Attorney Mike Zara provides experienced wrongful death representation throughout Georgia. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.
When someone dies because of another person's or company's negligence, the surviving family members have the right to seek justice through a wrongful death claim. These are among the most emotionally difficult cases we handle, and we approach each one with compassion and determination.
In Georgia, personal injury cases are governed by specific state laws that affect how your case is handled:
Georgia follows modified comparative negligence under O.C.G.A. 51-12-33. If you are 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover. Georgia does not cap compensatory damages but caps punitive damages at $350,000 in most cases, with exceptions for DUI and intentional misconduct.
The right to file a wrongful death claim varies by state. Generally, the following family members may be eligible: spouses, children (including adult children), parents of deceased minor children, and in some states, other dependents or next of kin. Attorney Mike Zara practices in six states and understands the specific wrongful death statutes in each jurisdiction. We guide families through the legal process during an incredibly difficult time.
Wrongful death cases can arise from many types of negligence, including fatal car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, defective products, criminal acts, nursing home abuse and neglect, and drowning or swimming pool accidents. Each type of case requires a different investigative approach and legal strategy.
Zara Injury Law represents wrongful death victims throughout Georgia, including Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Savannah, Athens, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Macon, and surrounding communities. If you have been injured in a wrongful death incident anywhere in Georgia, contact us for a free case evaluation.