Experiencing the loss of someone close to your heart is incredibly sad. The emotional impact is heavier when the cause of the passing could have been avoidable. Family members of the deceased may be reluctant to file a lawsuit. There are, though, good reasons for...
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Wrongful Death
Filing claims for wrongful deaths
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Apr 4, 2022 | Wrongful Death
When a loved one passes away unexpectedly, families may become devastated. If the death derives from someone’s negligence, anger and resentment could overwhelm survivors, leading them to take legal action. Georgia families could seek compensation in a wrongful death...
Supreme court upholds sovereign immunity in wrongful death case
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Feb 24, 2022 | Wrongful Death
When the negligent actions of someone in the employ of the government, such as a police officer, result in the death of a person, sovereign immunity protects government entities in Georiga. However, there has been some controversy over when government insurance...
Teen drivers, teen passengers a deadly combination
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Dec 16, 2021 | Wrongful Death
Teenage drivers do not have the experience that older motorists have. This means they may not know how to react when certain situations arise on the roadway. Teen motorists are also more prone to driving while distracted than older drivers, and studies show that...
Points to know about wrongful death lawsuits
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Dec 9, 2021 | Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one in an unexpected accident could devastate the surviving family members. Grief may turn to anger upon discovering that death results from careless negligence or a deliberate act. Georgia's criminal statutes address incidents of murder or...
What are things to consider regarding wrongful death lawsuits?
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Oct 11, 2021 | Wrongful Death
Nothing may hurt worse than losing a loved one due to an unexpected and avoidable incident. Accidents could take someone's life, and such incidents might involve motor vehicles or work-related tragedies. Medical malpractice takes people's lives in Georgia as well....
The most common causes of wrongful death in Georgia
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Sep 27, 2021 | Wrongful Death
A person who dies due to the thoughtless actions of others can be compensated in court. Filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Georgia is one option. It's important to learn why wrongful deaths occur in the first place and what the most frequent causes are. Automobile...
Drowning accidents: Most could have been avoided
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Mar 13, 2018 | Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death
Drowning accidents are not uncommon in Georgia. These tragic incidents devastate families. One difficult aspect surrounding such accidents is the fact that the majority of them could have been avoided if the right actions had been taken. In some cases, following a...
When truckers drive fatigued, other people pay
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Jan 11, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Sharing the road with massive commercial trucks can be downright frightening. These vehicles have massive blind spots, make wide turns and take longer to stop than other vehicles. Because of their size and weight, they can utterly destroy smaller passenger vehicles in...
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