Georgia Wrongful Death Attorneys

The law can't undo your loss. It can hold someone accountable for it.

If someone else's negligence took the life of your spouse, parent, or child, Georgia law gives your family a way to seek answers and accountability. We'll walk you through what that process actually looks like.

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FILING DEADLINE

Generally 2 years from the date of death

WHO MAY FILE

Spouse, then children, then parents, then an estate representative

Under O.C.G.A. §§ 51-4-1, 51-4-2, 9-3-33 — every case is different; an attorney can confirm what applies to yours.

NATIONALLY AWARDED LEGAL RECOGNITION

UNDERSTANDING THE CLAIM

What is a wrongful death claim?

A wrongful death claim allows certain surviving family members to seek compensation when a death is caused by another person or company's negligence or wrongdoing — a careless driver, an unsafe property, a preventable medical error, or a neglectful facility, among others. It is a civil case, separate from any criminal charges that may or may not be filed against the responsible party.

Georgia law measures damages by the "full value of the life" lost — a standard that includes both the decedent's lost income and the intangible value of the life they would have lived.

THE PROCESS

How a wrongful death case moves forward

01

CONSULTATION

We listen and explain your options at no cost, with no obligation.

02

INVESTIGATION

We gather records and identify every responsible party.

03

NEGOTIATION

We listen and explain your options at no cost, with no obligation.

04

RESOLUTION

We gather records and identify every responsible party.

WHAT QUALIFIES

Wrongful death claims can arise from many kinds of negligence.

Car & Truck Accidents Motorcycle & Pedestrian Accidents Medical Malpractice Premises Liability Defective Products Workplace Accidents Nursing Home Neglect
“Under Georgia law, wrongful death damages are measured by the full value of the life lost — not just lost income, but the value of the relationships, everyday experiences, and years the person would have had.”

GEORGIA'S "FULL VALUE OF LIFE" STANDARD — O.C.G.A. § 51-4-1

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We offer a free, confidential consultation so your family can make an informed decision. Our No Win, No Fee guarantee means you don't pay us a legal fee unless we win or settle your case.

MILLAR LAW CASE RESULTS

What we've achieved for Georgia families

These are real, published results from wrongful death cases The Millar Law Firm has handled.

  • Trucking & Negligent Maintenance

    $3,500,000

    MEDIATED SETTLEMENT — WRONGFUL DEATH CASE

    Recovered for a Georgia family and heirs who lost a loved one after a trucking company failed to properly maintain a vehicle, resulting in a fatal accident.

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  • Negligent Driving & Insurance Recovery

    Full Policy Limits Recovered

    WRONGFUL DEATH OF A LOCAL POLICE OFFICER

    An officer was killed in the line of duty when an elderly driver ran a stop sign. Our attorneys recovered compensation for the family across multiple insurance policies and workers' compensation benefits.

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Results are based on the specific facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in your case.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Wrongful death claims in Georgia

Do I have to go to court?

Most wrongful death claims settle without a trial. If the other side won't offer a fair resolution, we're prepared to litigate — but that decision is always made together with your family.

You don't have to navigate this alone.

Reach out for a free, confidential conversation about what happened and what your family's options are.

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NO WIN, NO FEE — YOU PAY NOTHING UNLESS WE RECOVER FOR YOUR FAMILY