Northeast Georgia Wrongful Death Attorney
There are few sorrows as devastating as losing a loved one to a fatal accident caused by the negligence or wrongful actions of another. But when you lose someone, you aren’t out of options for holding the liable person responsible. You don’t have to leave it to the authorities. You can pursue justice yourself with a wrongful death lawsuit.
At Hotard & Hise, our legal team has more than 50 years of experience in pursuing the most challenging and sensitive legal claims of people across northeast Georgia. A wrongful death claim is a pain that most never want to experience, but we can help you fight for justice to get the compensation you and your family deserve for your incalculable loss.
Who Can File For Wrongful Death In Georgia?
Under Georgia law, a wrongful death claim is a claim made by a child, parents or estate representative of a person whose death was caused by another individual’s “negligent, reckless, intentional or criminal acts.” These actions can include:
- Car/truck crashes
- Dangerous property conditions
- Medical negligence
- Intentional violence
- Drunk driving accidents
In this lawsuit, you may pursue many damages, from hospital bills and loss of consortium and as well as the “the full value of the life.”
What Is The Full Value Of Life Under Georgia Law?
Georgia law requires juries to consider a series of calculations based on a person’s potential life’s earnings. Included in this calculation are their current salary, their age, the likely length of their career, the likelihood of their changing jobs or losing their job.
However, the calculation there does not need to be followed exactly. It’s merely seen as a guide, and we take time to remind juries of that before deliberation.
Get A Dedicated Team On Your Side
As with any legal case, you deserve to have an attorney who is ready and able to go as far as you need. We take that to heart and offer each client the full benefits of our experience and our compassion in these difficult times. You need someone who will speak for you now. That’s what we aim to do. Call us at 706-925-0797 or send an email using this online form.