Punitive damages for wrongful death cases in Georgia can be awarded only as part of an estate claim, not a wrongful death lawsuit. To seek these damages, plaintiffs must claim them through the decedent’s estate for the harm the person suffered before dying. One such claim is a survival action. It allows the decedent’s estate … Read More »
If you have recently lost a loved one due to someone else’s intentional or accidental conduct, you may have the opportunity to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Here, you can work to hold the at-fault party accountable through the civil court process. Although the situation may also lead to criminal charges, a civil wrongful death … Read More »
A wrongful death case in Georgia is a type of civil lawsuit that a deceased party’s family pursues when their loved one passes away under suspicious or wrongful circumstances. Any time another party is responsible for causing your loved one’s death, they should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Although you … Read More »
When you learn that your loved one passed away and someone else is responsible, you may be anxious to make them pay. However, before you can get started with your wrongful death lawsuit, you need to make sure you have the authority to file the claim. There are specific wrongful death laws that can have … Read More »
If you have recently lost a loved one in a car accident, you may feel angry, frustrated, overwhelmed, or even helpless. In many cases, losing your loved one means more than just the grief and emotional pain of losing someone you care about deeply. It can also mean the loss of an income earner, a … Read More »
A wrongful death settlement attempts to place a dollar value on the life of a person who died in an accident. It involves complex calculations of the expected lifetime earnings of the deceased, as well as the value of the opportunity to live and enjoy life. The age, life expectancy and occupation of the deceased, … Read More »
Georgia’s wrongful death statute allows certain family members to file a lawsuit for wrongful death after a car accident or other tragic event. The right to file a lawsuit is limited to spouses, children and parents, in that order. The goal of a wrongful death suit is to compensate the family for the loss of … Read More »
