{"id":3398,"date":"2026-10-23T02:35:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T02:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/resources-wrongful-death-law-georgia\/wrongful-death-attorney-atlanta\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T03:25:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T03:25:03","slug":"wrongful-death-attorney-atlanta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/resources-wrongful-death-law-georgia\/wrongful-death-attorney-atlanta\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrongful Death Attorney Atlanta: Free Consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3397\" alt=\"A county sheriff&#x27;s deputy measures a skid mark on a rural two-lane road at dawn, beside a guardrail and mile-marker sign.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-county-sheriff-s-deputy-measures-a-skid-mark-on-a-rural-tw-photo-8.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-county-sheriff-s-deputy-measures-a-skid-mark-on-a-rural-tw-photo-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-county-sheriff-s-deputy-measures-a-skid-mark-on-a-rural-tw-photo-8-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-county-sheriff-s-deputy-measures-a-skid-mark-on-a-rural-tw-photo-8-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-county-sheriff-s-deputy-measures-a-skid-mark-on-a-rural-tw-photo-8-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-county-sheriff-s-deputy-measures-a-skid-mark-on-a-rural-tw-photo-8.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Wrongful Death | Atlanta, Georgia<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Losing someone in a crash raises questions you should not have to answer alone<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.769), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Ugwonali Law Group represents Georgia families in wrongful death cases arising from truck crashes, car crashes, and dangerous property conditions. Our first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. Spanish-speaking intake is available.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14045932705\">Call for a free case review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Call for a free case review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">How we can help you get started<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">First consultation, with no obligation to continue<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">EN \/ ES<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Intake in English or Spanish<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Atlanta<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Office at 3400 Peachtree Road NE<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Statewide<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Serving metro Atlanta and Georgia<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Adanna Ugwonali \u00b7 Published October 22, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>For families searching for a wrongful death attorney Atlanta residents can call, the first questions are usually about who may file and what happens next. In Georgia, a surviving spouse may recover the full value of the decedent&#8217;s life, or if there is no surviving spouse, a child or children may recover it, for the homicide of the spouse or parent, as shown by the evidence, and an estate may recover certain expenses. This page explains those basics in plain language.<\/p>\n<h2>Wrongful Death Representation for Families in Atlanta and Across Georgia<\/h2>\n<p>Ugwonali Law Group represents families in Georgia wrongful death cases. Adanna Ugwonali is the responsible attorney, and the firm&#8217;s office is at 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta.<\/p>\n<p>A wrongful death claim is a civil case. It asks for compensation after a death caused by another person&#8217;s or company&#8217;s negligence or wrongful act. It is separate from any criminal case, although both can arise from the same event.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s practice covers deaths that follow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Truck crashes<\/li>\n<li>Car crashes<\/li>\n<li>Unsafe-property incidents<\/li>\n<li>Slip and fall and trip and fall injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The firm also handles serious injuries, such as traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, that later result in death.<\/p>\n<p>The firm serves families in Atlanta, Fulton, Clayton, Cobb, and Rockdale counties, Marietta, Jonesboro, Conyers, and across Georgia. Our team includes support staff who handle intake and scheduling, so families can reach someone directly.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a family member died after a crash or a fall on unsafe property, you don&#x27;t have to sort out the claim alone. Our team can walk you through your options in a free, confidential first consultation. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14045932705\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cars-travel-along-a-wide-highway-with-utility-poles-stretchi-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Cars travel along a wide highway past utility poles stretching into the distance.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Claim in Georgia<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">Under Georgia law<\/a>, a surviving spouse may bring the claim. If there is no surviving spouse, a child or children may.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia&#8217;s wrongful death statute, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-2<\/a>, lets the surviving spouse or, if there is no surviving spouse, a child or children recover for the homicide of a spouse or parent. The recovery is the full value of the decedent&#8217;s life, as shown by the evidence.<\/p>\n<p>If there is a surviving spouse, that spouse receives no less than one-third of the recovery as the spouse&#8217;s share.<\/p>\n<p>The administrator or executor&#8217;s right to sue for the next of kin, when no one is entitled under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 51-4-2<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 51-4-4<\/a>, is found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-5<\/a>, not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 51-4-2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bring the family details to the first call. Intake usually asks about your relationship to the decedent, the date and place of death, and whether an estate has been opened.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Georgia Wrongful Death Claim Can Include<\/h2>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-5<\/a>, when a death results from a crime or from criminal or other negligence, the personal representative of the deceased person is entitled to recover for the funeral, medical, and other necessary expenses resulting from the injury and death. One is the family&#8217;s claim for the value of the life lost, which under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-2(a)<\/a> the surviving spouse, or a child or children if there is no surviving spouse, may bring; the administrator or executor may bring an action for that value under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-5(a)<\/a> only when there is no person entitled to bring an action for the wrongful death of a decedent under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">Code Section 51-4-2<\/a> or 51-4-4. The other is the estate&#8217;s claim for expenses tied to the death.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Family claim:<\/strong> The statute measures the full value of the decedent&#8217;s life as shown by the evidence in each case. No amount can be promised at the start of a case.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-5<\/a> sets out this rule, which applies when death results from a crime or from criminal or other negligence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Evidence shapes what can be proven. Police reports, medical records, vehicle or property records, and witness statements often matter.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia also uses a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gasupreme.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/s19g1612.pdf\">shared-fault rule<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33<\/a>. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33<\/a>, damages are reduced by the plaintiff&#8217;s share of fault. A plaintiff who is 50 percent or more responsible receives no damages.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Free First Consultation Works<\/h2>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p>Families can call, request a free case evaluation, or chat with the intake team. Intake staff can sign a client on the first call if the family decides to move forward.<\/p>\n<p>Bring what you have, if you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Death certificate<\/li>\n<li>Police or incident report numbers<\/li>\n<li>Medical and hospital records<\/li>\n<li>Insurance information<\/li>\n<li>Photos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need all of these to start.