Serving Columbus, Albany & South Georgia - Keep More of Your Own Money - Free Advice
Serving Columbus, Albany & South Georgia - Keep More of Your Own Money - Free Advice
Of course, there is no event worse than losing a loved one to death - and that loss is amplified when the death was caused by the negligence of another person or corporation who should have acted differently. When a wrongful death occurs, you and your family are under enormous pressure, both practical and legal, to do everything you can to protect yourself and make sure that there is is justice for the person killed. One of the first things that must be addressed is - who can bring the claim? Georgia law specifically outlines the people that can bring a wrongful death claim. The rights of spouses, adult children, and minors must be addressed and protected. In the aftermath of a death, this kind of investigation is difficult as you deal with your life which has been forever changed. I know how to determine who can bring wrongful death claim, and how to make sure that estates are set up and actions taken so that you are legally protected and able to move forward.
Georgia law provides for two types of claims after a death, one is statutory for the "full value of life" of the person that died. The measure of a wrongful death claim is taken from the perspective of the person that died - that is, everything the deceased could have done and enjoyed during life. This is more than just money earned - it takes into account a person's family life, the things they loved to do and loved to give. No death claim is the same, and I will work with your family to fully understand your loss.
In addition to the statutory wrongful death claim, there is also a "survivorship" or "estate" claim that can be brought both for funeral expenses and for the conscious pain and suffering your loved one went through before death. This includes the physical and mental pain they suffered after a car wreck, a terrible slip and fall, a shooting injury, and the terror and anguish a person felt before death.
When the worst happens, call me in Columbus as a wrongful death lawyer for advice on how to deal with the unthinkable. I can help take pressure off you and your family and navigate the complex legal world of wrongful death.
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