Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

Medical care is built on trust. Patients trust hospitals to provide accurate diagnoses, safe treatment, and honest communication. 

Yet, across Georgia and the U.S., families sometimes discover that a healthcare provider has made an error — and even worse, that the hospital failed to disclose it. 

When hospitals hide mistakes, the consequences can be devastating for Duluth families already struggling to understand what went wrong.

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When a truck accident happens, one of the first questions victims ask is: Who is responsible? 

While driver errors like speeding or fatigue often play a role, another major cause lies behind the scenes—poor maintenance

Commercial trucks are massive, complicated machines that require consistent inspections, repairs, and safety checks. 

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When a delivery driver causes an accident, determining who is legally responsible can quickly become confusing. 

Many companies—Amazon, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and independent courier services—use third-party delivery contractors rather than hiring drivers directly. 

That means the driver who caused the crash may not be an employee of the company whose package they were delivering.

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When a loved one is admitted to a hospital, families trust doctors and nurses to deliver the right treatment, follow proper procedures, and monitor medication carefully. 

Yet every year, patients across the United States—and right here in Duluth—suffer harm because of avoidable medication errors. 

These mistakes can lead to severe complications, lifelong injuries, or even death.

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When two families experience similar accidents in Duluth — perhaps both involving a car collision or a tragic loss — it can be shocking to see how personal injury settlements differ dramatically. 

One family may receive what seems like full justice, while another struggles to cover even basic expenses.

At Finch McCranie LLP, we’ve spent decades helping families understand exactly why this happens. Settlement differences aren’t random. 

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You step out of your car after an accident. Your hands are shaking, your heart’s racing—but strangely, you feel fine. 

No pain. No dizziness. No bleeding. You might even think, “I guess I got lucky.”

But according to leading Duluth Personal Injury Lawyers, that momentary calm can be deceiving. 

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When a loved one passes away because of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, families are left with unimaginable grief—and often confusion about what legal steps to take next.

One of the most common questions families ask is:

“Can siblings file a wrongful death claim in Atlanta?”

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Losing someone you love is one of the hardest experiences a family can endure. 

When that loss happens because of another person’s negligence — a careless driver, a reckless company, or even a medical mistake — it becomes not just painful, but deeply unjust. 

Families want answers. 

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Truck accidents are among the most dangerous types of crashes on the road.

When a semi-truck or 18-wheeler collides with a smaller vehicle, the impact can be devastating — often leading to serious or permanent injuries.

Two of the most life-changing outcomes after a truck crash are spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).

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A truck accident can turn your whole life upside down in just a few seconds.

You’re hurt, scared, and worried about what to do next.

But for many people, the biggest question isn’t just about recovery — it’s how to get medical help if you don’t have health insurance.

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