North Georgia Wrongful Death Attorney
Handling Wrongful Death Cases in North Georgia
Losing someone you love in a wrongful death accident may be the most difficult experience of your life. Although nothing can ever make up for your loss or bring back the person you love, you may be able to achieve some peace of mind by filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the person or company responsible for the injury or accident that lead to your loved one’s death. If you have lost someone you love and are interested in filing a wrongful death lawsuit, we can help. At the Law Offices of Steven Leibel, we have handled many wrongful death cases throughout our careers, and know what is required to file and execute a successful claim. We’re here to help you recover compensation for your loss, and to provide you with a shoulder to lean on during this tumultuous time in your life.
What is a Wrongful Death Accident?
A death that results from negligence, carelessness, or misconduct is referred to as wrongful death. A wrongful death accident can occur as a result of many circumstances, including
Wrongful death claims can be filed against individual people or against companies or corporations. Claims are usually filed against an individual for wrongful deaths stemming from auto accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall accidents, etc. In some cases, such as in product liability cases, the lawsuit is brought against the company that manufactured the defective product. Furthermore, wrongful death cases can be filed against multiple parties. For example, if your loved one was killed as a result of nursing home neglect, you can bring charges against both an individual caretaker and the nursing home.
An experienced North Georgia wrongful death lawyer can review your case, give you an idea of how much your claim may be worth, and determine who the lawsuit should be filed against.
Contact a North Georgia Wrongful Death Lawyer
At the Law Offices of Steven Leibel, we have been very successful in recovering settlements for wrongful death cases. In fact, lead attorney Steven Leibel is best known for winning the highest jury verdict in Georgia’s history, and the fourth highest in the country, for recovering $776 million in a wrongful death lawsuit arising from the murder of the sheriff-elect of DeKalb County.
If you believe you have a wrongful death case, we urge you to contact our office right away. We can review your claim, determine if you have a viable case, and help you take legal action. In the courtroom, we will zealously advocate on behalf of the person you lost, and negotiate aggressively until we have recovered a settlement that is fair and just. Call the Law Offices of Steven Leibel at (706) 867-7575 to set up your free consultation.