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Successful wrongful death lawsuits can provide families with two distinct forms of justice. Grieving families often derive a sense of closure from having the courts affirm that an individual or business was responsible for the death of their loved one. They can also...
Some deaths are sudden, unexpected and entirely avoidable. When someone dies because of another person’s poor decision, families are often left searching for answers. In Georgia, the law allows certain relatives to pursue justice. A wrongful death claim aims to hold...
Losing a loved one can be devastating – even more so if it occurred due to others' negligent, reckless or unlawful actions. Wrongful death claims aim to support grieving families by seeking compensation for the immeasurable loss of their loved one, including both...
When a loved one loses their life due to someone else's negligence or wrongdoing, the surviving family members may be able to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. This could be a death resulting from various causes such as car accidents, medical malpractice, defective...
No premature death ever feels “right,” but what exactly makes a death “wrongful?” Generally speaking, a wrongful death is any death caused by the wrongful act of another person or entity. Wrongful deaths may or may not result in criminal charges, but many are not...
If your loved one’s death was caused by the negligence or misconduct of another party, a wrongful death lawsuit can help you seek justice as you deal with the aftermath of the loss. Holding the responsible parties accountable for their negligence can also give you a...
In Georgia, surviving spouse's rights in wrongful death is governed by Georgia Code, Section 51-4-2. Subsection (a) states that surviving spouses may recover for the homicide of a spouse the full value of the life of the decedent, according to the evidence. Section...
The death of a relative or loved one can stick with a person for decades. Death is hard enough when it comes from illness or natural causes. But it is even harder to handle if it comes from neglect. Monetary compensation will not bring back the dead loved one....