Wrongful Death:

Our lawyers seek the highest retribution for this most serious form of personal injury.

Handling wrongful death cases throughout the state of Georgia

The death of a family member is always tragic, but when the death is due to another person’s negligence or intentional misconduct, the emotional cost seems even greater.  In these situations, the laws of Georgia provide the victim’s family with recourse for their tragic loss. 

With regard to respect for the value of human life, Georgia’s wrongful death statute is one of the best in the United States.  In Georgia, the measure of damages for wrongful death is the full value of the life of the deceased.  The damages include those that are tangible (e.g., projected lifetime income, with no deduction for living expenses or income taxes, value of services, etc.) and intangible, such as the enjoyment of the experience of living.  The full value of the life is determined solely by the enlightened conscience of an impartial jury.  Georgia does not impose a statutory formula or arbitrary limit on the damages awarded in a wrongful death case.

You May Not Know What to Do

When a family decides to proceed with a monetary claim for the death of a loved one, ambivalent feelings are often intense.  No sum of money can bring back the loved one and sometimes the family has feelings of guilt, perhaps because they feel like they are putting a price on a person’s life.  Unfortunately, a monetary award is the only way civil law can recognize the value of the victim’s life, compensate for the death and subsequent losses, and penalize the party or parties at fault.

Recovery for your financial survival

Monetary compensation can help you survive financially.  Often, the deceased was depended upon for financial needs as well as emotional ones. 

Generally, the following items may be recoverable in a wrongful death action:

Medical expenses and hospital expenses Funeral and burial expenses

Loss of future earnings and future benefits Loss of love, care, and companionship

If your spouse or family member has been the victim of a wrongful death in Georgia, please contact the wrongful death attorneys at Parsons Law Group as soon as possible. Call us at 770-422-9000 or 912-650-3993.

Brain/Spinal Cord Injury

Nearly one-and-a-half million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury each year. There are currently 5.3 million Americans whose traumatic brain injuries have rendered them unable to perform basic daily activities by themselves. Brain injuries can occur when the victim suffers a sharp blow to the head – commonly from a fall, an accident, or an assault.  It is important to seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the following brain injury symptoms:

• Dilated pupils
• Changes in vision
• Dizziness or difficulty balancing
• Poor coordination
• Weakness/ lethargy
• Slowed pulse and breathing rate
• Vomiting
• Tinnitus
• Cognitive thought problems
• Loss of bowel or bladder control
• Unexplained emotional outbursts
• Respiratory failure
• Loss of consciousness/confusion
• Paralysis and trouble moving parts of the body
• Coma

Spinal cord injuries can result from the same traumas that cause brain injuries, such as car accidents, gunshot wounds, and falls. 450,000 Americans currently have limited mobility and feeling due to spinal cord damage. If someone else’s negligence or malice has left you or a loved one with an incapacitating brain or spinal cord injury, contact us today. Our experienced attorneys can win large settlements to cover your medical expenses, missed wages, and other losses.