Accidental Death Lawsuit in Dalton - Protecting the family’s rights in a Dalton accidental death lawsuit
Davis & Melton, P.C. can represent surviving family members and beneficiaries in an accidental death claim. Not every accidental death has a basis for a lawsuit. Only when an attorney can prove negligence or strict liability do grounds exist for wrongful death civil actions.
The burden of proof in a civil action is preponderance of evidence. This means that reasonable and credible evidence presented by one advocate must provide greater proof than evidence presented by the opposition. Further, it must be sufficient for a judge or jury to arrive at a conclusion.
According to the National Vital Statistics report, the leading causes of accidental death in the United States are:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Falls
- Poisoning and noxious substances
- Drowning
- Exposure to smoke, fire, or flames
- Other land transport accidents
- Complications of medical/surgical care
- Accidental discharge of firearms
Fatal motor vehicle accidents
Fatal car accidents are one of the most frequently filed Dalton accidental death claims. Car accident fatality is prevalent across the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that car accidents kill approximately 43,000 people per year and an estimated 40 percent of those accidents involve alcohol use.
When negligence or reckless behavior causes a car accident fatality, seeking compensation through a wrongful death claim helps surviving family members deal with financial loss. However in addition, it holds responsible parties accountable. Taking legal action sets an example and acts as a deterrent to further irresponsibility, hopefully sparing other people from similar misfortune. When alcohol and drugs are involved, the state prosecutes the liable party under criminal statutes, and the family’s lawyer brings a separate civil action when filing a wrongful death suit.
In the event that a manufacturing defect or faulty auto design causes a fatal accident, such as faulty seat belts, airbags, tires, or vehicle inability to withstand rollovers, our attorneys at Davis & Melton investigate product manufacturing. In some fatal accidents, we may discover more than one party is liable and seek compensation from multiple responsible parties.
Arrange a consultation to discuss an accidental death in Dalton
Our initial consultations are free. We take wrongful death cases on a contingency basis—meaning we charge you no fee unless we recover on your behalf.
Call 706-847-4431 or contact us online today to arrange a confidential, no obligation consultation.
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Davis & Melton, P.C. represents clients in Northwest Georgia including Whitfield, Murray, Bartow, Gordon, Floyd, Walker, Chattooga, Catoosa, Dade, Pickens, Gilmer, and Fannin counties as well as the remainder of North Georgia and Southeast Tennessee.