Georgia Infant Death Attorney

The death of a newborn or infant child can lead to a devastating sense of loss or grief for the parents. The birth of a child is something that parents spend nine months dreaming about, and the unnecessary loss of the baby is something that no parent should have to deal with. If you have recently lost your infant because of the negligence or misconduct of another party, you should speak with a Georgia infant death attorney to learn about your rights.

Many infant deaths occur as the result of medical malpractice. A doctor making a medical mistake during delivery or failing to perform a caesarean section when necessary can result in death. By hiring a wrongful death attorney, you can ensure the doctor and medical staff are held responsible for their actions and recover damages for your tragic loss.

Car accidents are another cause of infant death. If a driver acts in a negligent manner, such as speeding or driving while texting, he or she may be held liable for the infant’s death. A child death attorney may work with an accident reconstruction specialist to prove how the negligent driver’s actions led to the infant’s wrongful death.

If defective products, such as faulty strollers, cribs, or baby seats led to the infant’s death, an infant death lawsuit may be filed against the manufacturer. By filing a wrongful death lawsuit, you can recover damages for your loss and ensure that the products are taken off the market so that no other infant is injured or killed.

Choking, entanglement, and suffocation can also cause infant death. If a caregiver or other responsible adult failed to adequately supervise the infant, he or she may be found liable.

In an infant death case, the parents may recover general damages, which include loss of companionship and affection as well as mental anguish.

At Head, Thomas, Webb and Willis, our experienced and compassionate Georgia infant death attorneys help parents who have suffered the tragic loss of their infant. Our attorneys have more than 150 collective years of experience and have helped countless families recover damages.

For a consultation regarding your case, please contact our law firm today.