Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawyers

Representing Family Survivors in Wrongful Death Cases

Losing a family member through the negligent actions or inactions of another is a sudden and devastating experience. Wrongful death is the term used in these instances. The death may have been caused by the actions of someone or by their failure to act. Either way, the family survivors are left with an irreparable loss of the love, companionship, and financial benefits or wages of the decedent. In such cases, a wrongful claim may be filed by immediate family survivors or by a representative of the decedent's estate. If this describes your situation, we recommend that you contact our firm to arrange a consultation with an Atlanta wrongful death lawyer at your earliest opportunity. Our firm is experienced with the laws and procedures involved in handling and settling wrongful death claims and lawsuits.

Wrongful Death Cases

Wrongful death cases are civil rather than criminal legal actions. The intention in these cases is to compensate family members designated by law who have suffered from the death. The damages they may be entitled to include the loss of their loved one's wages or benefits, loss of companionship, medical and funeral expenses incurred by the decedent's death, and emotional pain and suffering caused by the event. In order to succeed in a wrongful death case, it must be proved that the defendant(s) in the case were negligent and legally responsible for the death.

Under Georgia law, only certain family members are entitled to recover compensation for the loss of a loved one. When an adult dies, his or her spouse and children may file a wrongful death case. When a minor dies, the parents of the child have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. Where no spouse, children, or parents exist, the right to pursue a wrongful death claim lies with the decedent's estate representative.

To get capable legal representation in a case involving a death caused by negligence in the greater Atlanta area, we advise you to contact an Atlanta wrongful death attorney at our firm soon as a statute of limitations may apply.

Contact an Atlanta wrongful death lawyerat the firm if you have lost a loved one in an accident or event caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another.