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Wrongful Death After a Construction Accident in Atlanta: When Can Families File a Claim?

By Grant Law Office on June 7, 2025

Construction zones are among the most dangerous places in any city, and Atlanta is no exception. Cranes swing overhead, concrete is poured, scaffolding climbs into the sky, and heavy machinery operates around the clock.

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When Accidents Kill Unborn Babies: Is It Wrongful Death?

By Grant Law Office on April 30, 2024

Coping with the loss of a loved one is an emotionally taxing journey, and it becomes even more challenging when the death is unexpected and wrongful. Families grieve for their loved ones while also grappling with the knowledge that the death could have been prevented.Read more…

What Are the Damages in Georgia Wrongful Death Cases?

By Grant Law Office on November 10, 2023

Losing a loved one is an immensely painful experience that can cause unimaginable grief and emotional distress. In Georgia, wrongful death cases provide legal recourse for individuals and families whose loved ones have died due to someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.Read more…

Who Is Eligible for Wrongful Death Claims in Georgia?

By Grant Law Office on December 17, 2020

Losing a loved one is a difficult event to go through, especially if the loss was sudden, and even more so if it was caused by an act of negligence. Unfortunately, to add to the emotional trauma of losing a family member, many families are left in financial ruin, having to pay out thousands for funeral expenses and medical bills, on top of having to figure out how to make ends meet with one fewer breadwinner in the house. That is where a wrongful death claim comes in. These claims help families recover financially after the loss of a loved one, but not just anyone is allowed to file a wrongful death claim.Read more…

Child Wrongful Death In Atlanta FAQ

By Grant Law Office on May 10, 2016

There’s nothing as heart-wrenching as the loss of a child. In addition to the grief and heartache that results from such a tragedy, there is also the significant financial impact that a sudden death can have on a family. If you have lost a child as the result of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, there are ways to hold the at-fault parties accountable.Read more…

Three Die In Georgia Car Crash

By Grant Law Office on August 26, 2015

Tragedy struck three Conyers, Georgia area families late last month when a car traveling eastbound on I-20 ran off the road and hit a tree. According to a report from ABC affiliate WJBF Channel 6, investigators believe the car was speeding when the accident took place.Read more…

Atlanta Children Killed in Crash

By Grant Law Office on April 20, 2015

A 30-year-old woman was driving her three children, aged 3, 4 and 6, when her car was struck by one of two vehicles that may have been involved in a street race. Her Sebring was struck by a 2004 Monte Carlo on the passenger side and then it collided with a 2001 GS300 Lexus. According to a news report in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the fatal Atlanta car accident occurred at Moreland Avenue and Constitution Road.

Officials say the 42-year-old driver of the Monte Carlo and the 27-year-old driver of the Lexus were traveling at excessive speeds at the time of the crash. Upon collision with the second vehicle, one of the children was ejected from the Sebring and another was also killed. The 6-year-old and the mother were hospitalized, but are expected to survive. The drivers of the Monte Carlo and Lexus have been charged with vehicular homicide and reckless driving.Read more…

Three People Killed in Van Crash

By Grant Law Office on April 15, 2015

A 15-passenger van carrying 12 people drove off a Georgia interstate resulting in the death of three people. According to a news report in The Christian Science Monitor, the fatal van accident occurred along Interstate 85 near Commerce, 65 miles northeast of Atlanta. Officials say the van careened off the interstate and crashed into an embankment. Of the 12 people inside the van, three were killed and at least six were injured. It is unclear what caused the crash or how it could have been prevented.

This fatal crash occurred just a week after another similar van crash resulted in the death of eight members of a Florida church. These types of accidents are relatively common for passenger vans. The accident that took place on April 6 did not involve a blown tire, but many passenger van accidents are the direct result of tire issues and a loss of control. These vehicles are simply not designed to maneuver in the event of an emergency.Read more…

Private Utility Truck Kills Mother, Injures Child

By Grant Law Office on December 8, 2014

In Stone Mountain, a fatal accident occurred involving a mother and a child on Durham Park Road, near the Indian Creek MARTA station. According to authorities, a private utility truck struck a mother who was walking with her child across the street. The mother was killed and the child was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. The scene remains under investigation.

Criminal charges are not expected to be filed in this situation, despite the insufferable harm  that was caused by this incident. This may seem especially unjust. However, the offending party can still be held responsible in a civil action which seeks fair compensation for the child’s injuries and the mother’s wrongful death.Read more…

Georgia Officials Urge All Pedestrians and Cyclists to Wear Bright Clothing

By Grant Law Office on February 12, 2014

The majority of traffic deaths involving pedestrians and bicyclists occur at night. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), 32 percent of all fatal bike and pedestrian accidents happen between 8 p.m. and midnight, and 24 percent occur between midnight and 4 a.m. To combat this issue, local officials are urging all pedestrians and bicyclists to wear bright, reflective gear.

GOHS officials report that there were more than 130 pedestrian fatalities in Georgia in 2012. They accounted for about 11 percent of all traffic deaths that year. In addition to encouraging riders and walkers to wear bright clothes, Georgia officials passed a new law requiring drivers to leave at least three feet of space when passing bicyclists. Riders who have more space will be less likely to crash into the side of a car or lose control for fear of being struck.Read more…