Wrongful Death
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Compassionate Wrongful Death Attorneys in Atlanta
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A wrongful death claim is a civil action that allows family members to seek monetary damages for the loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness. While no amount of compensation can truly make up for the emotional pain of losing a relative, filing a lawsuit can help bring some measure of justice. It also allows the victim’s family or beneficiaries to hold those responsible accountable.
The laws are different in each state, but wrongful death suits typically provide financial support for the victim’s relatives, particularly their spouse and children. At Fry | Goehring, our compassionate wrongful death lawyers understand that dealing with funeral bills, hospital debts, and other expenses in the wake of a loss is overwhelming. Our team will stand by you to fight for the compensation you deserve, giving you the peace of mind to focus on healing.
Contact us now at (404) 969-1284 so the trustworthy attorneys at Fry | Goehring can provide a fortress of stability during this difficult time.
How Wrongful Death Works in the State of Georgia
If a loved one has passed away due to someone else’s negligence, the first step is to9 establish that the individual or group involved clearly demonstrated negligence in their actions. For example, doctors are obligated to provide an appropriate level of care to their patients. If the doctor—or even a whole group of medical practitioners—breached this duty by not taking reasonable actions to prevent harm or failing to perform necessary tests and procedures, they could be held responsible for the death.
Beyond proving negligence, our wrongful death attorneys must also prove that this failure directly caused your family member’s death and that you and other surviving relatives have suffered significant emotional and financial loss as a result.
Wrongful Death Damages in Atlanta
When you are demonstrating that you and your family have endured tremendous emotional and financial pain following a wrongful death, there are a number of elements for which you can seek compensation, ranging from expenses for funeral services to medical bills. In certain cases, even punitive damages are allowed, which serve as punishment if the perpetrator has behaved in an especially egregious manner.
Some examples of the different kinds of damages you can claim include:
- Physical, mental, and emotional pain endured by the deceased prior to their early death
- The suffering endured by you and surviving families from losing your loved one
- The loss of wages that the deceased would have contributed to the family
- Fees for childcare now that the deceased can no longer provide this support
- Loss of retirement benefits and rewards
Taking Proactive Steps Following Your Loved One’s Wrongful Death
Each state has specific statutes that give certain family members a limited time to file a claim or lawsuit against those responsible for a wrongful death. Acting promptly is critical to ensure a thorough investigation and a strong case.
If your loved one’s death was caused by negligence, contact our lawyers for wrongful death right away. We are prepared to help you gather evidence, establish liability, and seek justice for your loss.
Call us today at (404) 969-1284 or contact us online to benefit from the compassionate advocacy of Fry | Goehring.
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