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 Lawsuit Filed After Fatal Window Accident
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 …
Filing Georgia Wrongful Death Claims for Children
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 …
The Emotional Impact of a Wrongful Death
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 …
Why You Should Be Prepared for a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
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 …
What to Do if the Driver Doesn’t Have Enough Insurance
Shockingly, four people are hit by moving motor vehicles in the metro Atlanta area each day, according to police. These incidents kill about 80 people in Atlanta pedestrian accidents every year, with about 20 percent of the fatalities within 100 feet of a transit stop.Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that …
Why Pool Barriers are Important
Swimming pools are a terrific source of summer fun and exercise. However, swimming pools also have a high risk for drowning accidents and other injuries. If children fall into a pool and do not know how to swim, the chances of them saving themselves are slim and the situation generally ends in tragedy. For this …
Fatal Shooting at Atlanta Mall Leads to Wrongful Death Lawsuit
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 …
Enduring Regret: A Local DUI Story
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2,597 people were killed in United States traffic accidents in December 2010. Of those, 775 deaths involved alcohol-impaired drivers. Georgia’s Driving Under the Influence Laws are complex. Georgia DUI injury lawyer Shane Smith can sort through the intermingled laws that potentially create complications in a DUI …
Jenni Rivera’s Husband Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Plane Company
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 …
Laws Changing for Deaf Truck Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets out numerous rules that regulate the commercial trucking industry. These regulations are meant to keep truck drivers and all other motorists on the road safe from accidents and injuries. Like any other law, these regulations may change from time to time, and these changes are very important …
Wrong Way Drivers and DUI Victims
Two fatal car accidents involving wrong-way drivers have occurred in the Atlanta area recently including: An , accident that killed two and seriously injured one person in a wrong-way crash in Buckhead. An , crash that left one dead and injured one in a wrong-way Sandy Springs wreck. While investigators are looking into the causes …
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