{"id":13860,"date":"2026-10-21T07:33:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T07:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wrongful-death\/atlanta-nursing-home-wrongful-death-lawyer\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:48:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:48:49","slug":"atlanta-nursing-home-wrongful-death-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wrongful-death\/atlanta-nursing-home-wrongful-death-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta Nursing Home Wrongful Death Lawyer Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-13859\" alt=\"Investigators measure vehicle positions at a dawn highway crash scene with emergency vehicles.\" src=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-measure-vehicle-positions-at-a-dawn-highway-cr-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-measure-vehicle-positions-at-a-dawn-highway-cr-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-measure-vehicle-positions-at-a-dawn-highway-cr-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-measure-vehicle-positions-at-a-dawn-highway-cr-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-measure-vehicle-positions-at-a-dawn-highway-cr-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-measure-vehicle-positions-at-a-dawn-highway-cr-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Nursing Home Wrongful Death \u00b7 Atlanta &amp; Georgia<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">When a Loved One Dies in a Nursing Home, You Deserve Answers<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Our Duluth, Georgia firm helps families in Atlanta and across Georgia understand wrongful death claims tied to nursing home abuse and neglect. Start with a free, confidential consultation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14049513513\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Peter F. Jaraysi \u00b7 Published October 21, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>This guide answers the first questions families ask an Atlanta nursing home <a href=\"\/guides\/wrongful-death\/\">wrongful death<\/a> lawyer. A nursing home wrongful death claim seeks damages after a resident dies from neglect, abuse, or another preventable harm in a facility&#8217;s care.<\/p>\n<p>Slam Dunk Attorney is a personal injury firm based in Duluth, Georgia.<\/p>\n<h2>What a nursing home wrongful death claim is and who can bring it in Georgia<\/h2>\n<p>A nursing home wrongful death claim is filed after a resident dies and the family believes the death came from a facility&#8217;s failure to give proper care. The claim seeks compensation for the family&#8217;s losses. It is separate from any claim the resident could have brought while alive.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-2<\/a>, a surviving spouse may recover for the death of a spouse. If there is no surviving spouse, a child or children may recover for the death of a parent. The statute measures the recovery as the &#8220;full value of the life of the decedent, as shown by the evidence.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The statute also sets shares. The surviving spouse gets no less than one-third of any recovery. If there is no spouse, the children divide the recovery equally. A child&#8217;s death follows a separate section of the statute, known as \u00a7 51-4-4.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a parent or spouse died in a nursing home and you&#x27;re asking whether it could have been prevented, we can talk through your options with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14049513513\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-detective-in-a-suit-studies-photographic-evidence-at-a-des-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A detective in a suit closely examines photographic evidence at a desk.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Harms and situations reviewed in nursing home deaths<\/h2>\n<p>Many nursing home death claims involve a harm that someone should have prevented. Common examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Falls, especially when transfer plans were ignored or bed rails and alarms were missing or unused.<\/li>\n<li>Bedsores (pressure ulcers) that got worse without treatment and led to infection.<\/li>\n<li>Dehydration, malnutrition, or steady weight loss that nobody addressed.<\/li>\n<li>Medication errors, including missed doses or wrong doses.<\/li>\n<li>Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, unexplained injuries, or improper restraint.<\/li>\n<li>Understaffing, or a failure to follow the facility&#8217;s own care plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Georgia law says each nursing home resident must get care that is adequate and appropriate. That care must come with reasonable care and skill, follow applicable laws and regulations, be provided without discrimination in the quality of a service based on the source of payment for the service, respect the resident&#8217;s dignity and privacy, and aim for the resident&#8217;s return home or another environment less restrictive than the facility (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t31-(v23)-2025-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 31-8-108<\/a>). A person harmed when a facility violates these rights can sue the facility for damages (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t31-(v23)-2025-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 31-8-126<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>A fall or an infection alone does not prove neglect. The key question is whether the care fell short of that standard.<\/p>\n<h2>How hard is it to sue a nursing home in Georgia<\/h2>\n<p>Suing a nursing home is hard because it takes records, medical proof, and careful timing. Each step can be disputed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Records.<\/strong> Charts, medication logs, staffing schedules, incident reports, and care plans all matter. Families often must request them, and the facility may dispute what they show.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical cause.<\/strong> Proving the facility&#8217;s conduct caused the death usually takes review by outside medical professionals. Facilities often dispute that link.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sworn statement.<\/strong> When a claim says a licensed health care professional&#8217;s care fell short, the complaint generally needs a sworn statement from a qualified professional. That statement must name at least one negligent act and its factual basis (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch11-(v7)-2015-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 9-11-9.1<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deadlines.<\/strong> Georgia&#8217;s general deadline for injury claims is two years after the right of action accrues (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 9-3-33<\/a>). Claims about care at a nursing home can fall under the medical malpractice rules (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 9-3-70<\/a>). Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 9-3-71<\/a>, except as otherwise provided in this article, an action for medical malpractice must be brought within two years after the date on which an injury or death arising from a negligent or wrongful act or omission occurred, and in no event more than five years after the date on which the negligent or wrongful act or omission occurred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether a particular claim is strong depends on the facts, records, and medical history of that case. Early review matters because deadlines keep running while records are gathered.<\/p>\n<h2>How the process works, step by step<\/h2>\n<p>The process moves from a free first conversation to records review, medical review, family decisions, and then negotiation or a lawsuit. Timelines vary with how quickly records arrive and how complex the medical picture is.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free first consultation.<\/strong> We review the basic facts, the facility, the dates, and any paperwork the family has.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records requests.<\/strong> We request the resident&#8217;s chart, medication and staffing records, incident reports, and any state inspection history.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Record and medical review.<\/strong> We review the records and consult outside medical professionals about the cause of death.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family decisions.<\/strong> We talk through who should bring the claim and which losses to pursue. When death results from a crime or from criminal or other negligence, the personal representative can recover funeral, medical, and other necessary expenses (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 51-4-5<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or suit.