Georgia law allows families to pursue justice after the untimely loss of their loved one. If your family member died in an accident caused by negligence, a Columbus wrongful death attorney can protect your rights, hold the at-fault party accountable, and recover compensation for a wide range of losses.
Our Columbus personal injury lawyer at the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown represents families in these cases. For 30 years, our legal team has recovered more than $100 million for our clients. We have the experience and knowledge you need on your side. Contact us today for a free consultation with our team.
How Our Columbus Injury Lawyer Approaches Wrongful Death Cases
At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, Attorney Dwayne Brown provides each client with the personalized attention and legal representation they deserve. He, along with a dedicated staff, builds strong cases for compensation and ensures all clients have the information they need to empower them throughout the legal process.
Our law firm’s founder is well respected in the community, both by clients and other attorneys. He is:
- Super Lawyers Rated
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum
- Million Dollar Advocate Forum
While he is proud of these accolades, he maintains a client-first focus. He handles only a small number of cases at any one time, ensuring you always have access when you need him. He listens to you, developing a personal relationship and learning how the loss of your loved one has affected you and others in your family. Additionally, his firm’s staff frequently checks in with clients to ensure they are doing well physically and emotionally.
What Our Columbus Wrongful Death Team Does for You
You can expect our law firm to:
- Provide regular case updates
- Answer your questions promptly and adequately address concerns
- Identify and work toward your needs and goals
- Ensure you understand the claims process and what to expect
- Protect your right to seek fair compensation
- Fight for maximum compensation for you and your family
Our attorney manages all parts of your family’s Columbus wrongful death case. You do not have to worry about any of it. We understand that this is a difficult time for you and other family members.
We extend our deepest sympathies and want to do what we can to prevent you from having to relive any traumatic experiences. We will work to limit how much you need to do and ensure you are comfortable with any necessary participation. You will always find compassion and support from our attorney and legal team.
We Have the Experience and Resources to Secure Compensation for You
Our settlements and verdicts show we know how to manage these cases and can recover the money you deserve. Some recent payouts include:
- $11.5 Million: Wrongful death in a truck accident
- $5.5 Million: Death of a pedestrian hit while working
- $3 Million: Recovery for a child whose dad was killed by a commercial vehicle while working
- $2.65 Million: Wrongful death of a Veteran who died in a truck accident caused by improper signage
While these significant case outcomes do not have any bearing on how much your case might be worth, they do show that our attorney and team are capable of handling cases of any size and complexity.
Navigating the wrongful death action process and recovering compensation requires knowledge, experience, skill, and resources. We have what it takes to get justice for your loved one and your family.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire Our Columbus Wrongful Death Lawyer?
At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, we are a contingency fee personal injury law firm serving individuals and families in Columbus, GA. We represent our clients without asking them to pay upfront fees or other expenses out of pocket. We understand that a serious injury or death can leave a family struggling with their finances or unsure if they can pay a large sum for legal representation.
We believe you should not have to pay for these costs. The liable party caused your loved one’s accident and injuries. They should be responsible for all related expenses and losses. To this end, we fight to hold them accountable. We handle the case for you and only get paid from the money we secure for you.
You only pay if we win your case.
What Types of Cases Can a Columbus Wrongful Death Lawyer Take On?
Under Georgia’s wrongful death statute, O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2, certain family members or the victim’s personal representative can file a lawsuit when the victim could have filed a personal injury case had they survived.
This means that you can sue someone based on your loved one’s injuries and death if you had the following relationships with them:
- A spouse, with or without minor children
- Any surviving children
- Their parents, if they were not married and had no children
- Their personal representative (estate executor), if necessary
The liable party in these cases is generally the person whose negligence caused the accident and injuries. For example, when a driver is at fault in a fatal crash, that driver is liable for the losses the family experienced.
Many types of fatal injuries can occur because of negligence. This includes:
- Auto accident injuries
- Truck accident injuries
- Motorcycle accident injuries
- Pedestrian accident injuries
- Medical malpractice injuries
- Nursing home abuse injuries
- Slip and fall injuries
- Dog bite injuries
- Other premises liability injuries
What Is Negligence?
In any situation where negligence can cause catastrophic injuries and the victim passes away, surviving loved ones might have a viable wrongful death case. To hold the negligent party legally responsible for their actions, we must have evidence to show the following elements are present:
- Duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Harm
Our attorney knows the evidence that is necessary to prove these four elements, which depends greatly on how the accident occurred and what documentation exists to prove what happened. He has extensive experience developing compelling cases that support fair settlements or verdicts.
When you hire our law firm to handle your Columbus, GA, wrongful death case, you can focus on spending time with your family and taking care of important tasks while our attorney handles your claim or lawsuit.
What Damages Will Our Columbus Wrongful Death Attorney Pursue in Your Case?
Each case is different. Several factors will affect the recoverable damages in your family’s case. For example, loss of parental guidance is a commonly recovered damage. However, this is only available if the victim had children.
Other factors that could affect your payout include:
- If your loved one initially survived their injuries
- The efforts made to revive or treat your loved one
- Your loved one’s expected income and benefits
- The services your loved one provided your household
- The facts of the case, including the strength of evidence
Some common types of damages our attorney pursues in Columbus wrongful death cases include the following:
- Funeral and burial costs
- The victim’s final medical bills
- Loss of income, benefits, and other financial support
- Loss of services they provided
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium for their spouse
- Loss of parental guidance for their children
Our attorney knows how to document your family’s expenses and losses, presenting robust evidence to the at-fault party’s insurance company or to the judge and jury at trial. This process frequently allows him to negotiate or litigate payouts for families who lost loved ones due to negligence in Columbus, GA.
How Long Do You Have to Hire a Columbus Wrongful Death Lawyer?
Contact our law firm as soon as possible after your loved one’s death. The deadline begins counting down on this date. While O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 typically gives you two years to file paperwork at the Muscogee County courthouse to begin a lawsuit, building a case takes time.
The earlier our attorney can begin building your wrongful death case, the better. Our team can go to work protecting your rights and seeking justice for your loved one’s death today. Some of the steps we will take to do this include:
- Ensure you do not receive any calls from insurance carriers or others involved in the case
- Manage all communication about the case for you
- Preserve any available evidence
- Enlist the help of experts to support your case
- Document your recoverable damages
- Identify all liable parties
- Demand fair compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance carrier
- Prepare all necessary documents and paperwork
- File a lawsuit and prepare the case for trial when necessary
Plus, we will be available at any time to answer your questions and concerns regarding your loved one’s case.
Discuss Your Loved One’s Wrongful Death With Our Columbus Team for Free
The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown provides free consultations for families who lost a loved one in Columbus, GA. Our Columbus wrongful death lawyer can help you navigate the claims process and hold the at-fault party accountable.
Contact us today to get started.
