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Losing a loved one due to someone else’s carelessness is devastating. The weight of grief can be crushing, especially as you’re forced to juggle funeral arrangements, estate issues, and legal matters that should never have been yours to handle.
At Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, we’ve supported countless families in Alexandria through their most difficult times. While our Alexandria wrongful death lawyers can’t undo the pain, we can help you seek justice and closure, on your terms, when you’re ready.
Types of Wrongful Death Cases We Handle
We handle all types of wrongful death cases throughout Alexandria—no matter the circumstances or setting. Whether the loss was caused by a tragic car accident, medical negligence, or a dangerous product, our team has the experience and dedication to pursue justice for grieving families. Below are just some of the types of wrongful death cases we handle.
Wrongful Death Statistics
Every year, preventable accidents take thousands of lives, leaving families shattered and dreams unfulfilled. These numbers are not just data points—they represent real people, real pain, and real loss. Here are the shocking facts:
43,000+
Motor vehicle fatalities occur annually.
47,000
Deaths each year due to falls.
100,000+
Deaths result from unintentional poisonings.
What Damages Can Families of Wrongful Death Victims Seek?
Your family is entitled to compensation for the profound impact this tragedy has had on your lives. The damages you can seek include:
Economic Damages
- Medical bills from the final treatment
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Lost future income your loved one would have earned
- Lost employment benefits and inheritance
- Other financial losses
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain, suffering, and emotional anguish (survival claims)
- Loss of companionship and consortium
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- The immeasurable human cost of your loss
Punitive Damages (Rare)
When the defendant’s actions were particularly reckless or malicious, courts may award punitive damages to both punish them and deter future misconduct.
While no amount of money can bring your loved one back, a fair settlement can offer the financial stability and sense of justice your family needs to begin healing.
Is My Family Eligible for a Wrongful Death Claim?
Under Louisiana law, if your loved one’s death was “due to the fault of another,” you may have grounds for a wrongful death claim. Whether the cause was negligence, carelessness, or intentional harm, whether it came from an individual, corporation, or government agency, their death could be the basis for legal action.
To move forward with a claim, we must establish four key elements:
- Negligent behavior directly caused or contributed to your loved one’s death
- A duty of care existed and was violated (e.g., a drunk driver or a negligent doctor)
- The breach of duty directly led to the fatal outcome
- Measurable damages resulted from their death
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Alexandria?
Under Louisiana Civil Code §2315.2, the law clearly outlines who is legally entitled to seek justice in a wrongful death case. Only the following family members—including adoptive relationships—have the right to file:
- Surviving spouse and children (first priority)
- Surviving parents (if no spouse or children are left)
- Surviving siblings (if there is no spouse, children, or parents)
- Surviving grandparents (if no other immediate family remains)
Key Deadline to Know:
- For incidents occurring before July 1, 2024, you have one year to file a claim.
- The two-year statute of limitations applies only to events that happen after July 1, 2024.
- Product liability claims and wrongful death claims still follow the one-year rule.
Understanding who can file and the timing involved is critical to securing your right to seek justice.
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When you’re ready to pursue justice, our Alexandria wrongful death attorneys are here to walk with your family through this difficult time, offering the compassion and knowledge that you deserve.
The clock is ticking—every day that passes makes it harder to secure crucial evidence and connect with witnesses who can make a difference.
Call Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys at 888.501.7888 for a free consultation. Our personal injury attorneys will listen closely, share clear options with you, and always respect your pace, free of any pressure.
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At Gordon Mckernan Injury Attorneys, we understand that emotional and physical recovery come hand and hand after an injury or accident. We also know that you may not have the energy or time to fight with an insurance company and the complexities of your personal injury claim.
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Settlements & Verdicts
$26,000,000
Class action settlement for chemical exposure
Class action settlement for chemical exposure case.
$3,750,000
Wrongful death in commercial trucking accident 3750000
A settlement has been reached in the case of a 1996 accident that claimed the lives of three Jones County residents.
$1,000,000
Truck Driver Rear Ended by Another 18 Wheeler
Our client a truck driver was rear ended by another 18-wheeler.
