Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawyer
When you’ve lost a loved one, dealing with the grief can feel insurmountable. You may not even consider the possibility of justice for your loved one in the immediate aftermath of your loss. However, as you move through the stages of grief, you may begin to realize that negligence, neglect or the wrongful act of another person or company led to the death of your loved one. Our experienced legal team at HurtAtl will carefully and compassionately communicate with you about your rights. We will discuss your family’s legal options and help you choose a path forward.
Turning your loved one’s death into a legal matter can feel uncomfortable. It’s important to remember that the law provides relief for you and your family because you’ve suffered a serious loss. A rightfully owed wrongful death lawsuit can help you move forward. To learn more about how to file a wrongful death lawsuit, schedule a free consultation with HurtAtl by contacting us online or call 844-PainAtl.
What is Wrongful Death?
Wrongful death claims are legal actions brought by certain individuals if a close relative’s death was caused by another’s wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, or failure to act.
You can think of it this way: If the deceased individual had lived, then they would have had the right to file a personal injury claim and seek compensation for their injuries. This lets the people left behind to pursue this right on their behalf.
What Compensation Can Wrongful Death Survivors Receive?
The close surviving relatives may receive compensation for:
- Funeral and burial expenses, if paid for by a surviving family member
- Loss of decedent’s earnings
- Loss of inheritance
- Loss of decedent’s household, parental, and spousal services
- Loss of decedent’s care, support, guidance, companionship, and love
- Surviving family member’s mental anguish and emotional distress
- Surviving family members mental health care expenses
When evidence suggests that another person, business, or municipality is responsible for your family members death, it is important to talk with a wrongful death lawyer as soon as you are able. At HurtAtl, one of our attorneys can immediately investigate the incident that caused your loved one’s death. To discuss how HurtAtl can help, contact us online or call 844-PainAtl. We offer free initial consultations.