Cobb County Wrongful Death Lawyer

When another individual or entity causes the death of a loved one through negligence, recklessness, or wrongdoing, it can cause their family members to suffer an incredibly tragic loss and endure immense grief and anger. In times like these, you may wonder how to achieve justice against the party who caused the death of your loved one. A Cobb County wrongful death lawyer from The Tolson Firm, LLC can help you recover justice and compensation.

At The Tolson Firm, LLC, we understand that no amount of money will ever bring your loved one back to you. However, after suffering this tragic loss, you might find that you are now dealing with medical debt, lost wages, and funeral and burial costs. These can have a tremendous financial impact on your family and cause you immense hardship, especially if your loved one was the main breadwinner of your family. In times like these, our attorneys can offer support.

Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Cobb County, Georgia

Wrongful death can be the result of several different situations or accidents that arise in Cobb County. The most common causes of wrongful death include the following:

• Car accidents. Claim-eligible car accidents are commonly caused by distracted driving actions like texting and driving, reckless driving, speeding, violating traffic laws, drunk or drugged driving, poor road maintenance, or defective vehicle components.
• Commercial truck accidents. These accidents are commonly caused by driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, fatigued drivers due to unrealistic trucking schedules, distracted or reckless driving behaviors, defective truck parts, a failure to properly maintain the truck, or improperly loaded cargo.
• Motorcycle accidents. Motorcycle accidents are commonly caused by other negligent or reckless drivers in cases of speeding, traffic law violations, not checking blind spots, or engaging in behaviors of distracted driving or driving under the influence.
• Bicycle or pedestrian accidents. These accidents are commonly caused by reckless, negligent, distracted, drunk, or drugged drivers or drivers who fail to check their blind spots in order to reasonably notice bicycle riders or pedestrians.
• Medical malpractice. This is commonly caused by negligent or reckless doctors, nurses, and hospital systems in Cobb County through situations of surgical errors, medication errors, birth injuries, or a failure to properly treat or diagnose a patient.
• Nursing home neglect or abuse. Neglect or abuse can occur when an employee at a nursing home engages in the improper use of medications, other chemicals, and physical restraints. Actions of negligence or abuse can also result in dehydration, malnutrition, or preventable infections, which can all lead to a fatality.
• Premises liability. This type of claim is most often caused by slip-and-fall accidents due to exposed wiring, uneven or cracked pavement, wet or slick floors, broken or crumbling stairs, inadequate lighting, or missing or loose guardrails and safety rails.
• Product liability. This is when a manufacturer or designer of a product places said product on the consumer market without passing it through the necessary safety tests or while ignoring the results of safety tests.

Has Medical Negligence Taken a Loved One in Cobb County?

The loss of a loved one is always devastating, but when that loss is caused by the careless actions of a medical professional, the pain is magnified by a sense of betrayal and injustice. If you believe medical malpractice in Cobb County led to the death of someone you love, the compassionate and experienced attorneys at The Tolson Firm are here to help you seek justice and accountability.

We understand that no amount of money can ever truly fill the void left by your loved one. However, a successful wrongful death claim can provide a sense of closure, financial stability for your family, and a measure of justice by holding negligent healthcare providers accountable for their actions.

Our Cobb County Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Attorneys Handle Cases Involving:

• Surgical Errors: We investigate cases involving wrong-site surgery, retained surgical instruments, anesthesia errors, and preventable post-operative complications.
• Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: A missed or delayed diagnosis can have fatal consequences. We represent families who have lost loved ones due to failures to diagnose cancer, heart conditions, strokes, infections, and other serious medical conditions.
• Medication Errors: Medication errors are a leading cause of preventable death in hospitals and other healthcare settings. We handle cases involving incorrect dosages, wrong medications, and failure to identify dangerous drug interactions or allergies.
• Birth Injuries: The joy of childbirth can turn to tragedy when medical negligence results in birth injuries or the death of a mother or infant. We represent families who have suffered such devastating losses.
• Anesthesia Errors: Anesthesia is a critical component of many medical procedures, but errors in administering or monitoring anesthesia can have fatal consequences. We investigate cases involving anesthesia-related deaths.
• Emergency Room Errors: Emergency rooms are often chaotic environments, but that’s no excuse for negligence. We represent families who have lost loved ones due to failures to provide timely and appropriate treatment in the ER.
• Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse: Elderly loved ones deserve compassionate and competent care. We fight for justice when nursing home neglect or abuse leads to wrongful death.

Why Choose The Tolson Firm in Cobb County

• Medical Malpractice Focus: We have extensive experience handling complex medical malpractice cases, including wrongful death claims.
• Local Knowledge: We are deeply rooted in the Cobb County community and have a thorough understanding of the local courts and legal system.
• Proven Results: We have a successful track record of securing significant verdicts and settlements for our clients in medical malpractice wrongful death cases.
• Compassionate Advocacy: We provide personalized attention and support to each client, guiding them through the legal process with empathy and understanding.

How The Tolson Firm, LLC Can Help

For over 25 years, the team at The Tolson Firm, LLC has been assisting clients in medical malpractice cases and wrongful death claims. We understand how horrific and tragic these situations can be and hope to offer our legal guidance to families in need of financial recovery.

We provide confident, compassionate legal counsel to ensure you receive the compensation and justice you are owed after losing a loved one due to the negligence or recklessness of another party. In working with us, we can take the following actions:

• Collect evidence to support your claim, including items like medical bills and records, employment records, photos and videos of the actual accident, surveillance footage, eyewitness statements, and the official police report.
• Calculate the worth of your claim and help determine the liable parties.
• Help with filing the official claim paperwork within the necessary timelines and through the proper channels.
• Negotiate with the liable party, their insurance provider, and their legal team in order to reach a fair settlement.
• If negotiations are not fruitful, take your claim to court and litigate your side before a judge and jury in order to obtain the maximum amount of compensation possible.

Damages Available in a Wrongful Death Claim

There are several damages that may be available to you in a wrongful death claim. These damages will ultimately depend on the circumstances of the death and the liability of the involved parties. The most common forms of damages recoverable in a Cobb County wrongful death claim include:

• Economic damages. These damages are easily given a monetary value and can include items such as costs for transportation from the accident scene to the hospital, any life-saving surgeries or treatments that were attempted, lost wages or employment benefits, or any funeral or burial costs.
• Non-economic damages. These damages are often more difficult to assign a monetary value and can include items such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, or any mental anguish you and your family experienced due to the loss. These damages can also include the loss of companionship, care, or consortium. An attorney can help you accurately estimate these damages to ensure your request has a strong chance of approval.
• Punitive damages. Though these damages are rarely awarded in a wrongful death claim, their presence can largely increase the overall value of your settlement. These damages are often awarded in order to punish the liable party for particularly egregious behavior or gross negligence and to try to dissuade them from taking any similar actions in the future.

When you work with the team at The Tolson Firm, LLC, you can count on us to review the details of your claim and the loss of your loved one and make an accurate determination about how much your wrongful death claim may be worth.

Have You Suffered a Tragic Loss? You May Be Entitled to Compensation, and We Can Help

If you have suffered a tragic loss in Cobb County, Georgia, the wrongful death attorneys at The Tolson Firm, LLC can help. We can work with you to review the details of your case, determine the value of your claim, and hold the liable parties accountable for their actions. Contact our office today to learn more information regarding our services and to schedule your first consultation with our team. We are here to fight for your rights and justice for your loved one.