Legal Question in Personal Injury in Louisiana
Rights of a spouse
What rights might a spouse of an injured party in a car accident causing disabling injuries have?
Asked on 7/24/02, 5:32 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr.
Pizzolatto Law Office
Re: Rights of a spouse
Loss of love, affection, support etc......commonly referred to as loss of consortium.
Answered on 7/24/02, 5:41 pm
Andrew Casanave
Andrew M. Casanave
Re: Rights of a spouse
I would note also that the lost earnings of the injured spouse are considered community property. This does not add to the loss, only states your share in it.
Answered on 7/24/02, 11:37 pm