$125,000
18 Wheeler Mississippi Wreck
Our client was involved in an 18 wheeler wreck in Mississippi that resulted in multiple injuries and a settlement of $125,000.
$200,000
18 Wheeler Tow Truck
18 Wheeler Tow Truck incident due to mishandling resulted in injuries to our client and a case settlement of $200,000. Handled by Attorney Richard Zimmerman.
$185,000
18 Wheeler Wreck with Cane Truck
Our client was driving an 18 wheeler when they were hit head on by a cane truck. Resulted in both chest and shoulder injuries and a settlement of $185,000.
$375,000
Cement Truck Accident
The client pulled up to construction site when a cement truck in front of him backed into him twice.
$390,000
Two 18 Wheelers Wreck
Two 18 wheelers wreck causing our client to have disc injuries. Case resulted in a settlement of $390,000.
$429,000
Big Trucks Collide with Client Suffering Bulging Discs and Mild Protrusion
Our client, big truck driver was hit by another 18-wheeler. The impact caused bulging discs and minor protrusion.
$6,000,000
Accident on oil platform causes brain damage
Oil rig worker settles for $6 million after suffering extensive facial fractures and brain damage.
$175,000
Side Swiped with Many Injuries
Our client was side swiped and suffered many injuries, including neck, back, shoulder and hand. Case settled for $175,000.
$1,600,000
Guest Passenger Injured in a T Bone Truck Accident
Our client was a guest passenger in a vehicle when they were involved in a T-bone accident with a truck resulting in severe injuries.
$13,000,000
Commercial Big Truck Accident Causes Brain Injury to Young Boy
As a result of a commercial big truck accident, a young boy suffers brain injury.
$877,191
18 Wheeler Rear Ends Another 18 Wheeler
Our client was driving his 18 wheeler when another 18 wheeler rear-ended him. The case resulted in a $877,191 verdict.
$27,000
Lengthy Premise Liability Case in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Client had a premises liability case in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Foot had a puncture wound with no stitches and 3 months of treatment.
$4,500
Client Involved in Premises Liability Case in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Client involved in a premise liability case in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The client reported suffering from whole body soreness.
$21,700,000
Construction worker severely injured on the job
Our client was a construction worker that was severely injured on the job.
$12,800,000
Two Worker’s Asbestos Exposure
Two former chemical plant workers dying of lung cancer won a $12.8 million state award, blaming their illness on asbestos used in industrial insulation.
$3,000,000
Double amputation of legs from electrical shock
An employee of an oil company suffered severe electrical shock when a gen pole came in contact with high power lines.
$2,900,000
Workers exposed to chemical
Workers were exposed to a chemical, resulting in a $2,900,000 settlement.
$250,000
63 Year Old Pipe Welder Working on Barge in Gulf
Settlement for pipe welder suffering rib and back injuries after being transferred from a tug boat to barge when basket became entrapped on barge equipment.
$240,000
Workers Comp Prison Injury
Our client suffered an ankle injury while working at a prison, resulting in a workers comp case and a verdict of $240,000.
$130,000
Workers Comp Fall Injury
Our client suffered a workers comp injury from a fall onto concrete with improper safety codes met. Case resulted in a $130,000 settlement.
$130,000
Workers’ Compensation Injury
Client was involved in a Workers’ Compensation Injury case which was handled by Attorney Annabelle Manning. Case resulted in a settlement of $130,000.
$125,000
Injury at Work on a Ladder
Our client suffered an injury at work on a ladder, having to pull down some heavy equipment and missing a step. Case resulted in a $125,000 settlement.
$110,000
Injured on the Job
Our client was injured on the job as they slipped while working security, suffering back injuries. Case settled for $110,000.
$3,500,000
Truck Driver T Boned by 18 Wheeler
Our client, a truck driver, was hit by an 18-wheeler that ran a stop sign and T boned his truck.
$2,800,000
Defective product design in truck causes paraplegia
Our client was involved in an accident which the defective product design in the truck caused paraplegia.
$1,975,000
Warehouse worker pinned by delivery truck suffers massive internal injuries
A delivery truck pins a warehouse worker resulting in massive internal injuries.
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