Albany Wrongful Death Lawyer
If someone’s negligence has caused a loved one’s death, you deserve answers and justice. Call our dedicated Albany wrongful death lawyers today at 229-800-4591 to learn how Farah & Farah can help you and your family.
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The pain of losing a loved one can become even more unbearable when you realize someone else’s carelessness is the cause. It wasn’t supposed to happen. As a family-owned law firm in Albany, we understand how much your loved ones mean to you. We’ve been helping families through their most difficult and heartbreaking experiences since 1979. We will investigate the incident that caused your loved one’s death, determine who is responsible, and hold them accountable through a wrongful death claim.
Table of Contents
Why Families Choose Our Albany Wrongful Death Lawyers
Compassionate Support When You Need It Most
When Does a Loss Become a Wrongful Death Claim in Georgia?
Who’s Legally Allowed To File Your Wrongful Death Claim in Albany?
How Georgia Values a Life Lost To Negligence
We Handle All Types of Wrongful Death Cases in Albany, GA
Don’t Let the Statute of Limitations Stand in the Way of Justice
Why Families Choose Our Albany Wrongful Death Lawyers
We have over 45 years of experience getting justice and compensation for grieving families. Our compassionate wrongful death attorneys will put your needs first. You’ll be able to reach your team 24 hours a day, seven days a week, because we know your needs don’t end at 5:00.
Our team of exceptional attorneys includes Mark Pitts, who has been fighting for injured people in Georgia courtrooms for over 10 years. His background in criminal law has made him an effective investigator and provided him with a deep understanding of the Albany court system. Mark has access to all of our firm’s financial resources and our senior partners, including Eddie Farah. At our Albany wrongful death law firm, you get small-firm support with big-firm results.
We’ve recovered over $2 billion in compensation, and our results are no accident. We win through caring, understanding, and hard work.
We Take the Burden off Your Shoulders
When you trust our firm with your claim, you’ll get the benefit of our compassionate support during your time of grief without the stress of managing a legal claim. We’ll take care of all of your legal details, including the following and more:
- Investigate the accident and find those responsible
- Collect evidence, interview witnesses, and consult with expert witnesses
- Deal with the insurance company and tell them to contact us, not you
- Collaborate with experts to prove your claim and calculate your losses
- File a wrongful death lawsuit with the State Court for Dougherty County
- Negotiate aggressively for the settlement you deserve
- Present your case to a jury if the defendants refuse to pay fair compensation
We’ll listen to your story to understand the depth of your loss so that we can build the strongest claim possible. We’ll also answer your questions and keep you informed throughout your case.
Rooted in the Albany Community
We’re more than just trusted Albany personal injury lawyers. We’re active members of the community with deep roots in Georgia, and we believe in giving back. We support local schools, food banks, homeless shelters, humane societies, and more. Every year, we give away laptops to five promising high school seniors across Georgia through our Empowering Greatness Scholarship program. In 2025, one of our laptop winners was a student from Monroe Comprehensive High School in Albany.
Supporting local causes benefits our clients and our community. Our local connections have enabled us to establish relationships with doctors, lawyers, insurance adjusters, and other key professionals who play a crucial role in our clients’ outcomes. When you trust us to handle your wrongful death claim, you’ll become part of the Farah family, and we’ll connect you to as many resources as possible to help you through this difficult time.
Compassionate Support When You Need It Most
Grieving the loss of a loved one is the most painful part of life, and the legal system often seems to benefit corporations rather than those who are suffering. However, you don’t have to go through this alone. Our lawyers can level the playing field and help you pursue the justice you deserve.
We’ll fight the battle for you, so you can grieve without the added stress of talking to insurance companies, reliving your loved one’s last moments repeatedly, or dealing with paperwork. We treat clients like family, and that includes carrying your burdens and providing emotional support during your darkest times. We’re here for you, and here for good.
When Does a Loss Become a Wrongful Death Claim in Georgia?
Georgia Code § 51-4-1 defines a wrongful death as a death that stems from criminal acts, negligence, or defective products. In cases involving negligence, you must prove that someone failed to exercise reasonable care, and that this failure, and not something else, caused the death.
For a successful wrongful death claim, you must prove that all four of the following elements were present:
- The defendant owed your loved one a duty of care.
- The defendant breached that duty through reckless or careless actions.
- The breach of duty is the actual and proximate cause of the death.
- Your family suffered losses because of the death.
For example, drivers owe other road users a duty to follow traffic laws. A driver breaches that duty by speeding or running a red light. If someone dies as a result, they can be held liable for the family’s losses.
