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The Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death Lawsuits

By Ramsey Prather on November 30, 2024

Wrongful death occurs when someone’s negligence or intentional actions lead to a person’s untimely death. These events have a devastating effect on family members. If you’re a survivor to the victim, you have the right to seek compensation for your loss in a process that’s regulated by state law. An Atlanta wrongful death lawyer can provide additional support and legal guidance during this difficult time.

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Who Gets the Money in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

By Ramsey Prather on November 15, 2024

In the aftermath of a tragic loss, understanding who gets the money in a wrongful death lawsuit is crucial for surviving family members seeking justice and financial relief. In Georgia, distributing a wrongful death settlement requires identifying eligible beneficiaries under state laws. These beneficiaries typically include immediate family members. Other family members and dependents are sometimes eligible to receive compensation, depending on the circumstances.

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Chances of Winning a Wrongful Death Suit

By Ramsey Prather on October 7, 2024

Losing a loved one is a devastating experience. But it’s an even more heartbreaking experience when you discover that your loved one was taken away by another person’s careless or violent behavior. Collecting the right documentation and providing expert testimonies are often vital for demonstrating that an act of negligence caused your loved one’s death.

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Can You Sue an Estate for Wrongful Death?

By Ramsey Prather on October 1, 2024

No one could ever replace what was taken away from you, and you have the right to seek compensation for your loss. But pursuing a wrongful death claim against an estate in Georgia involves unique legal challenges. An experienced Georgia wrongful death lawyer can provide invaluable guidance and support during this difficult time.

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Getting the Right Support After a Wrongful Death | Butler Prather LLP

By Ramsey Prather on September 30, 2024

Nothing could ever prepare you for the sudden loss of a loved one. And when a wrongful death occurs, your grief is intensified by the knowledge that the death was caused by the senseless act of another person and could’ve been avoided. Getting the right combination of legal and emotional support from your wrongful death attorney can help ease your suffering and enhance your overall well-being.

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How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Calculated?

By Ramsey Prather on September 15, 2024

Losing a loved one is an indescribable hardship, and it’s even more painful when their death results from someone else’s negligence or intentional actions. For families in Columbus, GA, understanding how wrongful death settlements are calculated is essential for securing the financial compensation and justice your family deserves.

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Are Punitive Damages Available in Wrongful Death Cases?

By Butler Prather LLP on June 20, 2024

If your loved one’s death was caused by the negligent actions of a person, business, organization, or some other party, you have the right to seek compensation for loss of support, loss of companionship, funeral and burial costs, and other damages. There are two legal avenues for pursuing compensation – a wrongful death claim or a survival action.

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Liability: Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Wrongful Death?

By Butler Prather LLP on March 5, 2024

There are people in our lives who make everything better. You probably know someone who can always cheer you up, even when things are going really badly. When you lose a special person in your life, there’s no way to replace them and all the wonderful things they do for you.

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Understanding Wrongful Death

By Ramsey Prather on September 20, 2023

The love we share with the people around us is one of life’s greatest gifts, and nothing prepares you for the loss of a loved one. It’s even more crushing to discover that your loved one’s life was senselessly taken away by the careless or criminal act of another.

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Can You Recover Damages for Loss of Companionship?

By Butler Prather LLP on October 31, 2022

In the event an individual sustains a catastrophic injury or loses their life due to the negligent actions of another person or entity, there is a possibility that family members can recover compensation for loss of companionship. We understand that this may be confusing, but it is important to define what companionship means in this circumstance, as well as how much compensation individuals may be able to receive. What is Loss of Companionship? If you lose somebody due to the careless or negligent actions of someone else, this is an incredibly devastating experience. This devastation will be compounded further by…

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