{"id":2347,"date":"2026-05-20T08:07:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lonnielawfirm.com\/?page_id=2347"},"modified":"2026-10-02T15:18:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T19:18:19","slug":"atlanta-wrongful-death-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lonnielawfirm.com\/es\/atlanta-wrongful-death-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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    Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawyer: Compassionate Legal Guidance for Georgia Families<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    If your family has lost someone due to another party’s negligence, Georgia law provides two distinct legal paths that may allow surviving family members to seek answers and accountability. A wrongful death claim under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-1 et seq. is a civil action \u2014 separate from any criminal proceeding \u2014 that addresses the losses your family has sustained as a result of your loved one’s death. At Lonnie Law LLC, we understand that no legal process can undo what has happened. What the law can do is provide a structured framework for your family to pursue accountability and, where appropriate, financial support. This page is intended to help your family understand how wrongful death claims work in Georgia, who may bring them, what Georgia law allows families to recover, and what the process generally involves. Licensed by the State Bar of Georgia, Lonnie Law LLC handles wrongful death matters for families in Atlanta and throughout the surrounding counties.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    What Georgia Law Allows Families to Pursue After a Wrongful Death<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Georgia’s wrongful death statutes \u2014 O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-1 et seq. \u2014 give specific family members the legal standing to bring a civil claim when a loved one dies as a result of another party’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional act. The claim is civil in nature, meaning it is separate from any criminal prosecution that may arise from the same incident. A civil wrongful death claim focuses on the losses your family has sustained, not on punishing the responsible party through the criminal system.<\/p>\n\n

    Georgia law recognizes something that many other states do not: the “full value of the life of the decedent”<\/strong> as the measure of damages in a wrongful death claim (O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-1(1)). This standard encompasses both economic losses \u2014 lost income, lost benefits, lost services \u2014 and the intangible dimensions of a person’s life: their companionship, guidance, love, and the experiences they would have had. Most states limit wrongful death recovery to economic losses alone. Georgia is among a small number of states that allow recovery of both, making the full value of life standard a significant aspect of Georgia law that families and their attorneys need to understand.<\/p>\n\n

    Georgia law also recognizes a second, separate claim \u2014 the estate’s claim under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-5 \u2014 which may be brought by the administrator or executor of the deceased’s estate. This claim addresses losses the decedent personally sustained before death: medical expenses incurred from the time of injury until death, funeral and burial costs, and compensation for the pain and suffering the decedent experienced. These two claims \u2014 the wrongful death claim and the estate’s claim \u2014 are distinct, governed by different statutes, and can both be pursued in connection with the same death. Understanding the difference between them is one of the more important aspects of Georgia wrongful death law.<\/p>\n\n

    The content on this page is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Laws and procedures vary based on the specific facts of each case. For advice about your particular situation, consult a licensed attorney.<\/em><\/p>

    Past results disclaimer:<\/strong> Any case examples or counts referenced on this page reflect Lonnie Law LLC’s general experience handling wrongful death and personal injury matters in the Atlanta area. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case. Every case is evaluated on its individual facts and circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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