Category Archives: Wrongful Death
First Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Atlanta Filed for 2024 Biolab Fire
Two years after the 2024 biolab fire, a family is suing for wrongful death in Atlanta. Insiders say that this is the first of many, with dozens or even hundreds of related cases expected in the near future. If your loved one died in a chemical fire, you have every right to take similar… Read More »
How Do Wrongful Death Lawsuits Work in Georgia?
Let’s say that you are injured in a car accident caused by a negligent driver. Under Georgia common law, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against that driver. Through such a lawsuit you can recover financial compensation, referred to in the law as damages, for your economic and non-economic losses… Read More »
Does the Victim’s “Character” Matter in a Georgia Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
One unique aspect of Georgia’s wrongful death statute is how it looks at the issue of financial compensation or damages. In most states, wrongful death damages are based on the economic and non-economic losses of the surviving family members. For example, the spouse of a car accident victim seeks wrongful death damages for the… Read More »