Georgia Wrongful Death Types

While there are many types of wrongful death, they all have one thing in common—the misconduct or negligence of another party contributed to the death of the victim. If you have lost a loved one unexpectedly because of another party’s actions, you may be eligible to file a Georgia wrongful death lawsuit in order to recover damages. An experienced attorney will examine the circumstances of your family member’s death so he or she can build a solid wrongful death case.

A common cause of wrongful death is accidents. If a person’s actions (or inaction) led to a vehicle accident or construction accident, he or she may be held liable for your loved one’s death. For example, in order to have a successful wrongful death case in the case of a car accident, you must prove that the other driver’s negligent or malicious behavior caused the collision that resulted in the victim’s death.

Work-related deaths can occur when the employer does not use correct safety measures in order to protect employees. Examples include a job-site accident or repeated exposure to toxic chemicals. In Georgia, recovering damages from a work-related death is often difficult, as many companies are protected by the Georgia’s Workmen’s Compensation Act. If you have lost a loved one to this type of wrongful death, you need to speak to an attorney is who experienced with these types of cases.

Medical malpractice is another type of wrongful death. Making medical errors, failing to diagnose a disease, or discharging a patient too early can create situations that may lead to a wrongful death. In these cases, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor and/or medical staff had the ability to keep the victim from dying but failed to do so.

All wrongful death types leave the victim’s family devastated. The attorneys at Head, Thomas, Webb and Willis will handle your case with sensitivity and fight to recover damages and bring a sense of resolution to your family. Our staff of 11 wrongful death attorneys, who have more than 150 years of collective experience, have helped countless clients with their wrongful death cases. Let us help you during this difficult time.