In Georgia, if someone dies because of a harmful product, a motor vehicle crash, or a criminal act, their death qualifies as a wrongful death. When a death occurs because of the wrongdoing, negligence, or actions of another, the surviving family members may file a wrongful death claim. Mourning a…
The surviving family members of a person killed as a result of someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or criminal act may file a wrongful death lawsuit in Georgia. A designated representative of the victim’s estate may also bring a claim. A Georgia wrongful death lawyer can help the victim’s surviving family…
If you’ve recently lost a loved one due to another party’s negligence, you may be considering filing a wrongful death claim or pursuing a survival action. A wrongful death claim provides compensation to surviving family members for the loss of a loved one. However, a survival action provides compensation the victim…
In Georgia, a wrongful death lawsuit award must be divided among the decedent’s surviving spouse and children. The spouse must receive at least one-third, while the children get equal amounts from the rest. If the decedent has no spouse or children, their parents or guardians receive the award. In some…
When you lose a family member due to somebody else’s wrongful acts, omissions, or legal fault, you and your family need time to grieve and process your loss. That’s both natural and necessary. Eventually, you may want to explore ways to hold those at fault accountable. It’s possible to seek…