Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Cases in Georgia
Losing a loved one is always devastating—especially when their death was caused by someone else’s negligence or misconduct. In Georgia, families have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit to seek compensation for the loss of their loved one’s life. However, the law sets a strict deadline for doing so. This deadline is… Read More »
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After a Drunk Driving Accident in Georgia
Losing a loved one is always devastating—but when their death is caused by a drunk driver’s reckless actions, the pain is compounded by anger and injustice. In Georgia, families have the legal right to file a wrongful death claim to seek compensation and hold the at-fault driver accountable. At The Spizman Firm, our Atlanta… Read More »
Understanding Punitive Damages in Georgia Wrongful Death Cases
Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is devastating, and families often seek justice through a wrongful death lawsuit. In Georgia, compensation in wrongful death cases typically covers economic and non-economic damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional suffering. However, in certain cases involving gross negligence, reckless conduct, or intentional… Read More »
Proving Negligence in a Georgia Wrongful Death Case
Losing a loved one is devastating, but when their death is caused by someone else’s negligence, the pain is even greater. Families facing such a tragedy may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. In Georgia, wrongful death lawsuits seek to hold responsible parties accountable and provide compensation for the losses suffered by… Read More »
How to Choose a Wrongful Death Attorney in Atlanta
When a loved one is killed in an accident that was caused by someone’s negligence or error, it can be a shocking tragedy. Any death can cause a family to grieve, but unexpected deaths seem to leave a family even more upset. It was too soon. It didn’t have to happen. These may be… Read More »
NFL Linebacker Killed in Crash
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson will forever be remembered by friends, family and fans alike. The football player was killed in an accident and laid to rest just before Valentine’s Day in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. According to police reports, a man from Guatemala was driving a truck while under the influence of… Read More »
Woman Struck After Getting Off MARTA Bus
A woman stepped off a MARTA bus on January 12 and was killed a short time later. The woman was struck by two vehicles as she crossed a road. According to police reports, the 54-year-old woman was crossing North Point Parkway when she was hit by a pickup truck and then an SUV. The… Read More »
Man in Accident Suffers Heart Attack
A victim of a vehicle collision on Memorial Drive on New Year’s Eve lost his life, but not because of injuries sustained in the accident. The man passed away after having a heart attack following the crash. Reports indicate that a 64-year-old man was driving on Memorial Drive. The man’s fiancée told police that… Read More »
HSK PI Driver In Crash Has History of DUI Arrests
A woman killed in a car accident leaves behind three children and a husband. She was killed on the scene of an accident that occurred on December 23, just days before Christmas. The man who stands accused of causing the accident has a history of DUI arrests. According to reports, the woman was on… Read More »
Family Suing Psychiatric Hospital Over Son’s Death
A 19-year-old young man died in a psychiatric hospital for children in November 2016. Now, his parents are fighting for justice. The parents of the young man are suing Laurel Heights. On the day that the young man died, a call was made to 911. In that recording, the caller can be heard telling… Read More »