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.

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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.

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Answered on 7/24/02, 11:37 pm


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