If your family lost a loved one in a recent car accident, our Athens fatal accident attorney will help you recover financial compensation for your loss. Our team knows nothing can atone for your loss — we also know a sudden loss can wreak financial havoc. We are passionate about helping you hold the at-fault driver accountable for their actions and the toll your loss has taken on your family.
Our representation can start with a no-cost, no-obligation review. At Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, we assess your potential compensation and negotiate an appropriate settlement. Leave the at-fault driver and their insurance company to us. We will handle every detail of your case from its beginning to its resolution.
Surviving Families Can Recover Compensation After a Fatal Accident
On your own, it can be difficult to determine the value of your family’s case. It can also be emotionally triggering. When our Athens car accident attorney represents your family we carefully calculate the monetary value of your case.
Your recoverable damages can include:
- Your loved one’s funeral and burial expenses
- Your family’s loss of their financial contributions
- Your family’s loss of their household support
- Loss of consortium, guidance, and society
You may also be able to recover damages that include your loved one’s medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and mental and emotional anguish. A wrongful death attorney can tell you who is able to initiate civil action and which damages the loved one’s dependents are eligible to collect.
No two families will have an identical amount of recoverable damages or case results. We take time to ensure the value we assign to your case is accurate and meets your specific needs.
Our Fatal Accident Lawyer Tracks Your Case Deadlines and Filing Requirements
Georgia law dictates how long your family has to file its wrongful death lawsuit. Per O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, you generally have two years from the date of a loved one’s passing. Your lawsuit must be filed within the allotted time. Doing so can be complicated since various factors can cause the filing deadline to fluctuate.
Let our team take care of it for you. We can interpret the laws as they apply to your case and navigate possible exceptions to the deadline. As failing to comply with the statute of limitations could mean you inadvertently forfeit your right to compensation, we do our best to ensure it meets all relevant filing and notification deadlines.
Georgia Law Determines Who Can Benefit From Wrongful Death Compensation
While the loss of a loved one affects your entire family, the state determines who can benefit from a wrongful death or survivors’ action filed by your attorney. In general, beneficiaries can include the loved one’s:
- Biological or adoptive parents
- Spouse
- Biological or adoptive children
This can be a complicated part of your family’s case, as additional relatives could also be entitled to recover damages. Review your eligibility to file with our legal team to understand your rights to compensation.
For a free legal consultation with a fatal accidents lawyer serving Athens, call (404) 888-8888
Bader Scott Injury Lawyers Will Investigate the At-Fault Driver’s Negligence
To prove the financial liability of the at-fault driver in your loved one’s accident in Athens, we start by establishing the following legal elements of negligence:
- Duty of care — the at-fault driver was required to drive in a safe manner
- Breach of duty — the at-fault driver failed to meet the required duty of care
- Causation — proof the accident would not have occurred without the at-fault driver’s actions
- Damages — documentation of the accident’s financial impact on your family
Our familiarity with Georgia’s personal injury and insurance laws means we understand the best way to meet these legal parameters for your case.
Our Legal Team Will Build a Comprehensive Evidence File for You
The majority of wrongful death cases are resolved without going to court. This typically happens based on the weight of the accumulated evidence. To help steer your case in this direction, we compile:
- The official car accident report
- Your loved one’s financial records
- Accident photos and reconstruction
- Lay and expert witness statements
We collect evidence you might have difficulty obtaining on your own including the at-fault party’s driving record. We also collect evidence that could be emotionally triggering like your loved one’s medical records and death certificate.
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Trust Our Fatal Accident Attorney to Represent Your Family in Athens
When your family loses a loved one, you deserve time to cope with your loss and focus on your recovery. While you do, we start preparing your case and take all the following steps on your behalf:
- Conduct a thorough investigation
- Compile supporting evidence
- Draft and file your insurance or court case
- Handle all case-related communication
- Consult relevant expert witnesses
- Clarify legal and insurance jargon
- Identity and interview witnesses
We also work hard to negotiate a favorable financial settlement. If one cannot be reached in your case, we will not hesitate to take the at-fault party to court.
What You Need to Know About Our Client-Friendly Fee Structure
No one should go without legal support after someone else’s negligence causes the loss of a loved one. Our law firm will represent you on a contingency-fee basis meaning you will pay no upfront or out-of-pocket costs to put our team to work on your case. We will not expect or accept any compensation until we win your case.
We cover all the costs of building your case, consulting experts, and compiling evidence that steers your case toward a settlement versus a trial.
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If your family lost a loved one in a recent car accident, our law firm can build a strong case for financial recovery. Our Athens fatal accident attorney will prove the cause of your loved one’s passing and pursue appropriate compensation. Leave the at-fault driver and their insurance company to us.
Find out how hard we go to bat for you by contacting our consultation team at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers today.
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