Wrongful Death Lawyer in Buford, GA
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Lost a Loved One Because of Someone Else's Negligence?
We Help Georgia Families Hold the Responsible Party Accountable
Losing a family member is devastating. When the death was caused by someone else's negligence, recklessness or misconduct, Georgia law gives surviving family members the right to seek justice and financial security. Mays Law represents families in Buford and all of Gwinnett County in wrongful death cases, including a $4,000,000 result in a 2023 car wreck wrongful death case.
Two Kinds of Claims Under Georgia Law
Georgia law provides two distinct areas of recovery after the loss of a loved one:
Statutory wrongful death claim. Surviving relatives can seek compensation equal to "the full value of the life of the decedent" (O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2(a); O.C.G.A. § 51-4-5).
Survival action and estate claim. The estate's representative can seek the pre-death pain and suffering, medical bills, funeral expenses and other out-of-pocket costs caused by the injury and death.
Common Causes of Wrongful Death Cases
Wrongful death cases can come from many kinds of incidents, not just car wrecks:
Car wrecks involving reckless, drunk, speeding or distracted driving
Tractor-trailer and motorcycle wrecks
Medical malpractice, when a doctor or nurse deviates from the standard of care
Premises liability incidents such as collapsed decks, negligent security and drownings
Boating and aviation accidents
Why Families Choose Mays Law
Wrongful death cases are often hotly contested, and the insurance companies fight hard because the stakes are high. Mays Law has a record of winning these cases and obtaining recoveries that take care of spouses and children for the rest of their lives. We identify every source of recovery and handle the legal work, so your family can focus on each other.
Talk to a Wrongful Death Attorney Today
Mays Law also handles personal injury cases of every kind.
Call (770) 599-2513 for a free, confidential consultation. There is no fee unless we recover compensation for your family.
What Our Clients Say
Families in Buford and across Gwinnett County trust Mays Law when it matters most. Here is what a few of them had to say.
★★★★★
“John is the most caring individual and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend his firm!”
Raluca R.
5-star Google Review
★★★★★
“John Mays and staff are the most caring and capable law firm I have found. He was very good at keeping us informed and answering our questions. I can highly recommend!”
Odes R.
5-star Google Review
★★★★★
“John was very professional and informative helping me throughout the injury law process from start to finish… I highly recommend John Mays if you are ever injured and need an attorney.”
Kevin F.
5-star Google Review
Wrongful Death FAQs
Who can file a wrongful death claim in Georgia?
In general, the surviving spouse brings the claim. If there is no spouse, the children do, and if there are no children, the parents. The estate's representative brings the separate estate claim. We'll walk your family through who has the right to file.
How long do we have to file?
In most cases, two years from the date of death. Some exceptions apply, and evidence fades quickly, so talk to an attorney as soon as you can.
What does "the full value of the life" mean?
It covers both the economic value of your loved one's life, such as lost earnings and benefits, and the intangible value of the life itself. It is measured from the perspective of the person who died.
How much does it cost to hire Mays Law?
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis, so we only get paid if we recover compensation for your family.
Buford & Lawrenceville Offices
Meet with us in person at our Buford or Lawrenceville office. We also offer free phone and video consultations if getting to an office is hard after an injury.
