Category: Wrongful Death

As wrongful death lawyers, we know that with the current climate of the country, police conflicts and alleged abuses are appearing in the news every day. Indeed, the torrent of video footage from the past few months’ Occupied Wall Street protests has not only sparked cries for a review of police procedures,…

Wrongful death litigation may be one of the most painful legal actions for plaintiffs in the field of law. Because of the actions of another—through their negligence or ill intent—a loved one has lost their life. In the State of Georgia, it’s important to keep in mind that not everyone…

A wrongful death claim in Georgia can be quite complicated and confusing for the loved ones attempting to file a claim and even poses unique challenges and areas for error for seasoned wrongful death lawyers. What follows is a guide for both groups to understand as much as possible about the…

In this video, Georgia personal injury trial attorney Theodore Spaulding reviews what factors are involved in proving death during civil litigation  How do you prove death in a civil case? Keep watching this video to learn the answer to this question. Hi, I’m Ted Spaulding. I’m Atlanta personal injury trial…

In this video, attorney Ted Spaulding explains how damages work in a wrongful death case. He reviews how to differentiate a wrongful death claim and an estate claim, and how damages are actually defined.  What damages are available in a wrongful death case in Georgia? Keep watching this video to…

In this video, attorney Theodore A. Spaulding reviews the requirements for filing a wrongful death claim in Georgia. He explains the levels of consideration required and which parties hold the most decision-making power.  Who can file a wrongful death claim in Georgia? Keep watching this video to find out. Hi….

Nothing could be more tragic than losing someone you love because someone else – another driver, an employer, a landlord, or even a doctor – was negligent. If that happens – though it may be quite difficult – you must speak at once to an experienced Cumming wrongful death attorney. By…

If a negligent driver is responsible for the wrongful death of your immediate family member, does your family have legal recourse? The answer is yes. More than 1,500 people died in traffic accidents on Georgia’s streets and highways in 2016, so the risk is genuine. A fatal auto collision will…

When a drunk driver takes the wheel, a landlord fails to keep a property maintained, or a doctor fails to diagnose a disease, wrongful death can happen. How is “wrongful” death defined? In Georgia, if you die accidentally because someone was negligent, will your family have legal options? Will they…