Wrongful Death cases in Atlanta
When a family loses someone in a metro Atlanta crash or preventable incident, Georgia's wrongful death statute splits the claim between the 'full value of the life' and the estate's losses — a structure that trips up families who go it alone. We handle Atlanta wrongful death claims with the discretion and urgency they deserve.
Atlanta's Downtown Connector (I-75/I-85), the I-285 Perimeter, and GA-400 carry some of the heaviest traffic in the Southeast, and serious crashes are a daily reality. Atlanta injury cases are typically filed in the Fulton County State or Superior Court, or in DeKalb, Cobb, or Clayton County depending on where the defendant resides. Our Georgia team handles Atlanta claims from investigation through trial.
What to do after a wrongful death injury in Atlanta
- Preserve the police report, accident report, and any medical records.
- Do not sign anything from an insurance company — including 'release for funeral expenses' forms.
- Identify who can legally bring the claim (the personal representative of the estate).
- Talk to a lawyer about preservation of evidence and the statute of limitations.
Why hire a Atlanta wrongful death lawyer?
Wrongful death cases combine the complexity of a serious injury claim with the legal mechanics of an estate. The right lawyer protects the family from intrusive insurer tactics and makes sure the full economic and human loss is presented.
Georgia law that affects your Atlanta case
Florida, Georgia and New York each have their own wrongful death statutes with different rules on who may bring the claim and what the family can recover — New York claims are brought by the personal representative and have historically centered on economic loss. The statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of death in all three states, but specific rules can shift that. Notice deadlines for government defendants are far shorter. Georgia's Wrongful Death Act (O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2) uses a 'full value of the life' damages standard — a broader measure than purely economic loss. The claim belongs first to the surviving spouse, then to children.
Serving Atlanta from our Roswell office
We handle Atlanta cases from our office at 984 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075 — learn more about our Roswell office or see all our Georgia practice areas.
- Midtown
- Buckhead
- Sandy Springs
- Decatur
- East Point
- Smyrna
- Vinings
- Brookhaven
- College Park
- Marietta
