WRONGFUL DEATH

When a death is caused by someone else’s negligence, it is called “wrongful death.” This can occur in any number of ways, including car crash, trucking crash, medical malpractice, and product’s liability. If someone dies due to the negligence of another person or company, an experienced wrongful death attorney is needed. Cramer & Peavy has been successfully litigating wrongful death cases in Griffin, Georgia for more than 55 combined years. We take cases that many other law firms are unable to handle, which is evidenced by the fact that law firms from all over the country seek out Cramer & Peavy for help in litigating wrongful death cases.

An Experienced Attorney Helps with Your Case

When a person’s death is caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or default of another, the person’s family members or estate to seek compensation for damages they have suffered due to the death of the victim. 

Our wrongful death lawyers can help family members determine who is authorized to file a lawsuit on behalf of the estate of the deceased victim. The estate executor or an appointed personal representative actually brings the wrongful death claim for the victim’s beneficiaries, who include the surviving spouse and/or “next of kin.”

The damages recoverable in a wrongful death action include losses suffered by the family members of the deceased person. These include damages for grief, sorrow, and mental suffering, in addition to financial losses incurred as a result of the death, such as medical expenses, funeral costs, lost pension and retirement benefits, and lost future earnings.

Call our office today at (770) 227-4955 in Griffin, Georgia to speak with 
our attorneys about your wrongful death case and let us try to help you.

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