The first step towards justice begins with a case evaluation from an Atlanta wrongful death lawyer. This initial consultation is your opportunity to learn more about the team that will potentially advocate for the compensation you deserve to properly honor the memory of your lost family member. This is also your lawyer’s opportunity to learn more about you and the circumstances surrounding the accident that led to the death of a loved one.
When you partner with Weatherby Law, you’ll learn quickly how hard we fight to help those who experienced unexpected loss. If you’ve lost a loved one in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, we will help you gather evidence related to the accident that caused the death. This evidence includes things like police reports, witness statements, photos and videos, and medical records. We preserve these items before they get erased or misplaced, ensuring that the evidence we’ve collected demonstrates the full extent of your loss.
At Weatherby Law, we’ll make sure you don’t miss any deadlines along the path to justice. Georgia’s statute of limitations confines the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit for a fatal accident to 2 years. Factors may arise that can shorten or lengthen this timeline, so we’ll make sure to communicate these with you and file all necessary paperwork on time so you don’t risk forfeiting your rights for a fair settlement.
We will also guide you through communications with insurance companies and opposing counsel, ensuring you don’t inadvertently say anything that could harm your case. Well-prepared wrongful death attorneys like Weatherby Law know how to negotiate with these entities that would otherwise minimize your compensation in an accidental death claim.
If, after negotiations with your insurance company, a fair settlement can’t be reached, your case may go to trial and Weatherby Law will represent you in court.