{"id":5860,"date":"2026-10-29T09:33:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T09:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/resources-wrongful-death-law-georgia\/wrongful-death-case-review-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T03:25:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T03:25:07","slug":"wrongful-death-case-review-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/resources-wrongful-death-law-georgia\/wrongful-death-case-review-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrongful Death Case Review in Georgia: What to Bring"},"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-5859\" alt=\"A county sheriff&#x27;s deputy measures a skid mark on a rural two-lane road at dawn beside a guardrail.\" 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-18.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-18-150x150.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-18-300x167.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-18-768x429.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-18-1024x572.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-18.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 | Metro Atlanta and 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)\">Wrongful Death Case Review in Georgia: What to Bring<\/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)\">Losing someone in a crash or an unsafe-property accident is devastating. Here is how to prepare for a free, confidential case review with Ugwonali Law Group, led by attorney Adanna Ugwonali. Bring what you have. Our team will help you sort out the rest.<\/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\">Getting started with our firm<\/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--shield 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, confidential and 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\">English &amp; Spanish<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Intake team available in both languages<\/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, Atlanta, GA<\/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 29, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A wrongful death case is a civil claim brought after a person dies because of another party&#8217;s negligence or wrongful act. Families often face this after a truck or car crash, or a fatal fall on unsafe property. This page explains what to gather before a free wrongful death case review in Georgia, and why each item matters. The review looks at your family&#8217;s facts and the legal process. It is not a promise of any result.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Free Wrongful Death Case Review Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A free review is a confidential conversation about the facts of your family&#8217;s loss and how the process works. It is meant for people who want to understand their options, at their own pace.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia law says who may bring a wrongful death claim. 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 surviving spouse, or if there is no surviving spouse, a child or children, may recover for the homicide of a spouse or parent the full value of the life of the decedent, as shown by the evidence.<\/p>\n<p>See <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>.<\/p>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. If a case moves forward, you may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/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 your family is gathering papers after a loss in a crash or a fall, our team can talk through what you have with you, in English or Spanish. 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 long highway lined with utility poles stretching into the distance.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Documents About the Death and the Incident<\/h2>\n<p>The records below show when, where, and how the death happened. Start with these.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A certified death certificate, and any autopsy or medical examiner report you have received.<\/li>\n<li>The crash report, police report, or incident report, with its report number.<\/li>\n<li>Hospital, emergency room, EMS, and ambulance records, with dates of care.<\/li>\n<li>Photos or video of the scene, vehicles, or hazard, if you have them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These papers set the timeline. A consistent timeline helps the review sort out what happened and when. If a report is missing, write that down so the review can plan how to request it.<\/p>\n<p>Commercial truck cases often turn on federal safety rules. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-49\/subtitle-B\/chapter-III\">Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations<\/a> in 49 CFR Chapter III cover driver qualification, hours of service, and inspection and maintenance. Keep any trucking company or driver paperwork you receive.<\/p>\n<h2>Medical Records and Treatment Timeline<\/h2>\n<p>Medical records show the injuries and care that came before the death. They also show who treated your loved one and when.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Records from every treating medical doctor or facility, including imaging, surgery notes, and discharge summaries.<\/li>\n<li>A short written timeline of injuries, hospital stays, and treatment in the days or weeks before death.<\/li>\n<li>Names and contact details for each treating provider, so records can be requested.<\/li>\n<li>Any statements doctors made to the family about the injuries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Records that explain why each treatment was needed can matter in a personal injury case. Keep a simple notebook of dates. Write down what you saw and what you were told, even if it seems small.<\/p>\n<h2>Information About the People and Insurance Involved<\/h2>\n<p>List the people and insurance details first. Partial answers are fine.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The decedent&#8217;s full legal name, date of birth, and date of death.<\/li>\n<li>Surviving spouse, children, parents, and close family, with relationships and contact information.<\/li>\n<li>Who you believe caused the death, such as the driver, vehicle owner, employer, or property owner.<\/li>\n<li>Insurance policy numbers, adjuster names, claim numbers, and letters from insurers.<\/li>\n<li>Names and contact details for any witnesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fault is part of the review. 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>, the judge reduces damages in proportion to the plaintiff&#8217;s percentage of fault. The plaintiff receives no damages at 50 percent or more. Write the date of each insurer contact next to its claim number.<\/p>\n<h2>Financial and Family Impact Records<\/h2>\n<p>Bills, invoices, and earnings records help the review describe the family&#8217;s losses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Funeral, burial, or cremation invoices and receipts.<\/li>\n<li>Medical bills and payment records from care before the death.<\/li>\n<li>Pay stubs, tax returns, or employer statements showing the decedent&#8217;s earnings.<\/li>\n<li>A short description of the support, household help, and caregiving the decedent provided to family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Georgia law lets the personal representative recover funeral, medical, and other necessary expenses when death results from a crime or from criminal or other negligence. See <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>. Necessary expenses from an injury are also a legitimate item in the estimate of damages, 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 51-12-7<\/a>. These records describe losses. The review does not predict an amount.