• Negligent/Inadequate Security/Premises Liability
• Rape/Sexual Assault
• Child Molestation/Abuse
• Wrongful Death/Serious Violent Injury
• DUI Accidents

• National Center for Victims of Crime
• Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
• DeKalb Rape Crisis Center
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving
• National Organization for Victim Assistance
• Security on Campus, Inc.
• Georgia Crime Victim Bill of Rights
• Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Victim Compensation Program
• Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia Victim Witness Advocacy
• Georgia Victim Witness Program Directory
• Georgia Crime Victim Impact Form
• Georgia Attorney General Crime Victim Notification
• U.S. Dept. of Justice Victim Witness Assistance
• U.S. Dept. of Justice Violent Crime Victim Information
• FBI Community Outreach Program

A wrongful death refers to the death of a person that was caused by another person, company, or institution—regardless of whether the other's act was intentional, reckless, or negligent. Many types of acts may result in a person’s wrongful death, and families of the victim may be entitled to seek justice on their loved one’s behalf by filing a legal claim.

If you have any concerns regarding whether the death of your loved one was wrongful, contact the law firm of Deitch & Rogers, LLC to get all of your questions answered.

Wrongful Death Claims

Some of the more common acts for which a wrongful death claim may be filed include:

• Intentional homicide (murder) and assault;
• Violence in the workplace
• A defective drug, product, or machine
• Reckless driving or other kinds of vehicle accidents
• A doctor’s failure to diagnose a fatal disease
• The failure of a building to conform to code, resulting in a fire or the building's collapse.
• More

Filing A Wrongful Death Claim

In a wrongful death case, the personal representative of the estate of the deceased can file a lawsuit against those deemed responsible for the death. When a wrongful death lawsuit is settled before going to trial, or when a judge or jury finds in favor of the plaintiff (the person who filed the lawsuit, usually a member of the deceased's family), the settlement or judgment obtained is intended to compensate the plaintiff for having to live without the deceased person.

The losses that may be recovered in a wrongful death case include medical and funeral expenses; compensation for the deceased person's pain and suffering if he or she was conscious between the time of injury and death; and losses suffered by the deceased person's spouse, children, or next of kin, including loss of financial support, parental training and guidance, and the society and companionship of the deceased person.

If you think that your loved one's death was the fault of another, contact us before you sign any papers regarding the death — especially an insurance company's offer of a settlement. One of our knowledgeable and compassionate attorneys will discuss your case with you and advise you of your rights. At such a difficult and emotional time, it's advisable to have the counsel of an experienced wrongful death attorney.