Atlanta Fatal Car Accident Lawyers
Speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving and reckless driving can cause deadly car accidents. If your loved one’s accident was caused by another party’s negligence, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses.
Founded in 1910, The Ransom Firm has helped thousands of people over the years. Attorneys Philip F. Ransom and Damany F. Ransom continue the firm’s tradition of personalized representation and thorough preparation. Your family can come to our Georgia fatal car accident attorneys for the caring, experienced counsel you need.
Filing A Wrongful Death Lawsuit
After a wrongful death, families often do not know what to do. It’s understandable. There is so much to consider during this time.
In Georgia, the spouse is the primary individual who can file a wrongful death claim. When there is no spouse, the deceased’s children can file, whether they are adults or minors. If there is no spouse or children, the parents of the deceased can file the claim.
Should none of these people be available, the deceased’s estate representative may file.
Compensation Available To Surviving Family Members
The surviving family can receive damages for economic losses and noneconomic losses, including:
- Lost wages and benefits, now and in the future
- Loss of household services
- Loss of love, companionship, emotional support, guidance and protection
- Emotional distress of the surviving family
In addition to the wrongful death claim, the estate claim (survival action) can also provide damages. The family may recover compensation for the conscious pain and suffering of their loved one, as well as the resulting medical bills and funeral/burial costs.
While punitive damages are not standard, they may be possible in the estate claim. In a fatal car accident case, for example, if the negligent driver was driving excessively fast or was intoxicated, that may result in punitive damages.
How The Ransom Firm Pursues Accountability In A Fatal Auto Accident Claim
With Atlanta’s heavily congested traffic, we have experience pursuing damages in fatal car accident cases. We know how to investigate the accident, determine liability and seek the compensation your family needs. While most cases settle out of court, we are always prepared to go to trial if that is in your best interests.
Contact our wrongful death car accident lawyers by calling CALL or by contacting us online today. Your consultation is free.