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Understanding Your Right to Compensation in Georgia

The death of a loved one is always hard, but it can be more so if the death that occurred in Georgia was caused by the criminal or negligent behavior of another. In most cases, the family of the victim may be able to bring a Wrongful Death lawsuit.

Wrongful Death Law in Georgia

Not everyone is authorized to bring a wrongful death lawsuit in Carrollton.

The laws often say that only the immediate family of the deceased have the power to sue.

The result of a winning Wrongful Death lawsuit are damages. These can include compensation for medical care, lost earnings, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and sometimes punitive damages.

The laws often say that only the immediate family of the deceased have the power to sue.

Georgia Wrongful Death Attorneys Can Help

Each state has a statute of limitations that starts running at death. If you do not bring your wrongful death lawsuit within that time period, you will lose your right to sue. This is why it is important that you contact a Carrollton, Georgia Wrongful Death attorney right away.

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Life in Carrollton

Carrollton, Georgia is located in West Central Georgia, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. As of the 2000 census, its population is about 20,000.

Carrollton is home to the University of West Georgia, which is considered one of the best colleges in the Southeastern U.S.

Carrollton, Georgia remained, for much of its early history, a frontier town. Getting goods and services there was quite difficult until the construction of a railroad in 1874. As a result of this, it was comparatively untouched by the American Civil War. After the railroad arrived, however, Carrollton, Georgia saw an economic boom, and became a major manufacturing center for the region, especially in textiles.

While the textile industry is not as important as it once was, manufacturing is still a major force in Carrollton's economy. Southwire, the largest manufacturer of wire and cable in the world, was founded, maintains its headquarters, and employs more than 1,500 people in Carrollton.

Carrollton enjoys relatively mild temperatures, and extreme weather conditions are quite rare in the area. Carrollton also boasts a small but vibrant local music scene.

Carrollton, Georgia lawyers are ready to help you out with whatever legal issue you might face. If you have any legal problem whatsoever, you shouldn't hesitate to call a Carrollton, Georgia attorney.

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