Wrongful Death Attorneys

No amount of money can replace the person you lost. What we can do is take the legal weight off your shoulders, hold the responsible parties accountable, and secure the resources your family needs to move forward. We handle wrongful death claims with both determination and deep compassion.

Under Georgia law, surviving family members may recover for the “full value of the life” of their loved one, as well as for medical and funeral expenses and other losses. These claims can arise from car and truck crashes, medical negligence, unsafe premises, and other acts of negligence.

We understand the emotional and financial toll of a sudden loss. We handle the investigation, the paperwork, and the negotiation so your family can focus on healing, and we prepare every case for trial to command the accountability your loved one deserves.

Why choose Hamilton & Padgett?

Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience and, in several cases, years spent on the insurance-defense side. We know how carriers evaluate claims and where they cut corners, and we use that to your advantage. You work directly with your attorney, and you pay nothing unless we win.

Where we serve

This page covers how wrongful death claims work generally. For local courts, roads, and hospitals, and the questions we get most in each city, see the office pages:

Savannah Wrongful Death Attorney, serving Chatham County and the surrounding area.
Brunswick Wrongful Death Attorney, serving Glynn County and the surrounding area.

Frequently asked questions

Who can file a wrongful death claim in Georgia?

Georgia law generally gives the right to the surviving spouse, children, parents, or the estate’s personal representative, in a specific order of priority. We help your family determine the proper claimant and protect everyone’s interests.

What can a wrongful death claim recover?

Georgia allows recovery for the “full value of the life” of the deceased, along with related medical bills, funeral and burial costs, and the survivors’ losses. We document each element fully.