Our condolences go out to you if the death of a loved one has brought you to this web page.
We obviously cannot do the one thing you want more than anything else—to have your loved one returned to you—but we can hold the person or company causing your loved one’s death responsible in a court of law. We have handled numerous wrongful death lawsuits and have a track record of success matched by few law firms.
When loved ones are taken from us because of someone else’s misconduct the grief and pain suffered by surviving family members is often accompanied by anger and frustration. Unsafe premises, medical malpractice, negligent drivers, dangerous products, construction accidents, drowning, and violent crimes are all situations that can result in wrongful death, making the road to emotional recovery for loved ones left behind long and difficult. The tragic effects of an unexpected death can cripple families emotionally, financially, and psychologically. The loss of income and financial stability combined with the loss of companionship is often devastating. While a wrongful death lawsuit cannot ease the emotional burden of the loss of a spouse, parent, child, or loved one, it may help ease some of the financial stress.
An experienced wrongful death lawyer can help get answers.
Family members often encounter difficulty obtaining real answers surrounding the tragic death of a loved one unless they hire a qualified wrongful death lawyer. The family may have a hard time finding out specific details about the exact cause of the accident, including who else was involved and who was at fault. Law enforcement is often hesitant to provide that type of information to the family because a criminal investigation may be pending. Further, corporations who cause or contribute to deaths realize litigation will result and immediately try to hide the details of their wrongdoing from the family of the victim. In fact, we have handled cases where we ultimately learned that corporations contacted their lawyers and insurers before notifying the victim’s family. These scenarios demonstrate the importance of promptly consulting an experienced wrongful death lawyer as quickly as possible following the death of a loved one
Wrongful death cases are often highly complex.
Exceptional preparation is required when handling a wrongful death case given the complexity of these matters and the substantial financial damages usually at issue. Among the tasks required of lawyers prosecuting a wrongful death are:
- opening an estate for the decedent with the appropriate Probate Court to ensure that all potential claims are protected;
- relentlessly investigating the accident or conduct that caused the wrongful death, including retaining all necessary experts;
- proving and explaining liability to a jury; and
- demonstrating damages to a jury, which may include:
- medical bills;
- medical monitoring;
- pain and suffering;
- lost wages;
- impairment of earning capacity;
- life care/lifestyle changes; and
- punitive damages.
The wrongful death attorneys at Davis Adams understand the complex nature of wrongful death claims and have helped numerous clients through the difficult circumstances brought about by a tragic and untimely death. We have obtained exceptional results in death cases in metro Atlanta and throughout Georgia.
Our team strategy maximizes client service and case results.
At Davis Adams, all cases are handled jointly by Jess Davis and Chad Adams. This collaborative, team approach distinguishes our firm from most others, where work is largely handled by a single, less experienced associate (or sometimes a non-attorney "case manager"), and where experienced trial lawyers only get involved in the later stages of the case, if at all. Our clients profit from our hands-on team approach because from the very start they get the collective time, attention, energy, and experience of the attorneys who will be handling their case at trial, which translates to better results.
To learn more about the advantages of working with Davis Adams, please see the questions you should always ask before hiring a lawyer, as well as the pledge we make to every client we represent.
We do not accept payment unless the client recovers money.
The Georgia personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at Davis Adams represent individuals on a contingency basis, which means that if we do not recover money for our client, we will not accept payment for our services.
We always provide a free initial consultation.
When another person's carelessness causes serious and life-changing injuries, the victim should not have to face the consequences alone. Fairness and justice demand that the responsible party be held accountable, and that the injured party be appropriately compensated. If you or a loved one have been injured by someone else's misconduct, please contact the Atlanta personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at Davis Adams for a free, no obligation consultation. You will speak directly to Jess Davis or Chad Adams. Please call us now and let us begin helping you.
