When a loved one dies, families often look for someone to hold accountable. 

In Atlanta — and more broadly, in Georgia — the notion of “wrongful death” provides a legal pathway to seek compensation for preventable deaths. 

But can medical malpractice fall under the umbrella of wrongful death? 

The short answer is: yes — under certain circumstances. 

However, the answer is layered, involving Georgia’s wrongful death statute,
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