Wrongful Death Attorney
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Losing a loved one is devastating. When that loss is unexpected and caused by someone else's negligence, the pain can be hard to bear. Unfortunately, there's not enough money in the world to make up for the loss of your loved one, but holding the negligent party responsible for their actions can ease your family's financial burden. An experienced Jefferson wrongful death attorney can help you seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, lost companionship, emotional trauma and more.
When Should I Call A Jefferson Wrongful Death Attorney?
If your loved one lost their life because of someone else's negligence, call a Jefferson wrongful attorney as soon as possible. Time is of the essence, and you don't want to jeopardize your chances of succeeding with your personal injury claim.
In Georgia, you generally have two years from the date of your loved one's death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The sooner we can start working on your case, the better.
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What Types Of Damages Can Be Recovered In A Wrongful Death Suit?
Under Georgia law, wrongful death compensation is measured as the full value of the decedent's life. It's impossible to put a value on someone's life. Human life is priceless.
However, when measuring the full value of a decedent's life, Georgia courts will consider economic loss and non-economic losses.
Economic Losses
Economic losses include:
- Income the lost loved one would have earned over their lifetime
- The value of services the victim would have provided to their family, such as home maintenance, childcare or even cooking
- Medical expenses
- Funeral costs
Non-Economic Losses
Economic losses are calculable, although it can still be tricky to place a value on someone's services. However, it can be especially challenging to measure non-economic losses. These are intangible losses, but they are valuable all the same.
Non-economic losses can include:
- Loss of companionship and consortium
- Mental and emotional anguish
There's no formula for calculating these losses, so it's often left to the jury to determine the value of these damages.
Distributing the Settlement
Georgia law requires wrongful death compensation to be distributed equally among the victim's spouse and surviving children. Therefore, the surviving spouse will always keep 1/3 or more of the compensation regardless of the number of children.
Who Is Responsible For A Wrongful Death?
In wrongful death cases, the liable party or other insurance company will be responsible for paying compensation to the victim's family.
The liable party's negligent actions led to the victim's death. As a result, that party is liable for compensation. That compensation cannot make up for the loss of the victim's life, but it will ease the family's financial burden of losing their loved one.
In some cases, multiple parties may be considered liable in a wrongful death case.
Wrongful death suits are commonly brought against:
- Hospitals and physicians for medical malpractice or improper care
- Motorists for driving under the influence or irresponsibly
- Companies that produce defective or dangerous products
- Employers (in some cases) for failing to provide safe working conditions
- Landlords with unsafe buildings
Proving negligence will be critical in holding a party responsible for losses. You must be able to prove that:
- The party owed the victim a duty of care at the time of the incident that led to their death.
- The party breached or violated that duty of care, and a reasonable person would have acted appropriately in that given situation.
- The party's breach of duty directly resulted in the victim's death.
- The party's actions were the cause of the death and not something else.
Wrongful death lawsuits are incredibly complex and require the expertise of a wrongful death lawyer. We can help you navigate the systems and processes involved in filing this type of claim. Let us take on the burden of filing the paperwork and building your case so that you can focus on spending time with your family and healing from your loss.
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Who Can Sue For Wrongful Death In Georgia?
Under Georgia law, only certain family members can file a wrongful death claim:
- The victim's spouse can file a claim.
- If there is no surviving spouse, the victim's children can file a claim.
- If there are no surviving children, the victim's parents can file a claim.
- Finally, if there are no surviving spouse, children, or parents, the victim's estate can file a wrongful death lawsuit.
How Long Do You Have To File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Georgia?
Georgia, like other states, has a statute of limitations on wrongful death claims. In other words, you only have a certain amount of time to file a lawsuit.
In Georgia, the statute of limitations on wrongful death claims is generally two years from the victim's death, which may be different from the date of the accident.
If you fail to file a lawsuit in that timeframe, there's a good chance that the court will refuse to hear your claim.
What Questions Should I Ask A Jefferson Wrongful Death Attorney?
Choosing a Jefferson wrongful death lawyer isn't a decision to take lightly. It's important to consider the lawyer's experience and track record. Additionally, you'll want to ask questions that will help you make an informed decision. Some of the most important questions to ask a wrongful death attorney are:
- What is your rate? Do you work on a contingency basis?
- What is your track record of success?
- Who will be my main point of contact?
- Who will be in charge of the initial investigation?
You may have questions of your own that you want to ask. Make sure that you write them down and ask each attorney that you interview.
An experienced and reputable lawyer will be happy to answer any and all of your questions relating to your wrongful death claim.
Jefferson Wrongful Death Attorney Near You
Wrongful death claims are complicated. Securing a fair settlement and navigating the process can be challenging without the help of an experienced wrongful death lawyer.
A lawyer who focuses on wrongful death claims will know how to file your claim, how to build your case, and help you achieve the best possible outcome in your case.
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