Atlanta’s Wrongful Death Law Firm
Losing a loved one is never easy
It’s even more traumatic when you feel like they had more time.
We understand that filing a wrongful death suit may not be a priority, but there are financial realities you can’t forget in the midst of mourning.
If you think your loved one died as a result of someone else’s negligence, wrongdoing, or from an accident that could have been avoided, you’re entitled to compensation to help keep your head above water during a time of stress and loss.
Was a family member in a car accident that has left your family financially strapped? Did your grandmother slip and fall in a store that didn’t provide her with adequate help? Do you just need assistance navigating the confusing world of wrongful death claims? Nick and every employee here is available to help you through this heartbreaking time.
We have all felt loss and we have all needed someone to lean on when we’re at the end of our rope.
Filing a wrongful death suit won’t bring your loved one back, but likewise, your loved one wouldn’t want you slipping into a financial hole because of their passing.
Call us now, day or night. The Law Offices of Nicholas P. Martin are here for your family, here for your dearly departed, and here for you.
Wrongful Death Law Suits in Atlanta
According to Georgia law
“wrongful death” is when a person’s negligence, recklessness, intentional, or criminal act causes another party’s death.
Some cases are intentional, but most are cases of negligence. In order to prove negligence, the suit will have to prove duty of care (They owed it to you to keep you safe.), breach of that duty (They failed through, carelessness or recklessness, to keep you safe), causation (Their negligence was the cause of the fatal accident), and damages (What you’re owed as reprisal).
Complex Cases
Wrongful death suits can be complex because they are really two cases in one.
First, the Personal injury case, in which the deceased person’s estate may seek the damages the deceased would have been entitled to have he or she survived. Second, the wrongful death case, in which a certain representative may seek the value of the life of the deceased and the intangible losses you’ve suffered from your loved one passing away.
Two Years To File
In Atlanta, you have two years from your loved one’s passing to file a wrongful death suit.
The time is also variable. If you’re filing against a city or state municipality, the limitation will be shortened to six to twelve months. If the death is initially ruled an accident, but new information surfaces to change your mind, the statute of limitations begins at the moment of this discovery. All this to say that every moment you spend not pursuing a wrongful death claim in honor of the deceased is a moment you can’t get back. It’s reasonable to contact a Wrongful Death attorney as soon as possible, so you can figure out your options.
Lawsuits in Atlanta can be confusing at the best of times; while mourning, they can feel impossible.
Nick is here to help you pick up the pieces and get the justice and compassion you’re owed.
Worry about your recovery; we’ll take care of the details.
6 Common Wrongful Death Incidents
Motor vehicle (car, motorcycle, or commercial truck) accidents.
Bicycle or Pedestrian accidents.
Premises liability and slip and falls.
Medical (including anesthesia) malpractice.
Nursing home abuse.
Violent assaults.
What You Need to Know About Wrongful Death Cases
Things vary, but generally we’re talking about spouses, children, siblings, parents, and estate representatives.
Every case is different, but many times the parties reach a settlement before a lawsuit is filed. If it does get to the courts, it could be years before the claim is settled.
Malpractice is a kind of negligence, which could lead to wrongful death.
Sometimes the individual, but often an insurance company, as in the case of issues like medical malpractice or automobile accident.
Atlanta’s Best Wrongful Death Attorney
We’re going to work harder for you than you can imagine. We know what it’s like to struggle with losing someone and knowing they would still be here if not for someone else’s failing.
It’s our job to build the case that tells the story of why your loved one should still be here and it’s not a job we take lightly.
Nothing we do will be able to bring back the person you care about, but Nick can make sure you’re taken care of, which is exactly what your family would want.