Who’s Allowed To File Your Wrongful Death Claim in Albany?
Georgia Code § 51-4-2 gives spouses the primary right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. If there’s no surviving spouse, the children can file suit. If there is no surviving spouse or child, the parents can file suit. In the absence of a surviving spouse, child, or parent, § 51-4-5 allows an estate representative to bring an action on behalf of the next-of-kin.
How Georgia Values a Life Lost To Negligence
Georgia Code § 51-4-1 allows you to recover the “full value of the life” of a loved one in a wrongful death claim, including both economic and non-economic losses.
Economic damages cover measurable losses, such as pre-death medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, lost lifetime earnings, and the value of services. Non-economic damages compensate for intangible losses, such as loss of companionship, love, guidance, comfort, and protection.
Therefore, wrongful death compensation can be substantial even in cases involving children or low earnings. Here are a few significant case results we’ve obtained in wrongful death cases:
We Handle All Types of Wrongful Death Cases in Albany, GA
Any type of negligence can lead to a wrongful death, and we have the experience to handle them all. We’ve helped countless families find answers and recover compensation in the following cases and more:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Slips and falls
- Medical malpractice incidents
- Workplace accidents
In one notable case, our team represented the widow and four daughters of a man who drowned in a state park. The man and his wife were enjoying a boat ride when they encountered dangerous currents that capsized their boat. After pushing his wife to safety, the husband drowned.
The case required detailed investigative work. After securing expert witness testimony and taking 35 depositions, our wrongful death lawyers established that heavy rainfall had led the park to open its spillways, causing the dangerous currents. Yet, the park negligently failed to post warning signs. We also proved that the husband suffered greatly throughout the ordeal and recovered $2.7 million for this family.
Don’t Let the Statute of Limitations Stand in the Way of Justice
Under Georgia Code § 9-3-33, you must file your Albany wrongful death lawsuit within two years of the date of death. If you miss the deadline, you will lose your right to hold the negligent parties accountable and secure compensation. Two years isn’t very long because you need time to investigate, collect evidence, and build a strong case.
In addition, if you wait too long to contact a lawyer, the defendants and their insurance companies gain crucial advantages. Insurance companies investigate accidents immediately, while the evidence is fresh, and they use that extra time to prepare their defense.
Don’t let justice pass your family by. Contact us immediately for a free case evaluation. We understand that a legal claim may feel overwhelming while you’re grieving, but we’ll shoulder the burden and support you every step of the way.
Take the First Step Toward Justice Today
Losing a loved one in a preventable accident is one of the most devastating experiences you can go through, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Our Albany, GA wrongful death lawyers are dedicated to helping those who need it most. We’ll find out who is responsible, fight the battle, and treat you like family. We charge nothing up front, and you only pay if we win.
Since 1979, we’ve recovered over $2 billion for our clients, and we’re ready to work just as hard for you. Call our caring Albany wrongful death lawyers at 229-800-4591 or complete our contact form today to schedule your free case review.
$2+ BILLION IN RESULTS
Wrongful Death Questions and Answers
What’s the Difference Between Wrongful Death and Survival Claim?
In a wrongful death claim, surviving family members may pursue damages for the full value of their loved one’s life, including lost income, services, and companionship. Meanwhile, a survival claim seeks the damages the deceased could have recovered had they lived, such as pain and suffering before death and medical expenses.
Certain surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim and recover damages for their losses. In contrast, a personal representative must file a survival claim, with the estate recovering any settlement or award. Although wrongful death and survival claims are distinct, we often pursue them together on behalf of grieving families.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Wrongful Death Lawyer?
There is no upfront cost to hire a wrongful death lawyer. Our wrongful death lawyers in Albany work on a contingency fee basis. Our fee is a pre-agreed percentage of any recovery. We also advance the upfront costs of preparing and filing your case, including expert witness fees, filing fees, and document fees. If we don’t win, we absorb these costs, and you owe us nothing. Thus, we take on all the risks, so you can have peace of mind while we fight for justice and compensation.
Can a Wrongful Death Case Be Settled Without Going To Trial?
Yes, you can receive a wrongful death settlement without having to go to trial. Our Albany wrongful death attorneys settle most wrongful death cases, allowing our clients to get a faster resolution without the stress of a trial.
However, a settlement does not mean accepting less than full compensation. We obtain maximized settlements by meticulously investigating every case, gathering strong evidence, and preparing for trial. By building a trial-ready case, we show the insurance company that the cost of going to trial will be higher than paying our clients the compensation they deserve. However, if an insurance company still refuses to settle, we won’t hesitate to take your case to trial.
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