Start with a brief, non-confidential overview of your matter.
Clear explanations for Georgia residents, organized around practical questions and useful next steps.
Search the library or narrow it by topic.
Showing 18 of 26 articlesActive filter: Wrongful Death
Successful wrongful death lawsuits can provide grieving families with a degree of closure. People may find it easier to move on after a tragedy when the courts have affirmed that a specific person or business is responsible for their loss. Additionally, wrongful death lawsuits can help diminish the lasting economic impact of a tragedy. Families
Read article
When a loved one dies because of another person’s misconduct or negligence, families often expect the criminal justice system to hold the responsible party accountable. However, there are many situations in which the prosecutor decides not to pursue criminal charges or in which criminal charges don’t result in a conviction. Understandably, the grieving family has
Read article
The unexpected loss of a loved one due to someone else's negligence can be emotionally and financially devastating. While it may not completely erase the grief, you may be able to file a claim for the loss, the wrongful death, of your loved one for compensation. Knowing who has the legal right to file a
Read article
Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence can bring grief and a sense of injustice. In the midst of that loss, legal questions may arise alongside the emotional toll. If you are coping with this kind of loss, it helps to know that the law generally gives families a limited time to file
Read articleA loved one’s passing can cause profound grief. In cases where a death was unexpected and preventable, the emotional reactions of surviving family members may be especially intense. Families can sometimes pursue wrongful death lawsuits if negligence or illegal behavior led to someone’s death. Ensuring that grief does not interfere with that legal process is
Read articleNursing homes provide care for people who can no longer live independently. Many older adults spend their final years in nursing homes. A death in a nursing home is somewhat common, and many residents pass due to natural causes. However, sometimes residents in nursing homes die prematurely due to negligence and questionable care standards. Concerned
Read articleWrongful death statutes exist to facilitate justice after a tragedy. In some cases, wrongful death lawsuits are straightforward, as there is evidence of criminal activity that caused a death. Other times, the plaintiffs pursuing the wrongful death lawsuit claim that negligence was the underlying cause of their loss. How can plaintiffs in a wrongful death
Read articleThe financial burden of unexpectedly losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence can compound the emotional toll on the surviving family. You may struggle to make ends meet due to the sudden loss of income or support. In such circumstances, a wrongful death lawsuit may be the only way to seek justice and
Read articleFor a few years, fatal car accidents in the United States were trending upward. They had dropped down below 40,000 annual fatalities, but there was a spike in 2020 and 2021 that pushed the numbers back up significantly. Part of the reason for this was a reduction in traffic that increased overall speeds and meant
Read articleCar crashes are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. In fact, well over 42,000 Americans lost their lives in 2022 courtesy of fatal car wrecks. If a loved one succumbs to injuries following a car accident that is not their fault, you may hold the negligent party accountable through a wrongful
Read articleA wrongful death lawsuit cannot bring back the deceased. But it can hold the person, business or other responsible party to financial account for their negligence while also helping a grieving family feel that justice was served -- especially if the person who caused the loved one's death will not be facing criminal charges. Wrongful
Read articleA wrongful death occurs when someone else's negligence or misconduct causes an untimely death in the family. It can occur from medical malpractice, a car accident, a workplace accident, a defective or dangerous product, food poisoning, premises liability, a recreational accident, or a violent crime. The damages from a wrongful death suit include lost income,
Read articleEvery year in Georgia, there are many cases of wrongful death of students that involve negligence, carelessness or intentional acts. Unfortunately, these losses have been increasing, and families affected by these incidents should know their rights under the state's wrongful death law. What is Georgia's wrongful death law? In the state of Georgia, a wrongful
Read article
Driving while drunk is banned in Georgia for the safety of all road users. Persons found alcohol-impaired behind the wheel face serious penalties, which can even affect their entire lives. Still, thousands of people put their lives, and others, at risk by driving when impaired. In fact, a recent study National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Read articleIn Georgia, spouses can file a wrongful death claim on behalf of their deceased spouse. If the claim elements are valid, the courts can rule their favor and award damages to the surviving spouse. Wrongful death cases might or might not have a jury trial. Many cases are settled before they go to trial. The
Read articleLosing someone you love in Georgia by no fault of their own can be difficult to process. It's possible that you could file a wrongful death claim in order to obtain compensation for everything from medical bills that have been incurred to funeral expenses. Here are a few things to consider when seeking legal assistance.
Read articleExperiencing the loss of someone close to your heart is incredibly sad. The emotional impact is heavier when the cause of the passing could have been avoidable. Family members of the deceased may be reluctant to file a lawsuit. There are, though, good reasons for making a wrongful death claim. Everyone should consider the following
Read articleWhen a loved one passes away unexpectedly, families may become devastated. If the death derives from someone’s negligence, anger and resentment could overwhelm survivors, leading them to take legal action. Georgia families could seek compensation in a wrongful death suit not only because they wish to punish the negligent party. The loved one’s death could
Read article