If you have lost a loved one in Atlanta due to the negligent actions of another, our Atlanta wrongful death attorneys can help you hold the responsible party financially accountable.
The Atlanta personal injury lawyers with Kaine Law can evaluate your case and pursue fair compensation after your loved one’s passing. Now is the time to celebrate your loved one’s life—not fuss over complex legal details. Allow Kaine Law to serve you during this difficult time. Call today and receive a free initial consultation.
Choose Our Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawyers to Handle Your Family’s Case
Our legal team cares about your family’s recovery, but we do more than pursue damages for your losses. We understand the turmoil and grief you are experiencing, and we want to help you through this process stress-free. To help, our Atlanta wrongful death lawyer will:
Provide a Free Wrongful Death Case Review
We offer free case reviews to prospective clients in the Atlanta area. There’s no obligation to partner with us during your call. This call is your chance to meet our legal team and get the answers to your questions.
Offer Legal Services on a Contingency Fee Basis
We know injury firms have a reputation for being expensive. Your family is dealing with enough right now, so we offer our service on contingency. Our attorney’s fees depend on your case’s outcome. If our Atlanta wrongful death lawyer wins your case, we will take a preapproved percentage of your settlement to pay for our services. If not, you don’t owe us a thing.
Give Personalized Client-Focused Legal Care
Our Atlanta wrongful death lawyers will listen carefully to your story and give your case the attention to detail it deserves. We can then tailor a legal strategy to suit your circumstances.
We also make it a point to keep you informed about your case as the legal process continues. We will never leave you in the dark, and we can provide contact information so that you can ask questions.
For a free legal consultation with a wrongful death lawyer serving Atlanta, call 404-214-2001
We Manage Various Cases in the Atlanta Area
Whether you lost your loved one in a traffic accident on I-85 or on a job site in Buckhead, our Atlanta wrongful death lawyers can help your family. Our law office has helped many claimants in Atlanta and throughout Georgia pursue damages in various situations, such as:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Dog bites
- Premises liability incidents, including slips and falls
- Golf cart accidents
- ATV accidents
- Boating accidents
- Train accidents
- Defective product
- On-the-job accidents
To prove negligence, our Atlanta, GA, wrongful death lawyer will investigate your loved one’s loss of life, gather evidence, and identify your compensable losses.
We Will File Your Wrongful Death Lawsuit Within the Applicable Deadline
You generally have two years from the date of your loved one’s passing to file a wrongful death lawsuit, per O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33.
Of course, each case is different. While most wrongful death actions must abide by the two-year deadline, others do not. You could have more or less time to file your lawsuit if:
- Your loved one was hurt in a hit-and-run accident. The state may toll your filing deadline until the other driver is located.
- You’re pursuing loss of consortium. If your spouse passes away, you can pursue an expense called “loss of consortium.” This non-economic expense pays for the hardship of losing a romantic partner’s society and affection. You generally have four years to pursue this expense.
If you fail to file your lawsuit within the deadline, the courts will refuse to hear your case. Other implications include:
- The at-fault party would never be held financially accountable for their actions.
- The insurer would have little incentive to settle your case.
- You would have to pay for your losses on your own.
Our wrongful death lawyers will file your case within the applicable deadline to protect your right to damages.
We can guide your family through these complex legal actions. However, we advise that you prepare for the long haul and expect to make some key decisions along the way. Although we will provide guidance throughout your case, we leave it up to families to decide what they want to do.
Call Kaine Law today to find out how our Atlanta wrongful death lawyers can help you and your family through this difficult time.
Our Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawyers Demand the Best Possible Awards for Your Case
We will calculate your case’s value based on your loved one’s medical bills, lost income, age, and the cause of the accident. We may also consult with field experts (such as healthcare professionals) to learn about your loved one’s medical expenses.
We’re determined to seek a court award or settlement that pays for these types of wrongful death damages:
Your Loved One’s End-of-Life Healthcare Expenses
Ambulance transportation costs might only be the beginning of your loved one’s healthcare expenses. You may also seek financial compensation for:
- Hospice
- Life support
- Resuscitation
- Hospitalization
- Surgeries
- Medications
- Doctors’ examinations
- Imaging scans
Each part of your loved one’s medical care is compensable.
Your Loved One’s Lost Income
Losing your loved one can threaten your financial stability. Reviewing their employment records, we can pursue damages for their lost income, tips, employee benefits, and bonuses.
We can also seek recovery for your lost income if you had to take time off work due to your loved one’s passing.
Your Loved One’s Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering accounts for the hardships your loved one experienced before their passing. Its value depends on:
- The severity of their condition
- How long they survived before their passing
- Their age
- The impact of their death on their family’s life
- The cost of your economic losses
- The accident’s cause
Georgia doesn’t cap how much you can seek for pain and suffering.
Funeral Expenses
Recovering wrongful death compensation for your loved one’s funeral and burial costs may account for the following:
- The casket or urn
- Embalming
- The burial plot
- The service itself
- The headstone
When we speak with you, we may discover other losses not listed here to also pursue. It all starts with a call.
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How Our Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawyer Can Manage Your Case
We’re ready to take the burden of a wrongful death claim or lawsuit off your shoulders. While you spend time with your family, focus on your favorite activities, and celebrate your loved one’s life, we’ll handle everything. With us on your side, we will.
Investigate Your Loved One’s Passing
We’ll interview witnesses, consult with field experts, and talk with law enforcement officials to learn about what happened.
