Aggressive legal representation for wrongful death victims in Georgia and surrounding areas. We fight for the maximum compensation you deserve. After a serious injury, you deserve more than a quick settlement. You need trial lawyers who fight for everything you are owed. Most personal injury firms never see the inside of a courtroom. Our trial lawyers go to court and win. Insurance companies know we fight and they pay maximum compensation because of it. Over 40 years and hundreds of millions of dollars recovered for injury victims in Georgia and across the Southeast. Our track record speaks for itself. We get results that matter. Accidents do not happen on a schedule. Our team answers calls around the clock, starts your case immediately, and keeps you informed every step of the way. You are never alone in this process. You pay absolutely nothing unless we recover compensation for you. No upfront costs. No hidden fees. No financial risk. We only get paid when you get paid. That is our promise. Recovered For Our ClientsWrongful Death Lawyers in Georgia
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Losing a family member to someone else's carelessness is a different kind of loss, and no lawsuit undoes it. What a Georgia wrongful death claim can do is hold the responsible party accountable and secure the financial future of the family left behind. At Howe.Law Injury & Accident Lawyers, we handle wrongful death cases across the state with the care these families deserve.
Georgia's two-year deadline
A Georgia wrongful death action must generally be filed within two years. Certain circumstances can pause that clock, including a related criminal case and the time before an estate representative is appointed, but those exceptions are limited and technical. We evaluate the deadline in your family's specific situation immediately so the claim is protected.
Who can bring a wrongful death claim in Georgia
Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2 sets who may bring the claim and in what order. The right belongs first to the surviving spouse, who brings it on behalf of both the spouse and the children, with the spouse's share never less than one-third. If there is no spouse, the right passes to the children, then to the parents, and finally to the estate's representative. We help the family navigate this so the claim proceeds properly.
The "full value of the life" Georgia allows
Georgia's wrongful death statute, O.C.G.A. § 51-4-1, measures the recovery as the full value of the life of the decedent, viewed from the decedent's own perspective and without subtracting what the decedent would have spent on personal living expenses. That value includes both the economic side, such as lost earnings and services, and the intangible side, the experiences and relationships the person has lost. A separate claim by the estate recovers the decedent's own pre-death pain and the medical and funeral expenses. We build both to their full measure.
Serving grieving families across Georgia
Howe.Law represents families throughout Georgia, with offices in and around Atlanta, Alpharetta, Marietta, Columbus, Macon, Savannah, Warner Robins, and Valdosta. Wherever in the state your loss occurred, we serve you.
How we investigate and file the case
We obtain the crash or incident report, the medical records, and the evidence of how the death occurred, and we identify every responsible party. When a fair resolution cannot be reached, we file the wrongful death action in the county where it happened, in that county's State or Superior Court, and take it as far as it needs to go.
Speak with a Georgia wrongful death attorney
Your family deserves a firm that will treat your loss with care and hold the responsible party fully accountable. Call (844) 876-4357 for a free, confidential consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you owe no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for your family.
Common questions
Who is allowed to file the wrongful death lawsuit?
Georgia gives the right first to the surviving spouse, then to the children, then to the parents, and finally to the estate's representative if none of those survive. The surviving spouse brings the claim for the spouse and children together, with a share never less than one-third. We help the family sort out who controls the claim.
What does "full value of the life" mean in Georgia?
It is the value of the decedent's life from the decedent's own perspective, including both economic losses like earnings and the intangible loss of the experiences and relationships that made up the person's life, with no deduction for personal expenses. We assemble the evidence to prove that full value.
Is there a separate claim for what my loved one suffered before death?
Yes. A separate estate claim recovers the decedent's own pre-death pain and suffering and the related medical and funeral expenses. We bring it alongside the wrongful death claim so nothing is left out.
Cases We Handle
We represent injury victims across Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi in a wide range of accident and injury cases.
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Reviews from our Accident and Injury Clients
Richard was extremely helpful, and even though my case wasn't the best fit for his firm, he took extra time to give me direction and clarity to help me with the next steps... Far beyond what he needed to. I'm extremely grateful I contacted his firm.
I had a question about a collection we are going through and Richard himself answered the call and provided a lot of insight to what our next steps would be at no charge. I highly recommend this firm. They are here to help.
I was in a vulnerable state after my accident and appreciated Nathalie for listening, being compassionate and offering guidance. I am truly grateful I called. Thank you so much!
I was really stressed about everything and didn't know where to start but the team took the time to walk me through each step and made sure I understood what was happening. They explained the whole process in a way that actually made sense and I never felt confused or left in the dark, they were super helpful and responsive whenever I had questions. I'm so grateful for how well they treated me and how easy they made everything feel
Very helpful firm, answered all my questions quickly. Would definitely recommend.
The bilingual support here was super helpful for my family. Everyone was professional and made sure we understood each step clearly. Very grateful for their assistance.
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