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Category: Wrongful Death

Who Gets the Money in a Wrongful Death Settlement?

If a loved one in your family dies as the result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Whether caused by a car crash, a workplace accident, a defective product, or any other event resulting in a fatal accident, a wrongful death claim is a legal remedy for the loss that you have endured. Our wrongful death lawyers at The Stoddard Firm know that money can never replace the loved one you’ve lost, but it can help cover medical and burial expenses, lost wa...

What Industries Have the Most Wrongful Death Claims?

Some industries are much more dangerous for workers than others. When workers die on the job, survivors may sue if negligence contributed to the death. So, what industries have the most wrongful death claims? It’s probably no surprise that construction tops the list. Others include transportation and warehousing, agriculture and fishing, and mining and extraction. Construction The number of annual deaths in construction is truly alarming. In a recent year, there were 1,069 fatal work in...

What is Considered a Wrongful Act by an Employer in a Wrongful Death Claim?

There are some situations in which employers in Georgia can be sued when a worker dies. Wrongful acts that may result in wrongful death claims include when employers negligently or intentionally disregard on-the-job safety, when they commit violent acts, or when another party in the workplace acts violently. Intentional Disregard for Safety Employers are responsible under the law for maintaining safe workplaces, including: Adhering to safety regulations Providing adequate traini...

Water Park Attractions Require Pinpoint Engineering and Rules of Operation

Anyone who grew up loving water parks probably has at least one memory of being frustrated with the height requirements for certain attractions. There are good reasons why most theme park rides have these restrictions, however, and they’re especially important for water slides. Unlike rollercoasters, which use heavy cars and sometimes mechanical propulsion systems, water slides rely solely on the rider’s mass to carry them through to the end of the ride. As a result, riders with different ...

Savannah’s Sugar Refinery Has a History of Preventable Deaths

The sugar refinery in Port Wentworth, at the north end of Savannah, has been in operation almost continuously since 1917. The most infamous day in its history was February 7th, 2008, when a buildup of sugar dust under one of the conveyor belts ignited, leading to a massive particle explosion that killed 14 workers, injured 38 more, and leveled large portions of the facility. Sadly, one major accident might not sound like a terrible record for a high-volume industrial facility that had been...

Gas Stations Near Jonesboro Have a Legal Duty to Help Prevent Violence

Violent crime can sometimes feel like an unstoppable force that no one, not even the richest companies, can do anything about. In reality, the way even a single business is run can make a huge impact on local crime rates. Simple changes like good lighting, cameras, and security guard presence can greatly reduce the risk of violence on or near the property. Of course, not every business needs a full-time guard, and some need more than one. Exactly what security a business should provide ...

Can I Sue for Wrongful Death in a Construction Site Fall in Georgia?

Being a construction site worker has its inherent dangers, whether falling from a roof, getting injured by a power tool, or being hit by falling debris. In the worst accidents, workers can die. If you ask, “Can I sue for wrongful death in a construction site fall in Georgia?” the answer is almost always "yes." Of the 5,333 employees in the U.S. who died on the job in 2019, roughly 1 in 5 were construction workers, according to the U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Admi...

There’s Still No Sign of Safety Improvements at MARTA Train Stations

Train stations don’t need to be dangerous places. There’s no ironclad reason why MARTA commuters should have to stand next to sheer drops, leading down to electrified rails and into the path of the trains themselves, without so much as a handrail to protect them. Airports don’t gather passengers along the side of the runway as they wait for their planes. High rise buildings don’t leave their elevator shafts hanging open when the elevator car itself is elsewhere. Yet train stations, includi...

Apartment Complex Shootings Are Often Grounds for Wrongful Death Suits

Wrongful death lawsuits are often associated with accidents — scenarios where someone died solely because of a product malfunction, medical malpractice, or some other serious but unintentional wrongdoing. Surviving family members are less likely think of this option when their deceased loved one was the victim of a crime, but criminal homicide is, by definition, a form of wrongful death. It’s a death caused by the wrongful actions of another. The most obvious person at fault in a shooting ...

Family of Main Moon Restaurant Owner May Have Grounds for a Wrongful Death Suit

The city of Tucker, Georgia lost a beloved local figure on May 11th, 2021, when a meat cooker at the Main Moon Chinese restaurant exploded, killing the restaurant’s owner, Mei Ying Chen. Community members reacted to her loss with disbelief, describing her as someone everyone knew, and stating that the restaurant has been a local favorite for over 20 years. No one else was injured, there was no fire, and the building did not sustain severe structural damage, although neighboring business...