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Georgia Wrongful Death Lawyer

Experienced Attorneys who Handle Wrongful Death Cases throughout Georgia and Atlanta.

From our offices in Atlanta, Georgia, our knowledgeable attorneys who handle wrongful death cases at Jonathan W. Johnson can help you through the process of filing a wrongful death claim, and can assist you in making sure that those responsible for your loved one's death are held accountable for their insensitive actions. Wrongful death liability claims are controlled by Georgia Wrongful Death Laws. To speak with our attorneys who handle wrongful death cases in Atlanta, about the specifics of the case, and to find out what your legal rights are as a result of a loved one's death contact the lawyers at Jonathan W. Johnson at 404-298-0795 today.

What is wrongful death?

Wrongful death lawsuits generally involve four elements:

• A person dies unexpectedly as the result of the negligence of another person, because of the use of a defective product, or after being intentionally killed through murder or violence.
• The person (or company, in the case of a wrongful death caused by a defective product) was negligent, liable (for producing a product), or acting intentionally (as in the cause of death by murder or violence).
• Surviving family members and/or dependents are suffering some monetary loss as the result of the loss of income of the deceased.
• A personal representative has been appointed to oversee the estate of the deceased.

It is important to know that in order to pursue a wrongful death claim, the statute requires that an estate be formally opened in the name of the decedent and that a personal representative is appointed for that estate. The wrongful death claim is then pursued in the name of the decedent's estate, not in the individual names of the surviving relatives. Representing clients throughout the State of Georgia, including Metro Atlanta, we understand the legalities of wrongful death claims, and we are prepared to fight uncompromisingly to help your family recover just and fair compensation that is afforded by law.

Compensation in a Georgia Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Under Georgia Law, close relatives of the decedent (including the surviving spouse, children, parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, and stepchildren of the deceased) are entitled to be compensated for certain specific damages they may have suffered as a result of the decedent's death. These damages include:

• Loss of financial support
• Loss of services
• Loss of the love, affection, companionship, and society of the decedent
• Medical bills
• Funeral and Burial expenses

What to Do in the Event of a Wrongful Death in Georgia

Losing a family member or loved one due to the negligence of another can be both emotionally and psychologically difficult; however, it is very important that you seek legal advice soon after the tragic event.  In the State of Georgia, the time period that you have to file a wrongful death lawsuit can be as short as just one year.  Once that time period ends, you may be legally barred from receiving compensation for your loss.  At the Law Offices of Jonathan W. Johnson, we will work to make sure that your right to a remedy does not pass you by.  Call us today!

Contact Our Lawyers Who Handle Wrongful Death Cases in Georgia

If someone you love has died unexpectedly due to the careless actions of another person, company, or manufacturer of a product, it is crucial to seek aggressive legal representation. Representing clients throughout the State of Georgia the experienced lawyers who handle wrongful death cases at our law office in Atlanta are committed to bringing justice to your case. Contact our office today to speak with a lawyer who can help you obtain the compensation you deserve.

Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawyer