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When you lose a family member because of someone else’s negligence, it is considered wrongful death. And our legal system in Georgia allows living family members—those who have lost loved ones through wrongful death—to collect benefits for their damages and losses through filing an Atlanta wrongful death lawsuit. Many people have lost someone unexpectedly due to …

Wrongful death refers to a claim by a plaintiff (not the victim) who seeks to recover damages for the unjust death of another caused by someone’s negligent, reckless or intentional acts. There are no specific guidelines that dictate the means of death; however, wrongful death tort claims frequently occur in several circumstances: Medical malpractice, especially …

Wrongful death refers to a claim by a plaintiff (not the victim) who seeks to recover damages for the unjust death of another caused by someone’s negligent, reckless or intentional acts. There are no specific guidelines that dictate the means of death; however, wrongful death tort claims frequently occur in several circumstances: Medical malpractice, especially …

According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 126,438 unintentional injury deaths in 2010; this was the fifth highest cause of death in the United States. By comparison, there were 33,783 auto accident deaths. Atlanta wrongful death lawyer Shane Smith can help a victim’s family receive compensation for their …

You may never have imagined that when you said “I love you” and hugged your husband goodbye as he was leaving for work it would actually be the last time you’d see your husband. Not only did the unexpected auto accident he was in leave you without your best friend and in tremendous despair, but …

Wrongful death refers to a claim by a plaintiff (not the victim) who seeks to recover damages for the unjust death of another caused by someone’s negligent, reckless or intentional acts. There are no specific guidelines that dictate the means of death; however, wrongful death tort claims frequently occur in several circumstances: Medical malpractice, especially …

Wrongful death refers to a claim by a plaintiff (not the victim) who seeks to recover damages for the unjust death of another caused by someone’s negligent, reckless or intentional acts. There are no specific guidelines that dictate the means of death; however, wrongful death tort claims frequently occur in several circumstances: Medical malpractice, especially …

Damages in a Georgia wrongful death claim are calculated as if the victim had survived; the court calculates damages as losses sustained by the victim. Though the wrongful death claim is filed by surviving family, the court views the family as the victim’s representatives. Clayton County wrongful death lawyer Shane Smith represents families who have lost …

Losing a loved one is painful enough. However, losing a loved one due to the negligence or recklessness of another person and/or business is even more disheartening. Whether you have lost your family member from a fatal Gwinnett County DUI accident, through a criminal act, a defective product or workplace violence, the loss and the …

The unexpected death of someone you love is tragic and overwhelming. Whether your loved one died as a Georgia DUI victim or in a surgery gone wrong, you have now come face to face with the Georgia legal system and are prepared to file a wrongful death lawsuit to be awarded damages and to seek …

Criminals rarely have insurance. A Georgia negligent security claim therefore looks past the attacker to the property owner who ignored a known danger. Below, we explain what makes an attack foreseeable, whose knowledge counts, and where the criminal’s share of fault goes. What a Georgia Negligent Security Claim Requires The duty starts with one statute. …

Wrongful death refers to a claim by a plaintiff (not the victim) who seeks to recover damages for the unjust death of another caused by someone’s negligent, reckless or intentional acts. There are no specific guidelines that dictate the means of death; however, wrongful death tort claims frequently occur in several circumstances: Medical malpractice, especially …