If another person or business causes a death without legal justification, then under Georgia law, there is a wrongful death case. The Wrongful Death Act in Georgia is found in O.C.G.A § 51-4-2. Under Georgia’s Wrongful Death Act, if a person is killed by the wrongful act of another person or business, then the surviving family has the legal right to pursue a wrongful death claim. The family of the person who died can bring a claim for “the full value of the life of the decedent.”
Under Georgia law, “full value of the life” means the full value of the life of the decedent without deducting for any of the necessary or personal expenses of the decedent had he lived.
In addition to seeking compensation for the full value of the life, Lawyers can help you get compensation for:
- Lost wages
- Emotional pain and suffering
- The value of lost companionship
- Medical expenses
- Funeral expenses
What is Wrongful Death?
The following video discusses wrongful death cases. If you believe a loved one was killed as a result of another person’s negligence, call us today. Note: Although Blue Ridge Injury Law co-counsels with Lourie, Chance, Forlines, Carter & King, PC, the firms are different. Nothing on this website is intended to suggest that our relationship […]
Lance Lourie
Lance Lourie with LOURIE, CHANCE, FORLINES, CARTER & KING, PC is one of the attorneys we work with on a regular basis. Listen to Lance speak about his passion for helping others. Note: Although Blue Ridge Injury Law co-counsels with Lourie, Chance, Forlines, Carter & King, PC, the firms are different. Nothing on this website […]
What is a Wrongful Death Case?
As its name implies, the term “wrongful death” describes a type of lawsuit brought when someone’s life is taken as a result of another person’s carelessness. Most wrongful death suits arise out of car and truck crashes, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, construction accidents, airplane accidents, or the use of a defective or dangerous product. […]