<\/p>\n<p>Intake is available in English or Spanish. Spanish speakers can ask for the consultation in Spanish: consulta inicial gratuita, confidencial y sin compromiso.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect After You Reach Out<\/h2>\n<p>After intake, a wrongful death case usually moves through four steps.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Intake call:<\/strong> The family describes the death, the incident, and who has been involved so far.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records and evidence:<\/strong> The firm requests records and takes early steps to protect evidence, such as vehicle data or property conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation:<\/strong> The firm reviews who may be legally responsible, including insurance where it applies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Claim and negotiation:<\/strong> The firm presents the claim to insurers. If a fair resolution is not reached, it prepares for a lawsuit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Deadlines matter. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33<\/a>, except as otherwise provided in that article, actions for injuries to the person <a href=\"https:\/\/efast.gaappeals.gov\/download?filingId=11df499d-b267-4d6e-b9c5-d61d572a84e5\">must be brought within two years<\/a> after the right of action accrues. Deadlines in these cases depend on the facts, so early contact helps.<\/p>\n<p>If the death was also a crime, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-99<\/a> can pause the clock from the date of the alleged crime until the prosecution becomes final or otherwise ends, as long as that pause does not exceed six years. That pause is limited to six years, with some exceptions. Each step moves at the pace the records and the parties allow.<\/p>\n<h2>How Fees and Case Costs Work<\/h2>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p>Before you sign, ask how fees are calculated.<\/p>\n<p>Ask for these terms in writing. Ask what happens to costs if the case does not recover money. Read the agreement carefully, and ask about any term you don&#8217;t understand.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14045932705\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Wrongful Death Claims in Atlanta<\/h2>\n<p>Short answers to the questions families ask first are below.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who can file a wrongful death claim in Georgia?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A surviving spouse can, or if there is no surviving spouse, a child or children. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-2<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the first consultation really free?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a police report or medical records to call?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Call with what you have, and intake will explain what to gather next.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can my family speak with someone in Spanish?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Intake is available in English or Spanish.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the death happened outside Atlanta?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The firm represents families across Georgia, not only in the metro counties named above.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will I owe anything if the case does not recover money?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The client may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses, as the written agreement states.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aerial-view-of-a-city-intersection-with-a-pedestrian-crosswa-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of a city intersection with a marked pedestrian crosswalk and roadside barriers\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Family&#8217;s Loss<\/h2>\n<p>If a family member died after a crash or a fall on unsafe property, you can talk through your options with our team. You may have questions about who is responsible, what your family can claim, and which deadlines apply.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">request a free case evaluation<\/a> or chat with intake. Either way, you start with a free, confidential first consultation. The firm is at 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, and intake is available in English or Spanish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsible attorney:<\/strong> Adanna Ugwonali, Ugwonali Law Group, 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia. Contact: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Ugwonali Law Group contact page<\/a>. This page is general information, not legal advice. No result is promised.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Attorney advertising. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Ugwonali Law Group. Adanna Ugwonali is the lawyer responsible for this content. Ugwonali Law Group, 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1350, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 593-2705.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What to expect when you call us<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A confidential first call<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us what happened in your own words. Our intake team will listen, answer your questions, and explain the next steps, with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help gathering records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can talk through the documents that often matter in these cases, such as police reports, medical records, and bills, so you know what to keep.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plain-language explanations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wrongful death claims involve legal and medical terms that can be hard to follow. We explain each step clearly so you can make informed decisions for your family.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support in English or Spanish<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our intake staff can speak with you in English or Spanish, so you can discuss your loss in the language that feels most comfortable.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Speak with a lawyer before you give statements or sign papers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance companies may contact grieving families quickly. Before you give a recorded statement or sign a release, consider talking with a lawyer about what you are being asked to agree to.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14045932705\">Chat with our intake team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Chat with our intake team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common questions families ask<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the first consultation really free?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Your first consultation with Ugwonali Law Group is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need a police report or medical records?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not to call us. Many families start with what they have, and our team can explain which records may help and how to request the rest.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can we talk if we are far from Atlanta?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. We represent families across metro Atlanta, including Fulton, Clayton, Cobb, and Rockdale counties, and across Georgia. Our office is at 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will I have to go to court?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every case is different. During your free consultation, we will explain what the process may involve so you know what to expect before deciding anything.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk with our team about your family&#x27;s situation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14045932705\">Request a free case evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Request a free case evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-wrongful-death-law-georgia\/\">Wrongful Death Law in Georgia: What Families Need to Know After a Fatal Crash<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-wrongful-death-law-georgia\/wrongful-death-attorney-rockdale-county\/\">Wrongful Death Attorney Rockdale County<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-wrongful-death-law-georgia\/wrongful-death-case-review-georgia\/\">What to Bring to a Free Wrongful Death Case Review in Georgia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-wrongful-death-law-georgia\/wrongful-death-law-firm-cobb-county\/\">Wrongful Death Law Firm Cobb County<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-wrongful-death-law-georgia\/wrongful-death-lawyer-conyers\/\">Wrongful Death Lawyer Conyers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-wrongful-death-law-georgia\/can-a-person-file-a-civil-suit-without-a-lawyer\/\">Can a person file a civil suit without a lawyer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wrongful death attorney in Atlanta explaining who can file in Georgia and what families should do first. 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