Finding the best attorney for your case
Having a skilled Dalton wrongful death attorney at your side can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. Skills and experience are the main factors to consider when choosing a lawyer.
The Dalton wrongful death lawyers at Davis & Melton, P.C. individually have more than three decades of experience focusing on injury and wrongful death cases. Throughout the years, many clients have turned to our firm for help and relied on our capabilities.
Recovery of damages
While no amount of money makes up for the loss of a loved one, loss is often compounded by the financial burden that accompanies death. Most families must deal with substantial unexpected expenses.
When saddled with costly medical bills, funeral expenses, and lost future income, you need a strong advocate to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. A wrongful death attorney in Dalton can pursue the following damages in these types of cases:
- Full value of the life of the deceased
The death of a loved one often involves lost future income, which is a calculable damage that a financial expert can figure out by projecting interest rates and other factors. However, a jury may arrive at a figure for full value of life, which under Georgia law cannot be reduced. Georgia statutes also do not put statutory limitations on the monetary amount awarded for the value of life in a wrongful death suit.
- Pain and suffering
Damages for pain and suffering refer to conscious pain the deceased family member experienced before dying.
- Medical bills
- Funeral or burial expenses
- Punitive damages
In cases of malicious and intentional harm, a wrongful death attorney in Dalton may seek punitive damages for the wrongdoing.
Arrange a free consultation with Davis & Melton, P.C.
When consulting with wrongful death lawyers in Dalton, you receive an assessment of your case and a legal opinion about the potential success of pursuing a claim. Getting your questions answered and having a knowledgeable attorney explain your options, can allow you to make informed decisions about recovering damages. Our initial consultations are free.
Our Dalton wrongful death law firm takes 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.
Representing personal injury clients in Georgia and Tennessee
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.