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Prepare and What to Write Down<\/h2>\n<p>Keep originals in one safe place, and share copies instead.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use one folder for originals and give copies to anyone who asks.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a dated log of calls, letters, and statements from insurers or other parties.<\/li>\n<li>Do not sign releases or accept settlement offers before reviewing them.<\/li>\n<li>List missing documents on one page, with who may hold each one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Grief makes paperwork hard. A short daily note is enough. Write down who called, when, and what they asked.<\/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>What Happens During and After the Review<\/h2>\n<p>The review has four steps, and your family sets the pace.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Call our intake team, or request a free case evaluation. Intake staff work in English or Spanish.<\/li>\n<li>Share your documents at your own pace. Bring what you have.<\/li>\n<li>Talk through the facts, the legal process, and the typical steps of a wrongful death case with the responsible lawyer, Adanna Ugwonali.<\/li>\n<li>Choose your next step. The review carries no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Georgia&#8217;s general deadline for actions for injuries to the person is two years after the right of action accrues. See <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>. How that timing applies to your family is a question the review can walk through.<\/p>\n<p>Our office is at 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. We serve Atlanta, Fulton, Clayton, Cobb, and Rockdale counties, and clients across Georgia.<\/p>\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\/chalk-outline-and-numbered-evidence-marker-on-an-asphalt-str-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A chalk outline and numbered evidence markers on an asphalt street at a crime scene.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common Questions About a Wrongful Death Case Review<\/h2>\n<p>Here are short answers to common questions.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need every document before I call?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Bring what you have, and list what is missing.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a family member bring a wrongful death case if I am not the personal representative?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia law lets a surviving spouse or children bring certain claims. An administrator or executor may bring the action when no one else is entitled to, 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>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is there a deadline for filing an injury lawsuit in Georgia?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia&#8217;s general deadline for injury-to-the-person actions is two years after the right of action accrues, 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>. Timing questions are part of the review.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the first call confidential?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The first consultation is confidential.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I talk through this in Spanish?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Intake staff can work with you in English or Spanish.<\/p><p>If your family is gathering papers after a loss in a crash or a fall, you do not have to sort them out alone. Our team can talk through what you have, in English or Spanish. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Request a free case evaluation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible lawyer: Adanna Ugwonali, Ugwonali Law Group, 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia. This page is general information, not legal advice.<\/p><\/details><\/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 bring to your case review<\/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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Death certificate<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A copy helps us confirm the basic facts. If you do not have one yet, tell us when it was issued or requested.<\/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\">Crash or incident report<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A police report, incident report, or accident report from the location where the death occurred.<\/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--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical and hospital records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Records from emergency care, hospital stays, and the treating physicians, along with any bills you have received.<\/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--check\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Funeral and related expenses<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Receipts or invoices for funeral, burial, and other costs your family has paid.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family and household information<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Names and relationships of close family members, and details about who depended on your loved one for support.<\/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--info\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Income and work details<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pay stubs, tax returns, or a short summary of your loved one&#x27;s job and earnings.<\/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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insurance information<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Auto, property, or commercial insurance details for the other party, if you know them.<\/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--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photos, messages, and notes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos of the scene, texts, emails, and a written timeline of what you remember.<\/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\">Missing something? That is okay.<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need every document before you call. Bring what you have and list what is missing. Our intake team will tell you which records to request next and how to get them.<\/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\">How the review works<\/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\">1. Reach out<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call, request a free case evaluation online, or chat with our intake team in English or Spanish.<\/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\">2. Share the basics<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us what happened, when and where it occurred, and what documents you have on hand.<\/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\">3. Review your situation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain the legal and medical process in plain language and outline the possible next steps for your family.<\/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\">4. Decide what fits<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The consultation is confidential and carries no obligation to continue. 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