Louisiana Wrongful Death Lawyer

Losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence is devastating. The grief can feel unbearable, and the financial stress that follows only adds to the weight on your shoulders. While nothing can replace the life that was lost, the law gives surviving family members a way to hold the responsible parties accountable and recover the financial support they need to move forward.

At Lukov Injury Law, you’ll work directly with Abby Lukov—not a call center or a case manager. With more than 15 years of experience representing families across Louisiana, Abby provides both the compassion you deserve and the aggressive legal representation your family needs.

What Counts as Wrongful Death in Louisiana?

A wrongful death occurs when a person’s life is taken due to the negligence, recklessness, or misconduct of another. In legal terms, it means someone failed in their duty of care, and that failure directly caused a fatal injury.

Some of the most common causes of wrongful death in Louisiana include:

• Car wrecks and trucking crashes
• Medical negligence or hospital errors
• Unsafe workplaces or industrial hazards
• Dangerous premises or negligent security
• Defective or dangerous products
• Maritime and offshore incidents

If your family has suffered a loss in any of these situations, Abby Lukov is ready to help you pursue justice.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Louisiana?

Not every family member can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Louisiana. The law sets out a strict order of who has the right to bring a claim:

1. The spouse and/or children of the deceased
2. If none, the surviving parents
3. If none, the surviving siblings
4. If none, the surviving grandparents

Because of these rules, it’s critical to consult an attorney quickly to determine your standing and secure your family’s rights.

Wrongful Death vs. Survival Action: What’s the Difference?

Louisiana allows families to pursue two different but related claims:

Wrongful Death Claim

Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.2, surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim when a loved one dies due to another party’s fault (negligence, malpractice, or intentional harm). The claim allows recovery for:

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of financial support (e.g., income, benefits, inheritance)
• Emotional damages like grief, loss of companionship, love, guidance, and care

Survival Action – Carries forward the claim the deceased could have brought if they had lived. It compensates for the pain, suffering, and medical expenses your loved one endured between the injury and death.

Both claims are powerful tools to hold the responsible parties accountable. An experienced lawyer like Abby will evaluate which claims apply to your case and file them correctly.

Common Situations Abby Handles

Every wrongful death case is unique, but many fall into familiar categories. Abby has represented families in matters involving:

• Fatal motor vehicle crashes, including car, truck, and motorcycle crashes
• Workplace and industrial deaths, often tied to employer negligence or unsafe equipment
• Medical negligence and emergency room errors
• Unsafe premises, such as fires, collapses, or negligent security
• Defective or dangerous consumer products

If your loved one’s death falls into one of these categories or another caused by negligence, Abby will fight for the accountability and compensation your family is due.

What Damages Can Families Pursue?

Louisiana law allows families to recover compensation for a wide range of damages, including:

• Economic losses: funeral and burial expenses, medical bills, lost wages, lost benefits, and loss of household services.
• Non-economic losses: loss of companionship, guidance, care, and emotional support.
• Case-specific damages: grief counseling costs, financial expert analysis of long-term losses.

Punitive damages may be available in rare cases, such as when a defendant’s conduct was especially reckless or intentional. Abby will evaluate every potential avenue of recovery for your case.

Louisiana Deadlines and Fault Rules

Time is short in wrongful death cases. Families generally have one year from the date of death to file a claim. Missing this deadline could permanently bar your case.

Special Exceptions: Certain situations may extend this one-year period. Because these exceptions are rare and fact-specific, it’s important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible to confirm whether they apply.

Louisiana law also follows comparative fault rules, meaning damages can be reduced if your loved one was partly at fault. Today, Louisiana applies pure comparative fault, but beginning in 2026, the state will shift to a modified 51% bar rule—preventing recovery if the injured party is found more than 50% responsible. But don’t just assume that you or your loved one was 51% at fault—call Abby for an experienced evaluation and analysis of the case. There’s a lot more to it than a little math. Acting quickly with the guidance of an experienced attorney is the best way to protect your family’s rights.

How Abby Handles Wrongful Death Cases

Every family’s story is different, but the goal is always the same: uncover the truth, hold the responsible parties accountable, and fight for full recognition of the harm caused while honoring the legacy of your loved one. Abby approaches each case with care and determination by:

• Investigating thoroughly to gather evidence and understand what happened.
• Building a strong legal strategy against those at fault.
• Documenting your family’s losses with compassion and emotional impact in mind.
• Pursuing justice while keeping you informed at every step.

With Abby, you’re never left in the dark—you’ll always know where your case stands and what comes next.

What Families Should Do Now

If you believe your loved one’s death was caused by negligence, take these steps right away:

• Request and keep a copy of the death certificate
• Collect medical bills, funeral expenses, and any related paperwork
• Save text messages, emails, and photos connected to the incident
• Do not speak with insurance companies before consulting a lawyer
• Call Abby Lukov as soon as possible to begin protecting your claim

Why Families Choose Abby Lukov

• Direct access: You always work directly with Abby, not a case manager.
• Proven results: Over 15 years of experience and thousands of matters handled across Louisiana.
• Relentless representation: Abby pushes back hard when insurance companies push harder.
• Compassionate counsel: You’re treated like family, not a case file.

Talk with Abby Today

You’ve carried enough. Let Abby carry the legal fight.

If you’ve lost a loved one in Louisiana, Texas, or Arkansas, Abby Lukov is ready to stand by your side, provide answers, and fight for justice. Contact us today for more information!