Helping Families Seek Justice After a Tragic Loss

Losing a loved one is never easy, no matter what the circumstances are. If your loved one’s death was caused by negligence or reckless behavior, you and your family can recover damages and hold liable parties accountable. Wrongful death cases are unfortunately common, and they can quickly become complex. The best way to save yourself and your family members stress is by working with a team of experienced wrongful death lawyers.

Meeks Impact Law understands how challenging this time can be. We know that no amount of money will bring your loved one back; however, a wrongful death claim will force the liable party to admit their wrongdoings and can prevent similar accidents from happening in the future.

If your loved one passed away due to their injuries from an accident, speak to our Cumming wrongful death lawyers today. Contact our law firm at 678-341-5212 for a free case evaluation.

Like personal injury cases, there are many types of accidents that can result in severe injuries. Some of these accidents result in fatal injuries, leading to wrongful death. If your loved one passed away because of negligence, it is very likely you have a valid wrongful death claim.

Fatal accidents can be caused by the following:

Medical Malpractice

Doctors, nurses, and hospital staff members are required to give all patients the same level of care. When medical professionals act negligently, it can cause severe injuries or a worsened condition, leading to death.

Car Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents are some of the leading causes of wrongful death cases. Car accidents, especially at high speeds, can be deadly.

Drunk Driving Accidents

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can cause dangerous situations on the road. Drunk drivers often cause fatalities.

Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing homes and long-term care facilities are required to provide medical treatments and basic needs. When abuse or neglect occurs, it can lead to severe and fatal injuries.

Faulty Construction

Bad construction or construction that is not up to code can cause buildings to collapse or fail. Multiple liable parties, including the building owner and manufacturer, may be involved in this type of accident.

Defective Products

Products that are available for consumers are required to meet certain safety regulations. When products are unsafe, they can cause fatal accidents.

Truck Accidents

Large trucks on the road have the potential to cause fatal injuries. If your loved one’s death was caused by a truck accident, you can hold the truck driver and the trucking company liable.

Wrongful death cases provide compensation to the surviving family members of the deceased. When pursuing a wrongful death case, you can ask to recover specific damages that you incurred because of your loved one’s death. Our Cumming wrongful death attorney will help you calculate all of your damages so you get the full compensation you need.

Many individuals seek compensation for the following:

• Pain and suffering
• Funeral costs
• Loss of companionship
• Medical bills related to your loved one’s injuries
• Lost income from your loved one
• Loss of work and retirement benefits
• Relationship compensation for spouses, children, and parents

Additional damages, also called punitive damages, can also be awarded in wrongful death lawsuits. These types of damages are only awarded when the liable party is found to have acted extremely negligently. In most cases, these damages are given after drunk driving accidents or when another crime has occurred.

If you’re interested in learning more about a wrongful death claim, contact our law firm today. We can tell you more about the damages available to you and your family.

Georgia state law specifies that only specific family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit. In most cases, these are immediate family members with close relations to the deceased.

The following people can seek compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit:

• The victim’s spouse
• The victim’s children (if there is no surviving spouse)
• The victim’s parents (if there are no spouse or children)
• The victim’s estate administrator (if there are no living parents, children, or spouse)

If your loved one did not leave a will and the spouse receives compensation in a wrongful death case, then the spouse must share their award with the children. If those children are minors, then the money will be put in their parent or guardian’s name until they turn 18.

Losing a loved one after an accident is an incredibly difficult experience. If you believe their death was the result of a negligent accident, there are a few things you can do right away to begin building your case.

If your loved one has passed away, take the following steps:

Record All Damages

You will ask to recover compensation for your damages in your wrongful death lawsuit. As you pay for things out of pocket, like funeral costs, burial expenses, and medical bills, take note of how much everything is costing you and your family.

Gather Evidence

The more evidence you can find, the stronger your case will be. Start talking to witnesses and gathering evidence like photos of the accident scene, police reports, and accident reports. Our legal team can help you gather evidence as well.

Speak to Our Attorney

The sooner you reach out to our team, the sooner we can begin building your case. You have a limited amount of time to seek compensation, so act now to get justice.

All wrongful death claims are subject to a statute of limitations. The Georgia wrongful death statute says that family members only have two years from the date of the victim’s death to file a lawsuit. After that, you will likely not be able to seek compensation in court.

However, there are a few circumstances that can change that timeline, including:

Government Involvement

If a government entity was involved in your loved one’s death, the timeline is much shorter. In most cases, you only have six months to pursue compensation. The timeline can vary depending on the type of government agency you are dealing with and what their involvement was.

Criminal Charges

If the liable party in your wrongful death claim is also facing criminal charges, the statute of limitations may be paused until their criminal case is over. This often happens in criminal homicide cases. The statute allows for a suspension of up to six years or until the final disposition.

As your legal team, our goal is to guide you through the legal process, answering your questions and addressing your concerns along the way. When you work with us, we’ll do the following:

• Investigate your case and identify all liable parties
• Gather evidence on your behalf
• Talk to witnesses and relevant experts
• Negotiate a settlement with liable parties
• Pursue your case and take it to court, if necessary

Most of the time, wrongful death claims are settled outside of court. However, we won’t stop fighting until you get the compensation you deserve.

Losing a loved one to a negligent accident is devastating. Getting compensation and seeking justice on their behalf can provide the closure that you and your family members need. Our wrongful death lawyer is here to support you and pursue compensation on your behalf so you can focus on yourself and your family.

Meeks Impact Law is here to provide comprehensive legal services throughout your wrongful death lawsuit. To learn more about our services and receive a free case evaluation, please call our law office today at 678-341-5212.