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Key Highlights: Families in Georgia can recover damages such as funeral expenses, medical bills, lost income, and emotional pain and suffering in wrongful death cases. When a loved one dies because of negligence or wrongful actions, the emotional and financial toll can be overwhelming. Georgia’s wrongful death laws, governed by… Continue reading What Damages Can Be Recovered in a Georgia Wrongful Death Case?

Key Highlights: To build a strong wrongful death case in Georgia, families need evidence such as accident reports, medical records, witness statements, safety violations, and expert testimony to prove negligence and causation. When a loved one’s life is tragically cut short due to someone else’s negligence, families seek justice through… Continue reading What Evidence Do You Need for a Wrongful Death Case in Georgia?

Key Highlights: If the uninsured driver was under the influence, they will likely face serious legal consequences, including charges for driving under the influence (DUI) and fines for not having insurance. However, this doesn’t guarantee compensation for you. You may need to rely on your uninsured motorist coverage to pay… Continue reading What if the Uninsured Driver Was Under the Influence in Georgia?

Key Highlights: Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is a devastating experience, leaving families to deal with both emotional and financial burdens. In Georgia, wrongful death settlements aim to provide financial relief while holding the responsible parties accountable. But what can families realistically expect to receive? Wrongful… Continue reading What Is the Average Wrongful Death Settlement in Georgia?

Key Highlight: In a wrongful death trial in Georgia, families can expect a structured legal process. This includes jury selection, opening statements, presenting evidence like medical records and expert testimonies, cross-examinations, and closing arguments. The trial aims to determine negligence and award compensation for losses such as emotional suffering, financial… Continue reading What to Expect in a Wrongful Death Trial in Georgia

A wrongful death in Georgia occurs when a person’s life is lost due to the negligence, recklessness, criminal actions, or intentional misconduct of another individual or entity. Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 51-4-1), wrongful death provides legal grounds for surviving family members to seek justice and compensation for their loss.… Continue reading What Qualifies as a Wrongful Death in Georgia?