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Atlanta, GA · Wrongful death · 2026

Top-Ranked Wrongful Death Lawyers in Atlanta

A wrongful death claim lets certain family members recover damages when someone dies because of another person's negligence. Who can file, and for what, is set by each state's law.
Updated September 25, 202625 firms evaluatedHow we rank

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Top Atlanta wrongful death lawyers

This is the overall personal injury ranking for Atlanta. Confirm a firm handles wrongful death cases before you hire.

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    Tobin Injury Law - Personal Injury Lawyer Atlanta

    5.0439 Google reviews· Atlanta

    Google Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    2.5
    Score
    95.1/100
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    Montlick Injury Attorneys

    4.91.7K Google reviews· Atlanta

    Google Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    1.5
    Score
    93.7/100
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    Georgia Auto Law: Auto Accident Attorneys

    4.91.2K Google reviews· Atlanta

    Google Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    2.0
    Score
    92.4/100
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    KIM LAW

    5.0805 Google reviews· Atlanta

    Google Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #7 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.5
    Score
    85.6/100
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    Bader Law - Personal Injury Attorneys

    4.83.8K Google reviews· Atlanta

    Google Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #8 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.0
    Score
    77.6/100
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    Kaufman Injury Law

    4.9374 Google reviews· Atlanta

    Google Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #9 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    8.0
    Score
    77.3/100
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    Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys - Atlanta

    4.83.4K Google reviews· Atlanta

    Google Maps position: #11 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    7.5
    Score
    73.9/100
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    Morgan & Morgan

    4.613K Google reviews· Atlanta

    Google Maps position: #5 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    5.0
    Score
    70.1/100
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    The Millar Law Firm

    4.9193 Google reviews· Atlanta

    Google Maps position: #9 for "personal injury attorney", #13 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    11.0
    Score
    69.7/100
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    Butler Kahn: Wrongful Death & Serious Injury Lawyers

    5.0457 Google reviews· Atlanta

    Google Maps position: #10 for "personal injury attorney", #17 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    13.5
    Score
    67.7/100

Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank

Know this

What makes wrongful death cases different

  • 1

    Only certain relatives or the estate's representative can file, depending on state law.

  • 2

    Filing deadlines for wrongful death can differ from ordinary injury deadlines.

  • 3

    Damages can include lost financial support, funeral costs and loss of companionship.

Checklist

Evidence to save now

  • Death certificate
  • Police, accident or incident reports
  • Medical records from the final injury or illness
  • Proof of income and financial support
  • Funeral and burial bills

Before you sign

Questions to ask a lawyer

  1. 1.Who in our family has the right to file in this state?
  2. 2.How do you handle a wrongful death claim alongside the estate?
  3. 3.What is your contingency fee and how are costs handled?
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Georgia

Rules that affect your claim

Filing deadline

2 years

For most injury claims (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33).

Fault rule

Modified comparative fault (50% bar)

You can recover only if you were less than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33)

Car insurance

At-fault (tort) state

The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.

Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.

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FAQ

Common questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Georgia?

In most cases, 2 years from the date of the injury (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.

What if I was partly at fault for my injury in Georgia?

You can recover only if you were less than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33)

Is Georgia a no-fault car insurance state?

Georgia is an at-fault (tort) state. The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.

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