Experienced And Compassionate Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawyer
There is no loss as profound as the unexpected and untimely loss of a loved one. The knowledge that the loss could have been prevented had another person or company simply exercised proper care only makes matters worse. Fortunately, surviving family members can turn to the civil justice system to seek answers and accountability.
Law Office of Brandon Dixon, P.C., is committed to helping families across Georgia who have lost loved ones through negligence or misconduct.
The firm helps spouses, parents and children who have lost family members due to:
- Car crashes: When a loved one is lost in a vehicular accident caused by another’s negligence
- Truck and other commercial vehicle wrecks: Fatalities resulting from collisions involving large trucks or commercial vehicles
- Motorcycle collisions: Losses incurred due to motorcycle accidents caused by another party
- Pedestrian or biking accidents: Fatal incidents involving pedestrians or cyclists hit by a vehicle
- Defective or dangerous products: When a product defect leads to a fatal injury
- Hazardous conditions on another party’s property: Fatalities caused by unsafe conditions on someone else’s property
Find out how we can assist you. Contact Atlanta wrongful death attorney Brandon Dixon online today or call 404-585-3721 for a free 30-minute consultation.
What Is Considered Wrongful Death?
In Georgia, wrongful death refers to a situation where an individual’s life is taken due to another party’s negligent, reckless, intentional, or criminal actions. The state recognizes two primary types of claims related to such incidents: a wrongful death claim and an estate claim.
In instances of a wrongful death claim, the victim’s family is able to seek a claim for the “full value of the life” of the deceased, which includes two main components: economic and noneconomic.
These damages can include:
- Lost wages/Loss of income
- Loss of care
- Loss of companionship
In instances of an estate claim, the family or estate can attempt to recover wrongful death damages which can include:
- Medical costs
- Funeral costs
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of inheritance
Who Can File A Wrongful Death Action?
In instances of wrongful death, because the person affected by this wrongdoing cannot come forward with a claim, certain surviving family members may be able to take legal action on their behalf by way of a wrongful death lawsuit.
The following parties may be able to file a wrongful death action in Georgia:
- The victim’s surviving spouse or children
- The victim’s other surviving family members
- The personal representative of the victim’s estate
It is important to note that there is a statute of limitations on these cases. You will have two years to come forward with a claim and may lose your right to take legal action if you try to file after that time. That is why it is essential to involve an Atlanta wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.
Free 30-Minute Consultation With A Firm That Treats Clients Like Family
Particularly when dealing with a sensitive and emotionally charged case involving a wrongful death, compassion and personal attention are of the utmost importance. At Law Office of Brandon Dixon, P.C., the team truly cares. The team treats clients like family, fighting for them as it would their own family members.
Contact Law Office of Brandon Dixon, P.C., online today or call 404-585-3721 to see how an experienced Atlanta wrongful death lawyer can help with your case.