Our Atlanta wrongful death lawyers will also secure the following to support your case:
- The accident report
- Your loved one’s medical treatment records
- Their injury-related invoices and receipts
- Photos of the accident scene
- Security camera footage
We will also speak with any witnesses to the incident and collect their statements. If necessary, we’ll also collect expert witness testimonies.
Gather Evidence to Prove Negligence
Our law firm must prove negligence. Using the convincing evidence we find, we’ll establish:
- Duty of Care: The other party is expected to behave or provide a service in what is commonly considered a safe and reasonable way.
- Breach of Duty: The at-fault party violated their duty of care by acting negligently—or failing to respond to a dangerous situation.
- Causation: The at-fault party’s actions or omissions caused your loved one’s passing.
- Damages: You have financial, emotional, and physical losses.
File Your Wrongful Death Claim With the Liable Insurer
We will identify all liable parties to your loved one’s death and file claims with each party’s insurance company.
The claims adjuster might not offer a fair settlement. They might also pressure you into accepting an unfair offer. We won’t let the claims adjuster take advantage of you. Kaine Law will advocate for your best interests.
Negotiate a Wrongful Death Settlement With the Liable Party’s Insurer
We’re pleased to announce that we resolve most injury cases through insurance settlements. That’s because our team knows how to negotiate. This success requires:
- Understanding the liable policy
- Calculating your damages
- Proving fault and liability
- Protecting you against bad-faith insurance practices
- Handling communications with the liable insurer
If the insurer refuses to settle, it’s not a problem; we’ll file a wrongful death lawsuit directly against the negligent party.
Handle Your Civil Lawsuit From Start to Finish
Our lawyers understand the state’s wrongful death laws and will do everything to seek the best possible outcome. We will:
- File your lawsuit and the necessary paperwork
- Collect witness statements
- Take depositions
- Exchange information during the “discovery” phase
- Present your case’s legal strategy
- Prepare you to give a statement
- Contest any unfair courtroom proceedings or questions
Our wrongful death attorneys will help you initiate your wrongful death lawsuit and seek punitive damages if applicable. Punitive damages are “an amount of money designed to punish the defendant.” Punitive damages can be awarded if the at-fault person acted recklessly or maliciously.
A personal injury lawyer from Kaine Law will also help you recover any medical expenses, compensation for loss of companionship, and any loss of income.
Our Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawyers Are Ready to Manage the Potential Complications in Your Case
Even the most straightforward cases have complications. We can solve some challenges with a few simple phone calls. Others require ongoing communication and problem-solving.
Here are some problems we can address:
The Insurance Company Denies Your Claim
If the insurance company denies your personal injury claim, we can:
- Present more evidence
- Re-evaluate the liable policy
- Negotiate a settlement
- Consult with field professionals regarding your loved one’s passing
If these strategies don’t work, we can move forward with a lawsuit.
There’s Not Enough Evidence to Support Your Case
We’re not just lawyers; we’re investigators. If there isn’t enough evidence to support fault and liability, we will:
- Request a copy of the police report from Fulton County
- Interview witnesses, including bystanders who saw your loved one’s accident happen
- Pull traffic camera footage or surveillance footage
- Work with law enforcement officials to get more information
With the evidence we find, we aim to prove that your loved one passed away because of another party’s negligence.
The Claims Adjuster Won’t Return Your Phone Calls
These tactics are designed to deny or derail your claim intentionally. At first, when the claims adjuster doesn’t return your calls, you might shrug it off as a minor inconvenience. However, this could signify a bad-faith insurance practice.
You have protection against those practices, per O.C.G.A. § 33-6-34. Insurance companies are prohibited from:
- Misrepresenting insurance policies
- Failing to respond to your claim in a timely manner
- Pressuring or bullying you into accepting a low settlement
- Refusing to pay your claim without a valid reason why
- Unreasonably denying or delaying your case’s progression
We have no problem dealing with uncooperative insurance companies.
What Should I Do After Losing a Loved One in an Atlanta-Area Accident?
Take all the time you need to grieve and get back on your feet. With our team on your side, you don’t have to worry about anything. However, there are a few things you can do to promote your case’s resolution:
Keep All Documents Related to Your Case
You should keep all letters, invoices, and receipts related to your loved one’s passing. We also recommend keeping all communications between you and the insurance company for your records.
Write Down Your Version of Events
Your testimony holds more weight than you think. By keeping a journal, you can keep an accurate record of your loved one’s passing, your interactions with the insurance company, and your mental health. We may use this journal to calculate the value of your non-economic damages.
Refrain From Sharing Your Case’s Information Online
It’s perfectly reasonable to share information about your loved one’s life online. However, refrain from sharing anything regarding your case. You should avoid:
- Messaging the at-fault party or the insurance company online
- Making accusations about the other party’s fault
- Accepting friend requests from strangers
- Following the at-fault party’s social media pages
Think Twice About Early Settlement Offers
The insurance company might offer compensation immediately after it processes your claim. It’s probably less than you deserve.
Insurance companies want to settle claims as quickly as possible and protect their bottom lines by paying as little money as possible. They are not above bullying grieving families to deny claims altogether.
When you accept compensation, your case ends. You cannot ask for more money later, even if you incur additional financial losses. Kaine Law will review all settlement offers and advise you on any fair ones.
Our Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawyer Is Ready to Start Your Case Review
We’re ready to champion your legal rights after losing a loved one in Atlanta. When you call us, we’ll ask you a few questions about your situation and discuss your legal options. We’re available to answer your questions 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our Atlanta wrongful death lawyer is ready to assist your family. Call Kaine Law today for legal representation.
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