Georgia Wrongful Death Lawyer

If you have lost a loved one in a fatal accident, we are truly sorry for your loss. We will be there for you and your family during this challenging time. When you come to us, our compassionate wrongful death lawyers in Georgia will listen and consider your needs.

We will work hard to hold the party accountable for the negligence that harmed your family member. You can review your legal options with a Georgia personal injury lawyer at Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC, and learn about financial recovery that can help pay the expenses related to your loved one’s passing. Call us today for a free consultation.

Our Georgia Wrongful Death Injury Lawyers Can Lead Your Case

When you come to us, our caring and supportive legal team will offer professional legal representation that puts you first. We have decades of experience and have recovered more than $3 billion in damages for our clients, so we take our clients’ financial future seriously.

We handle wrongful death cases for various accidents, including auto and truck collisions, slip and fall incidents, medical malpractice, defective products, and more. Our team knows what the elements of a wrongful death are and will investigate to understand what happened to your loved one. We also will identify every party you can hold accountable and take care of the following:

Collect evidence showing how the at-fault or liable party’s negligence fatally injured your loved one.
Assess your losses and determine the monetary awards you could recover.
Lead negotiations with an insurance company for a favorable settlement.
Prepare and file your lawsuit within Georgia’s statute of limitations if we cannot settle your case.
Fight for your full compensation at trial.
Manage all case communications with relevant parties.
Explain state laws and case developments.

Our team will always protect your rights and interests. Our team will also answer your questions and address your concerns with care.

How Much does It Cost to Hire a Lawyer for a Georgia Wrongful Death Case?

We believe everyone who wants legal help should have it. To ensure concerns about money do not deter people from seeking legal representation that can help them, we represent our clients without requiring upfront payment for our services.

Under our contingency fee agreement, we only get paid if you recover compensation. Call our law office today for a free consultation. We also offer video consultations to make it easier to connect with us.

You Can Seek Compensation for Various Recoverable Damages

Losing a loved one unexpectedly may require you to manage expenses you are not prepared to handle. In Georgia, wrongful death damages are awarded to compensate families or estates for the full value of the life of the person who died.

You can seek damages to help you meet these expenses and recover awards designed to compensate you for your loved one’s absence.

Evidence in Wrongful Death Cases Can Help Prove Your Claims

Common types of evidence Georgia wrongful death attorneys use include:

Medical records
A death certificate
Police reports or accident reports
Eyewitness testimony
Expert witness testimony, such as a medical professional or accident reconstructionist, who has insight about an injury or its consequences
Employment and financial records
Safety records
Autopsy reports
Emails, text messages, and other communications
Photographs and video footage
Physical evidence from an accident scene

Wrongful death is typically not considered a strict liability case. This means our lawyers must use case evidence to prove which parties are liable and how their negligence harmed your relative.

It should also help us prove the parties responsible owed your relative a duty of care, that they breached that duty of care, and, by doing so, directly caused your relative’s death.

Common recoverable damages in wrongful death cases include:

Medical expenses: These costs cover the health care your family member received for their injury or illness that led to their death. This includes costs for traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burns, fractures, soft tissue injuries, and other physical wounds.
Funeral and burial expenses: These are the costs of your loved one’s final arrangements.
Pain and suffering: Pain and suffering damages account for the physical and mental discomfort your loved one experienced before they died.
Lost income and benefits: This covers your loved one’s earnings, including their income, salary, bonuses, and other monetary benefits if they had lived.
Lost earning capacity: These damages cover potential future earnings and career growth.
Loss of companionship: This includes the loss of your loved one’s care, companionship, and other non-financial benefits they would have provided to their family.

We will review the specific damages you qualify for in your situation. Generally, wrongful death losses vary based on the circumstances of the decedent’s death and their relationship to surviving family members who seek damages.

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We Will Explain How Wrongful Death Actions Work in Georgia

Georgia law designates which family members can pursue wrongful death claims in a lawsuit. It also names who can bring the legal action forward and explains what they should do.

Per O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2, family members who can recover damages in wrongful death cases in order of priority are:

The decedent’s spouse
The decedent’s children
The decedent’s parents

If there is no surviving spouse or children or parents, the executor or administrator of the decedent’s estate can file the action. If they recover damages, the estate will hold them for the benefit of the next of kin and pay off the estate’s debts.

Resolving Wrongful Death Cases in Georgia: How does it Work?

Once we review your case, we can tell you how we can work to settle a wrongful death action for you. We could:

Negotiate With an Insurance Company for a Settlement

After we investigate the situation, collect evidence, and determine your recoverable damages, we can reach out to the insurance company about your claim. This formal process involves sending the insurer a claim letter along with the evidence and the damages request.

We can begin negotiations upon hearing back from the insurer. They can accept the claim, make a counteroffer, or deny it. We will continue to seek a favorable outcome for you. This part of the process can take some time, as multiple rounds of talks may occur.

If your case involves multiple parties, we can seek compensation from each one’s insurer.

Filing a Lawsuit for Wrongful Death Damages

If our attorneys cannot settle your claim, we could head to trial after filing a lawsuit for damages from the liable party. Going to court requires more time and money, so opposing parties try to settle their differences without going to trial.

Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC, will not hesitate to try your case in court if that is how we must recover your compensation. Whichever path we advise, we will remain committed to your case and achieve a favorable outcome.

You Have a Limited Time to File Your Injury Lawsuit – Act Now

If you want to take legal action, it benefits your case to start as early as possible. Georgia generally allows parties two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit, per O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33.

The deadline starts on the date of their loved one’s death, although they could have longer if exceptions apply. We can tell you if circumstances affect your case’s statute of limitations deadline. You can count on us to file your lawsuit on time.

Call Us Today for Help for a Georgia Wrongful Death Case

We know how important your loved one is to you, so we care about their death and how it affects you and your family. Our wrongful death lawyers in Georgia will seek justice and compensation that helps your loved ones as you move forward.

Call Heninger Davis Garrison, LLC, today for a free consultation. We are ready to talk with you about your legal options. You can also fill out our online contact form to get started.

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