<\/strong> We negotiate with the facility and its insurer. If needed, we file suit in court.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Reporting concerns and protecting your loved one&#8217;s records<\/h2>\n<p>Families have two separate paths: a report to the state and a legal claim. The state agency that licenses and inspects nursing homes accepts concerns, and a state report is separate from a claim. For repeated violations under the same license within 12 months, the state may assess civil penalties of up to $75 per violation for each day it continues, capped at $2,500 per violation (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t31-(v23)-2025-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 31-8-126<\/a>). O.C.G.A. \u00a7 31-8-126 reads: &#8220;(2) In cases of violations repeated by a facility under the same license within a 12 month period, the department shall be authorized to assess a civil penalty not to exceed $75.00 per violation for each day in which the violation continues, except that the maximum civil penalty for each violation shall not exceed $2,500.00.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Start by keeping these records:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Admission, discharge, and transfer papers<\/li>\n<li>Bills and receipts<\/li>\n<li>Dated photos of injuries or bedsores<\/li>\n<li>Letters, emails, and notes from conversations with staff<\/li>\n<li>A timeline of changes in your loved one&#8217;s condition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The facility may charge a fee, but it cannot exceed actual cost (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t31-(v23)-2025-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 31-8-108<\/a>). Keep copies of any arbitration forms or releases, and review them before you sign anything else. Federal inspection ratings and compliance data for nursing homes are published on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicare.gov\/care-compare\/\">Medicare&#8217;s Care Compare site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Why families bring these cases to Slam Dunk Attorney and what the free consultation covers<\/h2>\n<p>Slam Dunk Attorney is a personal injury firm based in Duluth, Georgia. We handle nursing home abuse, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury matters across metro Atlanta and Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>Our lawyers include Peter F. Jaraysi, the responsible lawyer for this page, and Brian D. Wright. Our team supports families through intake and records requests. Families in Lawrenceville, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Marietta, Norcross, Kennesaw, Dunwoody, and across Georgia can speak with an Atlanta nursing home <a href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/duluth\/wrongful-death-lawyer\/\">wrongful death lawyer<\/a> at our firm.<\/p>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. It is where families learn how the process works before deciding anything.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14049513513\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who can file a wrongful death suit in Georgia?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A surviving spouse comes first, then children, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-2<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How hard is it to sue a nursing home?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It takes detailed records and outside medical proof.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How can I file a complaint about a nursing home in Georgia?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concerns can go to the state agency that licenses and inspects nursing homes. A state complaint is separate from a legal claim.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to decide right away?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can decide after the consultation whether to move forward.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to act?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia&#8217;s general deadline for injury claims is two years (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 9-3-33<\/a>). Medical malpractice claims must generally be brought within two years after the injury or death, except as otherwise provided in that article, and in no event more than five years after the negligent or wrongful act or omission occurred (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 9-3-71<\/a>).<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-detective-studies-case-photos-and-evidence-spread-across-a-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A detective studies evidence and photographs during an investigation.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk with our team about your family&#8217;s situation<\/h2>\n<p>If your mother, father, or spouse died in a nursing home, and you&#8217;re wondering whether the death could have been prevented, you don&#8217;t have to sort out the records and deadlines alone. An Atlanta nursing home wrongful death lawyer at Slam Dunk Attorney can review the facts with you. <a href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a free consultation<\/a> to start that conversation.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Attorney advertising. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Slam Dunk Attorney. Peter F. Jaraysi is the lawyer responsible for this content. Slam Dunk Attorney, 2250 Satellite Blvd, Ste. 120, Duluth, GA 30097, 678-648-4238.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Warning Signs Families Often Notice<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unexplained Injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bruises, fractures, burns, or wounds that staff cannot clearly explain can point to mistreatment or a lapse in supervision.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sudden Decline<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rapid weight loss, dehydration, infections, or bedsores that develop over time may signal neglect of basic care.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medication Problems<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missed doses, wrong medications, or unexplained changes in behavior and alertness deserve a closer look.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facility Responses<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vague explanations, delayed notice to family, or pressure to stay quiet are worth raising with an attorney.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How Our Firm Can Help<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free First Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Records Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help gather and organize medical, facility, and incident records that can clarify what happened.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family-Focused Guidance<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain each step in plain language so you know what to expect while you grieve.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Metro Atlanta and Georgia<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based in Duluth, Georgia, we work with families in Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Marietta, Norcross, Kennesaw, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, and throughout the state.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Important: Act Early<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nursing home records can be changed, lost, or difficult to obtain over time. If you suspect abuse or neglect, write down what you have observed and keep copies of any documents you have. Speaking with a lawyer early can help protect that information.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14049513513\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Information to Gather Before You Call<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resident Information<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Full name, date of admission, and the facility&#x27;s name and address.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Care plans, hospital discharge papers, and any notes about injuries or changes in condition.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communications<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emails, letters, incident reports, and notes from conversations with staff or administrators.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photos and Timeline<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos of injuries or conditions, plus a simple timeline of visits, calls, and concerns.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk With Peter F. 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