Wrongful Death
If you are a family member of someone who has died in Georgia as a result of a wrongful death caused by the negligence of another person, entity, or company, The Adams Law Offices can help you. Nothing can adequately compensate you for the loss of a loved one, but we can file a civil suit against whoever is responsible for your loved one's death. In this manner, we can help you receive acknowledgement of your loss in the form of financial compensation and help lighten the burden of living emotionally and financially without your loved one.
Who Is Eligible To File A Wrongful Death Claim In Georgia:
- The surviving spouse. He or she must share any recovery damages with any surviving children.
- The children have a right to file a lawsuit if the spouse is also dead.
- The parents of the deceased can file if there are no surviving children and spouse.
- If there are no surviving spouse, children, and parents, the estate of the deceased can file a wrongful death suit for any surviving family survivors.
Here are just some kinds of personal injury accidents where someone has died because of negligence and a wrongful death claim may be brought:
- Any kind of motor vehicle accident, including truck accidents, car accidents, accidents involving DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs), railroad accidents, and motorcycle accidents
- Construction accidents
- Drowning accidents
- Boating accidents
- A wrongful death involving premises liability
- Fatal accidents in the work place
- Wrongful death caused by nursing home neglect or abuse
- Products liability leading to a fatality
The Adams Law Offices will do everything we can to obtain the maximum damages for your loss. Recovery damages may include the following.
- Funeral, burial, or cremation costs
- Pain and suffering of the surviving loved ones
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of income, inheritance, and benefits because a loved one will no longer be able to provide these for surviving family members
- Punitive damages—if a civil court decides to punish the negligent party for their reckless, willful, or wanton behavior that led to your loved one's death.
It is important that you speak with a wrongful death attorney right away to ensure that evidence is preserved, witnesses (including law enforcement officers) are able to provide accurate details of the tragic incident, and the claim can be started within the two years that a plaintiff has to file a wrongful death claim in Georgia.
Our law firm has the resources to work with the best accident specialists and medical experts to consult with them on your case, and you won't have to pay us anything from your own pocket. For most personal injury claims, any compensation for our services and applicable expenses will come from the final disposition and settlement of your case.
In addition to employing a determined and strategic pursuit of your wrongful death lawsuit—whether through mediation or litigation—The Adams Law Offices is committed to providing compassionate and caring attention to you, our client. We know that this is a difficult time for you and we are here for you during your time of loss.
Our wrongful death lawyers represent family members who have lost loved ones in the cities of Roswell, Marietta, Decatur, Lawrenceville, Brookhaven, Peachtree Hills, Buckhead, and Sandy Springs, as well as in other cities throughout the Atlanta metro area in Gwinnett County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Dekalb County, and Fulton County.
To speak with The Adams Law Offices, call (404) 467-8611. You can also send an e-mail to The Adams Law Offices.
