Personal Injury Lawyers
How long do wrongful death cases take? When a loved one has died due to another person’s negligent or wrongful actions, the deceased person’s family members are entitled to bring forth a wrongful death claim. Wrongful deaths are often caused by car accidents, truck accidents, work accidents, drug accidents, defective products, and medical malpractice. A […]
What are the most common causes of a wrongful death? A wrongful death occurs when one party’s negligent actions cause someone else’s death. A wrongful death claim is set forth by the victim’s family, typically the spouse and/or the children. The victim’s family can pursue legal action for their own benefit and the benefit of […]
Can a family claim damages against a driver who caused a wrongful death? Car accidents happen every day, and unfortunately, they can be fatal. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 36,096 fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2019. Fatalities can be either a passenger in a […]
Who can recover for a wrongful death? When someone passes away at the hands of another, due to a criminal act, negligence or error, the survivors may choose to file a wrongful death lawsuit. In Atlanta, and throughout the state of Georgia, there is a hierarchy of relatives when it comes to filing this type […]
What is the statute for parental recovery of child’s death? Under statute O.C.G.A. 19-7-1, the Georgia Parental Power and Recovery for the Homicide of a Child Statute, it is outlined who has the right to recovery. It also details how the right to recovery can be lost. When a child is under the age of […]
Types of recovery for wrongful death? If your loved one died as a result of another party’s misconduct or negligence, you could claim damages in a wrongful death lawsuit to retrieve the compensation you deserve. However, you’ll need an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side to get those damages. Visit Haug Law Group’s Personal […]
