Wrongful Death in Georgia
Wrongful Death Cases in the Athens-Clarke County Georgia Area
Mr. Simon and Mr. Johnson have a great deal of experience handling wrongful death cases for families in Georgia. The firm has litigated 12 fatality cases in the last two years alone and boasts 34 years of combined experience overall. If you are dealing with the loss of a loved one and are tirelessly searching through pages of legal websites for answers, there are some essential things that you need to know:
DO NOT HESITATE TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY, BUT DON'T RUSH INTO A DECISION
Although you are likely grieving, you need to hire an attorney promptly because evidence disappears and other claimants can come forward who may reduce the available insurance coverages.
Types of Evidence That Can Disappear:
1) Skid and yaw marks
2) 911 Witness phone calls
3) Car and truck computer records
4) eyewitnesses move and change phone numbers
A wrongful death attorney in the Athens, Georgia area will review how the death occurred and deploy an expert collision reconstructionist to the scene and take pictures to confirm the evidence. Typically, Georgia wrongful death attorneys will also send letters warning the at-fault driver and their insurance companies not to allow the evidence to “disappear,” and this practice protects the client in case the evidence later does disappear.
If Multiple People are Hurt of Killed in the Incident, Speed is Critical
If there are numerous people injured in the accident, you need to move with haste. In high velocity impacts, there are frequently multiple serious injuries. For example in a case involving a U.G.A. student who was killed in the end of 2010, there were four serious fracture injuries, two wrongful death claims, and only three minor insurance policies available.
Within three days of being hired, we sent demands for the limits of each of the insurance companies and beat many of the other claims to the punch.
PROMPT ACTION CAN RESULT IN A DIFFERENCE OF HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS.
However;
TAKE YOUR TIME AND BE DELIBERATE IN INTERVIEWING LAWYERS
Most of the lawyers you see on TV are ineffective and advertise because no one would go to them otherwise. I don't mean to be rude, but its generally true. Phone a friend who has been a customer and they will tell you about their chiropractic case.
Before you decide who to hire, you should interview at least two or three attorneys in person. Also, inquire as to whether the lawyer has actually filed and litigated wrongful death cases before and what the results were. Additionally, inquire about his current cases and what phase they are currently in. Finally, ask the lawyer if you can speak with his clients.
Learn the Basics of Wrongful Death Laws in Georgia Before Meeting with the Attorneys
Prior to meeting with the lawyer, you should have a general understanding of the fundamentals behind the law. Please continue reading on our main firm page for details; just click on wrongful death claims in Georgia.
If you have suffered the death of a loved one, feel free to call Mr. Simon at 706-389-4529 and request a meeting at their office at 650 Oglethorpe Ave Suite 6 Athens, Georgia 30606 to ask questions about the merits of the case. Mr. Simon's experience as a Georgia wrongful death attorney makes the painful process of dealing with a death in the family less confusing and he can explain how best to protect your family's rights.
Mr. Simon and Mr. Johnson have a great deal of experience handling wrongful death cases for families in Georgia. The firm has litigated 12 fatality cases in the last two years alone and boasts 34 years of combined experience overall. If you are dealing with the loss of a loved one and are tirelessly searching through pages of legal websites for answers, there are some essential things that you need to know:
DO NOT HESITATE TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY, BUT DON'T RUSH INTO A DECISION
Although you are likely grieving, you need to hire an attorney promptly because evidence disappears and other claimants can come forward who may reduce the available insurance coverages.
Types of Evidence That Can Disappear:
1) Skid and yaw marks
2) 911 Witness phone calls
3) Car and truck computer records
4) eyewitnesses move and change phone numbers
A wrongful death attorney in the Athens, Georgia area will review how the death occurred and deploy an expert collision reconstructionist to the scene and take pictures to confirm the evidence. Typically, Georgia wrongful death attorneys will also send letters warning the at-fault driver and their insurance companies not to allow the evidence to “disappear,” and this practice protects the client in case the evidence later does disappear.
If Multiple People are Hurt of Killed in the Incident, Speed is Critical
If there are numerous people injured in the accident, you need to move with haste. In high velocity impacts, there are frequently multiple serious injuries. For example in a case involving a U.G.A. student who was killed in the end of 2010, there were four serious fracture injuries, two wrongful death claims, and only three minor insurance policies available.
Within three days of being hired, we sent demands for the limits of each of the insurance companies and beat many of the other claims to the punch.
PROMPT ACTION CAN RESULT IN A DIFFERENCE OF HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS.
However;
TAKE YOUR TIME AND BE DELIBERATE IN INTERVIEWING LAWYERS
Most of the lawyers you see on TV are ineffective and advertise because no one would go to them otherwise. I don't mean to be rude, but its generally true. Phone a friend who has been a customer and they will tell you about their chiropractic case.
Before you decide who to hire, you should interview at least two or three attorneys in person. Also, inquire as to whether the lawyer has actually filed and litigated wrongful death cases before and what the results were. Additionally, inquire about his current cases and what phase they are currently in. Finally, ask the lawyer if you can speak with his clients.
Learn the Basics of Wrongful Death Laws in Georgia Before Meeting with the Attorneys
Prior to meeting with the lawyer, you should have a general understanding of the fundamentals behind the law. Please continue reading on our main firm page for details; just click on wrongful death claims in Georgia.
If you have suffered the death of a loved one, feel free to call Mr. Simon at 706-389-4529 and request a meeting at their office at 650 Oglethorpe Ave Suite 6 Athens, Georgia 30606 to ask questions about the merits of the case. Mr. Simon's experience as a Georgia wrongful death attorney makes the painful process of dealing with a death in the family less confusing and he can explain how best to protect your family's rights.