Georgia’s Wrongful Death Law Under Georgia’s Wrongful Death Act, if a person is killed by the wrongful act of another person or company, then the family of the person who died has the right to bring a wrongful death claim. Georgia’s Wrongful Death Act establishes that the family of the…
The Butler Law Firm has recently been retained to work on the van crash on I-85 that killed six people and injured six more. As reported in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the tragic crash apparently began when the driver of the van swerved to avoid another vehicle or an obstacle. Then…
On January 28, 2021, a line carrying liquid nitrogen ruptured at a poultry processing plant in Gainesville, Georgia, killing six people and injuring eleven others. The plant was known as the Prime Pak Foods plant until it was bought by the Foundation Food Group in early January 2021. Stuart Appelbaum,…
Who can file a Georgia wrongful death claim after a car accident? Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult, particularly if the negligence of another driver was the cause of their death. In these cases, it may be possible for surviving family members to recover compensation and closure through a…
Are you eligible to file a wrongful death claim for compensation? If you have lost a loved one in a shooting at a business in Georgia, then you have undoubtedly gone through a difficult time. You and your family members may be wondering whether you are entitled to any compensation…
If you have lost a loved one due to the careless, negligent, or reckless actions of someone else, you should be able to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. However, there are certain time limitations that govern when these cases must be filed. Today, we want to discuss the…
Because death is inevitable for everyone, you know that you’ll have to cope with the passing of loved ones at some point. However, when an unexpected death comes because of someone’s actions, you face a challenging recovery and grieving process. To help lift your burdens, a wrongful death lawsuit may…
A Look at the Danger and Trauma Surrounding This Defect & What You Can Do if You’ve Been Affected Explosions upon impact. Fiery flames engulfing vehicles. Injuries sustained. Lives lost. Explosions upon impact. Fiery flames engulfing vehicles. Injuries sustained. Lives lost. These descriptors are things we’d never hope to hear,…
In Georgia, the legal definition of “wrongful death” is the death of one person caused by an action or inaction of another person or entity. The first step in filing a wrongful death case in the state of Georgia is understanding what it means. Wrongful death cases are very complex…
Whether you live in Georgia or plan to travel to the state, it is vital that you understand the state’s gun laws. The state’s constitution guarantees the right to keep and bear arms of its citizens. However, failing to follow the laws and regulations we are going to discuss here today could…
