Category Archives: Wrongful Death
What is a Survival Action in Georgia?
When a person dies as a result of another party’s negligence or intentional actions, it may be possible for a surviving family member of the deceased, or the executor of the deceased’s estate, to file a wrongful death claim. To be clear, Georgia wrongful death law recognizes that, in situations where the deceased would… Read More »
Panera Bread Sued After Lemonade Leads to Wrongful Death
Popular restaurant chain Panera Bread is under scrutiny in October after one customer died from consuming the company’s “charged lemonade,” which, unbeknownst to consumers, contains a significant amount of caffeine and energy supplements. While the chain is now issuing a new warning about the lemonade product, sadly, this comes too late for the victim… Read More »
Tragic Titanic Sub Accident Stems from Ignored Safety Warnings
The recent, tragic incident that occurred aboard OceanGate’s submarine, the Titan, where five people were killed due the catastrophic loss of the vessel’s pressure chamber, brings light to severe issues involving negligence, wrongful death, and waivers designed to deter lawsuits brought in response to gross negligence. As a result, the victims’ families are now… Read More »
Family Awarded $6.1 Million In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Linked To Hazing
In March, one family was awarded more than $6 million in connection with the wrongful death lawsuit they brought against their son’s university after he was killed in a hazing incident years earlier. As part of the hazing ritual, the young victim had to drink alcohol if/when he answered trivia questions incorrectly, and, as… Read More »
When Mental & Emotional Abuse Leads To Wrongful Death
Following one student rower’s suicide, a new type of wrongful death lawsuit was filed in December against his University and team’s rowing coach under allegations that verbal abuse from the coach was to blame for the suicide. The lawsuit alleges that the student was mistreated in retaliation after the coach allowed another rower accused… Read More »
When Police & Other Government Employees Cause Wrongful Death Through Negligence
Every year, thousands of innocent, unarmed citizens are negligently killed by police, either directly or even indirectly through negligence, and more and more cities are being sued by their families in connection with wrongful death claims. Some of these incidents occur as a result of calls from concerned family members, who call because a… Read More »
Think You Have a Wrongful Death Case? If So, Here’s What You Do First
If you think your loved one died wrongfully, the grief can be so overwhelming that it’s hard to think about what to do next. You’re sad, angry, and emotional. However, you need to focus on making sure you bring justice to your loved one while taking care of your financial needs. It’s an overwhelming… Read More »
Time Is Ticking: A Checklist for When You Need to File a Wrongful Death Claim
A wrongful death situation is one of the most devastating experiences a family or close friends may face. Initially, it’s understandable to focus on more immediate needs such as your own grieving, taking care of the deceased’s finances and estate, and figuring out how to move forward in life without your loved one. You… Read More »
Helping Children Grieve and Cope After the Wrongful Death of a Loved One
A sudden death shatters lives—and a wrongful death case prolongs the emotional and financial agony long after the wrongful death occurs. But no aspect of a wrongful death case is sadder than watching how it affects children. A natural or expected death due to illness is bad enough for children, but at least they… Read More »