Wrongful Death

Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawyer

Your loved one is gone, and we understand that no amount of money will bring them back. However, there are good reasons for pursuing a wrongful death action after a sudden death — financial security for the spouse or children, and holding someone accountable for a preventable tragedy.

Based in Atlanta, the wrongful death attorneys of Goldstein & Hayes, PC, represent families in Georgia and neighboring states in the southeastern United States. We practice in all areas of personal injury, and have won dozens of substantial settlements and verdicts in negligent death cases:

 Any accident can result in wrongful death

Goldstein & Hayes, PC, has represented families in wrongful death claims arising from:

• Truck accidents. Driver error, bad brakes, shifting load
• Auto and motorcycle accidents. Negligent driving, drunk driver
• Medical malpractice . Infant death, errors in diagnosis, surgery or anesthesia
• Premises liability Drowning, slip and fall
• Product liability Prescription drugs, defective products

To avoid time limits on bringing claims, contact a wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible. We are familiar with the different wrongful death statutes in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee and other Southeastern states. We can advise on the statute of limitations in the state where the death occurred, as well as limits on damages and other special laws that may apply.

Wrongful death claims are generally brought by the estate of the deceased for pain and suffering before death, medical costs, and other direct costs to the deceased. In addition, claims can be brought on behalf of surviving family members for economic losses, loss of consortium, and loss of support. In some states it is also possible to bring claims for punitive damages.

Our experienced investigators act quickly to document the negligence that led to the death. We aggressively pursue full compensation, through insurance settlement or through litigation. Contact our Atlanta, Georgia lawyers to discuss your claim. Goldstein & Hayes, PC, typically handles wrongful death claims on a contingency fee basis, charging no attorneys’ fees until we succeed in recovering compensation.

To learn more about the legal aspects wrongful death, please review the material at our Wrongful Death Information Center.