DROWNING DEATH

ATLANTA DROWNING DEATH ATTORNEY

DROWNING DEATHS DUE TO NEGLIGENCE

Many drowning deaths are preventable. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning comes in as fifth in the top causes of unintentional injury deaths across the U.S. As the CDC notes, some 10 people pass away daily nationwide due to unintentional drowning, with two of those victims being kids 14 or under.
If a loved one drowned because of the negligence of another person or corporation, justice can be served through our legal system. Find an Atlanta wrongful death lawyer to investigate the facts and help you explore your legal options. He or she can advise you on how to go about bringing a wrongful death suit against those responsible for your loved one’s death.
In reaching out to a wrongful death lawyer in Atlanta, provide the following information if you can:

• As many details as possible about the drowning (including who was there at the time, any eyewitness accounts etc.).
• If any alcohol or drugs may have been involved.
• If a young child died, who was responsible for looking after them while they were in or near the water?

Working with the right Atlanta legal team can make all the difference in holding the negligent person or corporation accountable for your loved one’s death. Keep in mind that if a suit is filed, it must be filed within two years of the date of the drowning, or you will lose your legal right to hold the negligent party responsible.
If you need legal assistance in Atlanta, find help today.