Wrongful Death

Recovering From the Wrongful Death of a Loved One in Georgia

April 20, 2023 | J.L. King | Wrongful Death

Georgia's Wrongful Death Statutes allow family members to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one. Money does not ease the grief a family experiences when they lose a loved one suddenly. However, wrongful death laws allow the family to recover compensation for their losses and potentially help with...

Statute of Limitations in a Wrongful Death Case

April 15, 2023 | J.L. King | Wrongful Death

Under Georgia law, certain specified relatives of someone who died from a catastrophic injury or another similar type of incident can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation. As a last resort, the estate executor can file the claim instead. Compensation goes to the victim’s relatives. The statute of limitations deadline for either filing...