Wrongful Death
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What is Wrongful Death Law
Wrongful death law is a legal framework that allows surviving family members to seek compensation when a person's death is caused by the negligence, intentional actions, or misconduct of another party. It is a specialized area of Georgia law that focuses on providing justice and financial relief to those who have lost a loved one due to someone else's actions.
Georgia law actually provides two (2) distinct areas of recovery or the loss of a loved one:
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Statutory Wrongful Death Claim. This section of Georgia law allows surviving relatives to seek compensation for the wrongful death of their loved one in an amount equal to the “The Full Value of the Life of the Decedent” O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2(a); O.C.G.A. § 51-4-5.
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Survival Action/Estate Claims. This portion of Georgia law allows the Estate representative to seek pre-death pain and suffering, medical bills, funeral expenses, and other out of pocket expenses caused by the injury and death.
Types of Wrongful Death Cases
It's important to note that wrongful death cases can also arise from all types of incidents, not just car wrecks. These include tractor-trailer wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, boating accidents, premises liability incidents (injuries occurring on another person's property) such as collapsed decks, negligent security, drownings, or aviation accidents. The specific circumstances of each case determine the applicable laws and legal options available to the surviving family members. The guidance of an experienced wrongful death attorney is crucial to navigate the complexities of these cases and pursue rightful compensation from all sources of recovery. Mays Law has a record of winning hotly contested wrongful death cases and obtaining recoveries for spouses and children to take care of them for the remainder of their lives.
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Car Wrecks: Fatalities resulting from collisions are one of the most common scenarios in wrongful death cases. These wrecks can involve various factors, such as reckless driving, drunk driving, speeding, or distracted driving.
Medical Malpractice: When medical professionals commit medical negligence resulting in the death of a patient, it may lead to a wrongful death lawsuit if it can be established that the doctor or nurse deviated from the standard of care applicable to that medical setting. These cases require expert medical opinion from another doctor or nurse.
