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Have you lost a loved one in an accident in Augusta, GA? If someone else caused your family member’s death, a wrongful death action is a legal avenue to hold them responsible. Contact Nicholson Revell Personal Injury Attorneys at (706) 722-8784 for a free case evaluation to discuss how we can help you.
Every year, hundreds of Augusta families face the devastating wrongful death of a loved one. These tragic losses happen when someone else is reckless, careless, or causes intentional harm.
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is one of the most painful experiences any family can face. The future can feel uncertain. Financial stress, unanswered questions, and grief can quickly become overwhelming. During this difficult time, you deserve a legal team you can trust to protect your family’s future.
At Nicholson Revell Personal Injury Attorneys in Augusta, Georgia, we have over 100 years of combined experience helping injury victims and their families. We have recovered over $160 million, earning recognition from Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys for client satisfaction.
We treat every case with the care and dedication we would want for our own families. We will fight tirelessly to honor your loved one’s memory and secure the justice and compensation your family deserves as you begin to move forward.
Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a compassionate Augusta wrongful death attorney to discuss how we can help you.
“Wrongful death” refers to someone’s death caused by another person’s wrongful actions. These tragic, preventable losses usually happen in accidents caused by someone’s carelessness, but they can also be caused by intentional wrongdoing.
Car accidents, truck accidents, and other collisions are one of the leading causes of accidental and wrongful death. Georgia has one of the country’s greatest numbers of traffic deaths, and Richmond County often ranks among the state’s worst for fatalities.
In a recent year, there were more than 8,400 crashes in Augusta, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). 46 of these accidents were fatal with 52 total deaths.
Most accidents are caused by risky or careless behavior, including:
If another driver’s negligence caused your loved one’s fatal accident, your family may hold them accountable through a wrongful death claim.
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional fails to deliver the standard of care and causes harm.
Georgia ranks among the top states in medical malpractice payouts. According to the National Practitioner Data Bank, there were more than 1,500 reported settlements in the state. There were 91.6 malpractice payments for every 1,000 practitioners in Georgia.
Medical errors most often involve diagnostic failures like misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, and medication errors. Most fatal mistakes occur in high-risk settings like emergency rooms, operating rooms, or ICUs.
Specialties with the highest rates of malpractice lawsuits include:
Only 1.8% of physicians account for more than half of medical malpractice payouts. Yet, only one out of seven has had action taken against them by a state medical board.
Violent incidents and mistreatment are tragically common causes of wrongful death in Augusta. In a recent year alone, the city recorded 314 shootings, leading to 36 fatalities, while previous years saw 29 and 41 shooting deaths, respectively.
Downtown Augusta remains a hotspot for shootings. The greater Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) saw 75 homicides or suspicious deaths in a recent year.
Older adults, young children, and pregnant women are the most vulnerable to domestic violence and abuse. Children and seniors may be subjected to neglect by those they trust to care for them. Seniors may be the victims of nursing home abuse or neglect. Young adult men are most likely to be the victims of gun violence.
Each year in the U.S., more than 23,000 deaths are linked to consumer product-related incidents. In most cases, these fatalities are simply tragic accidents, but sometimes they happen because a product is inherently dangerous.
In one year alone, several products were tied to deaths:
There were 15 deaths associated with recalled products, and another ten deaths linked to products made by companies that did not voluntarily issue a recall.
When a dangerous product causes harm due to a manufacturing, design, or warning defect, the manufacturer may be held liable.
Most of the time, slip and fall incidents result in embarrassment and bruises but no lasting harm. But falls can sometimes be fatal, particularly among vulnerable people like children and older adults.
Falls are the second leading cause of accidental death after traffic collisions, and the second leading cause of fatal workplace injuries. More than 46,000 people died in falls at work or home in a one year period. Fatal slip and fall accidents may also happen in a parking lot, on the sidewalk, or while shopping.
Many falls are caused by dangerous conditions like crumbling concrete, poor lighting, slippery floors, and trip hazards. Property owners must exercise reasonable care to maintain safe premises for visitors. Georgia’s premises liability holds property owners responsible when their negligence causes injury or death.
Losing someone you love is always heartbreaking. When this sudden loss is the result of someone else’s careless or intentional behavior, it adds yet another level of pain.
At Nicholson Revell Personal Injury Attorneys, we are here to help your family seek justice, hold the at‑fault party accountable, and fight for your family’s financial security. Call our law office to speak with an Augusta wrongful death attorney during a free consultation. We will give you compassionate support and help you explore legal options.
