Losing a loved one due to another person’s negligence is one of the hardest experiences a family can face. Georgia law provides ways for surviving family members to pursue justice when a wrongful death occurs. One important element of such claims is “loss of consortium.” This concept focuses on the…
If you’ve lost a loved one because someone else was careless or negligent in Georgia, you may be exploring your legal options through a wrongful death claim. These cases are emotionally painful and legally complex, and they often hinge on testimony from expert witnesses. In the following sections, Atlanta wrongful…
When someone is killed in a crash caused by another driver, Georgia law may consider that a crime—specifically, vehicular homicide. But even if the state brings criminal charges, that does not address the financial and emotional toll on the victim’s family. One of the most important questions families ask after…
Losing a loved one in a car accident is one of the most painful tragedies a family can face—especially when the crash was caused by someone else’s negligence. If your family member died in a fatal car accident in Georgia, state law may give you the right to file a…
Losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence is an unimaginable tragedy. If you are dealing with this kind of loss, you may be wondering if you have legal options to pursue justice. One question that often arises is whether you can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Georgia…
The goal of a lawsuit is the fair resolution of a dispute. To incentivize fair resolutions sooner than later, the General Assembly has equipped lawyers with several tools, including “offers of settlement” under Section 9-11-68(b) and prejudgment interest under the Unliquidated Damages and Interest Act (“UDIA”). In a recent case…
Butler Kahn and our co-counsel Ronnie Mabra recently got a $6,000,000 policy limits settlement in a wrongful death, negligent security case arising from a shooting at an apartment complex. Negligent security cases against apartment complexes can be tough. It can be difficult to show that the owner knew about…
Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is life-altering. Along with the emotional trauma, you may also be left dealing with financial hardships. One of the most significant financial aspects in a wrongful death case is the loss of future income. If you are a widow, family member,…
When you lose a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, the emotional and financial toll can be overwhelming. In Atlanta, Georgia, the law allows families to seek justice through wrongful death lawsuits. These cases can lead to settlements, which are agreements to pay money to those who have suffered…
No amount of money can ever make up for the loss of a loved one. But having a jury acknowledge the value of a loved one’s life can be vindicating. This case arose from a head-on collision about two weeks before Christmas in 2021. Mark Cohen was on his way…
