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Before considering what we can do to help you, we want to offer our condolences for your loss. There is nothing worse than the death of a loved one – and that loss is amplified when the death was caused by the negligence of another person or corporation who should have acted responsibly. When a wrongful death occurs, you and your family are under enormous pressure, both practical and legal, to do everything you can to protect yourself and make sure that there is some justice. Mark Post Law has the skill and experience that you will need in your time of crisis to your handle wrongful death case in the least painful way possible. In the end, it’s about getting the justice you want while helping your family find financial security to restore your peace of mind to the extent possible after tragedy.
One of the first things that must be addressed is – who can bring the claim? Georgia law specifically outlines the people that can bring a wrongful death claim. The rights of spouses, adult children, and minors must be addressed and protected. We know how to determine who can bring a wrongful death claim, and how to make sure that estates are set up and actions taken so that you are legally protected and able to move forward.
Georgia law provides for two types of claims after a death, one is statutory for the “full value of life” of the person that died. The measure of a wrongful death claim is taken from the perspective of the person that died – that is, everything the deceased could have done and enjoyed during life. This is more than just money earned – it takes into account a person’s family life, professional life, and the things they loved to do and loved to give. No death claim is the same, and we will work with your family to fully understand your loss.
In addition to the statutory wrongful death claim, there is also a “survivorship” or “estate” claim that can be brought both for funeral expenses and for the conscious pain and suffering your loved one went through before death. This includes the physical and mental pain they suffered during and after a car wreck, a terrible slip and fall, a shooting injury, and the terror and anguish a person felt before death.
Mark Post Law handles the following types of wrongful death and personal injury cases:
More often than not, compensation in wrongful death cases includes money for many different expenses you may not have considered:
When you’re dealing with a catastrophe, your ability to think clearly may be seriously affected. Wrongful death lawyers can speak for you, providing support and invaluable advice that’s unique to your situation when everything seems bleakest.
Because wrongful death cases are so severe and sudden, claims typically arise from things that you might not have considered. Our law firm can prove negligence where you probably cannot- especially when the negligence ultimately contributed to the death of your family member.
IF YOU’RE STILL UNSURE if your case is a wrongful death case or you’re afraid to seek legal representation because it may be too expensive, remember that your initial meeting with us is always free in this type of case. We want to alleviate your concerns in this difficult time and help you make it through even if it is just answering your questions. When you come into our office for your first meeting, you will feel much better knowing that we are in your corner. Give us a call at (706) 221-9371 or just stop by our office in Columbus, GA to schedule a consultation to see how we can help you. Mark Post is licensed in all Georgia courts and we cover any city or county in the State. We also practice in federal court.
