Licensed attorney since 2007. Licensed to practice law in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Washington D.C.
Columbus Wrongful Death Attorney
Compassionate, trial-ready representation for families in Muscogee County
Losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence is devastating; Bodewell Injury Group’s Columbus wrongful death attorneys combine courtroom experience and defense-insider insight to pursue accountability and the maximum compensation Georgia law allows.
Free Consultation — No Fee Unless We Win: 706-550-9000
Why Choose Bodewell in Columbus
| Advantage | Benefit to Your Family |
|---|---|
| Trial-ready mindset | Every file is prepared for a Muscogee County jury, pressuring insurers to settle on fair terms. |
| Defense-insider insight | Our attorneys used to represent carriers; we now use that playbook against them. |
| Sensitive, efficient case handling | We shoulder paperwork, evidence preservation, and deadlines so you can focus on family. |
| Proven results* | Multi-million outcomes in catastrophic-injury and wrongful-death matters. |
What Qualifies as Wrongful Death in Georgia
Georgia law allows a civil claim when a death is caused by another’s negligence or misconduct; common Columbus scenarios include commercial-truck crashes on I-185 or US-80/J.R. Allen Parkway, dangerous property conditions (negligent security), medical malpractice at local facilities, defective products, or drunk- and distracted-driving collisions.
Who Can File and What Can Be Recovered
- Who files: Typically the spouse (sharing with children), then children, then parents if no spouse/children; if none, the estate’s representative can bring the claim.
- Two related claims in Georgia: (1) the wrongful death claim seeks the “full value of the life” of the decedent (economic and intangible value), and (2) the estate claim seeks medical expenses, funeral costs, and pain and suffering between injury and death.
Damages We Pursue for Families
- Full value of the life (earnings and intangible value such as relationships and experiences)
- Medical bills and funeral/burial expenses
- Punitive damages when conduct was reckless or intentional (where permitted)
Statute of Limitations and Deadlines (Don’t Wait)
The general deadline for a Georgia wrongful-death action is two years from the date of death; the clock can be paused in some circumstances, including time when a related criminal case is pending or when an estate has not yet been represented; separate and much shorter ante litem notices apply to claims against the City of Columbus (often six months) and Muscogee County (often twelve months); because deadlines can shift based on facts, speak with counsel immediately.
What To Do Now
- Call 706-550-9000 to secure deadlines and evidence.
- Gather documents: death certificate, crash or incident reports, medical records, insurance letters, and any photos or video.
- Let us handle preservation letters for traffic-cam footage, business CCTV, vehicle black-box data, and 911 audio before they are overwritten.
Columbus Wrongful-Death FAQ
How long do we have to file? Generally two years, but deadlines can pause in some situations and can be shorter for city or county claims; confirm your exact date with counsel.
Do criminal charges affect the civil case? A related criminal prosecution can pause the civil time limit; we coordinate with prosecutors while we build your case.
What if there is no estate opened yet? An estate representative may be needed for the estate’s part of the claim; we help families get this in place quickly.
Will the case settle or go to trial? Many resolve before trial, but we prepare every file for a Muscogee County jury so insurers take your claim seriously.
How much does it cost to hire Bodewell? No fee unless we win; we advance case costs and are only paid from a recovery.
Talk to a Columbus Wrongful Death Attorney Today
Call 706-550-9000 or contact us online now; meet Tyler Pritchard and the Columbus trial team at 123 12th St. in Columbus, GA.
*Past results do not guarantee future outcomes; this information is general and not legal advice.
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