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Fatal Auto Accidents
Georgia Car Accident Wrongful Death
Georgia car accidents cause numerous injuries and thousands of dollars of property damage each year. Yet, the greatest toll that they can take is when a person is killed. The emotional and financial strain a fatal auto accident puts on the victim’s family is tremendous. However, the financial side of this issue may be helped through a lawsuit against any negligent parties that caused the accident.
If your loved one was killed in a car accident, contact our firm today for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation. Our Atlanta car accident attorneys are dedicated to helping families who have lost loved ones due to another’s negligence.
Car Accident Deaths in Georgia
Car accidents claim as many as 40,000 lives each year. In some cases, the victim was the negligent driver, causing the accident him or herself. However, in many cases, individuals killed in car accidents are victims of the negligence of another person or company. In these cases, a wrongful death lawsuit may be filed by a family member to recover compensation for financial and emotional damages. Additionally, auto insurance policies may provide a means of easing the financial burden the accident has caused.
Wrongful Death Car Accident Lawyers
Following the accident, the bereaved and a car crash lawyer may recover compensation through the following means:
- A fatal car accident lawsuit for wrongful death
- Against a drunk driver, drug-intoxicated driver, or driver otherwise exhibiting gross negligence or reckless driving in Georgia
- Against the negligent manufacturer of a car or car parts that malfunctioned
- Against a city or town that negligently failed to properly remove, warn of, or plan for any obstacles that contributed to the accident
- The car insurance of the deceased
- The car insurance of other drivers involved in the accident
- Health insurance
Hiring an experienced car accident attorney helps to ensure victims that their legal options will be explored and that maximum compensation will be sought. By investigating the scene of the accident, interviewing witnesses, and consulting the applicable laws, a wrongful death lawyer can build a strong case to bring to suit or negotiate with the insurance companies. If a lawsuit is successful, the plaintiff could be compensated for medical bills related to the accident, loss of earning capacity of the person who was killed, loss of consortium (the benefits of a spouse), funeral expenses, and other damages.
Contact Morgan & Morgan today if your loved one was killed in a car accident. Our Atlanta offices are staffed with car accident attorneys who can review the facts of your case and help you determine your best course of action. Your initial consultation is free of charge or obligation to you. Fill out the simple form on the right to have your claim reviewed today.
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In a case against R.J. Reynolds and Philip Morris, attorneys Keith Mitnik, Greg Prysock, Joe Taraska and Katy Massa recovered a $40 million tobacco litigation verdict on behalf of the husband and daughter of a woman who died after smoking two packs of cigarettes a day for 36 years.
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Medication overdose of a 26 week premature newborn against a hospital.
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- Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
In January 2011, Keith Mitnik obtained an $18.8 million verdict on behalf of a motorcyclist who was rendered a paraplegic when a car pulled out in front of him.
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