount of money can replace your loved one. We understand that, despite your anger, even the concept of justice may ring hollow. We also know that a family member's death creates a tangible hole in your life, including your family finances.
Our attorneys have obtained substantial wrongful death settlements and verdicts on behalf of grieving families across Louisiana. We work closely with our clients to understand the lost contributions of the deceased and your needs as you rebuild your shattered lives.
Why Did This Happen?
Your loved one's fatal collision may have happened because someone was drunk, distracted, hurrying or otherwise careless or reckless behind the wheel. From 20 years of car accident litigation, trial lawyer Gordon McKernan and his team are skilled at revealing the negligence. We work with many experts to establish the wrong in wrongful death, and we are prepared to present our findings to a jury to secure rightful compensation.
How Do You Put a Price on a Life?
A wrongful death lawsuit is not meant to reduce a person's life to a dollar figure, but to acknowledge the loss of the survivors. We work to maximize damages for the economic damages (funeral costs, medical bills, lost earnings, household services) and noneconomic damages (loss of love and companionship, emotional pain and suffering). Our job is to paint a compelling picture for the jury or convince the defense to settle out of court for a just amount.
Here for You Today, Working to Secure Your Future
We are available to answer your questions and represent your long-term interests after a loved one's untimely and preventable death. You may contact us online or by phone at 877-247-3310 to discuss your case with our Baton Rouge fatal car accident attorneys. We offer a free initial consultation and handle wrongful deaths on a contingency fee basis: You will not pay a penny unless we win your case.
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