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Wrongful death is a term used to define a death that occurs due to the negligence or willful actions of another individual. Legally, the victim's survivors are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the death from the responsible individual.

Wrongful death can result from an automobile accident, a criminal assault, a failure to diagnose a fatal illness, the use of a defective or hazardous product and many other scenarios.

Each state has a statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim. This time limit varies from one to three years in most cases. If the person responsible for your financial support has died because of the negligence or actions of another, you may be entitled to compensation.

You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, compensation for the victim's pain and suffering prior to death, loss of present and future financial support and the pain and suffering of the survivors. It is very important to consult an experienced wrongful death attorney to protect your legal rights. Although nothing or no one can replace the loss of your loved one, holding the individual responsible for your loss legally accountable, can help bring a measure of comfort to you.

Residents of New Orleans, Louisiana who have suffered as a result of a wrongful death, should contact the New Orleans office of The Cochran Firm to schedule a confidential consultation at no cost to you to learn about your legal rights.

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