Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawyers Helping Families Pursue Compensation for Their Loss
Anyone filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Georgia should begin by retaining an experienced attorney from law firm. We have the skills and resources to pursue the full value of the wrongful death claim.
While wrongful death statutes follow the same basic principles nationwide, there typically are differences in determining who is eligible to file a wrongful death suit and how awards are determined. Georgia law is particularly generous by using the full value of the decedent's life as the basis for determining how compensation is awarded when your loss is caused by another party's negligent or wrongful act.
Understanding the Basis for Determining Full Compensation
There is a dramatic distinction between identifying what life was worth to the decedent versus placing a price tag on how the loss of a loved one affects the future of immediate family members. Atlanta wrongful death lawyers must present solid evidence of both economic and non-economic damages of the loss from the point of view of the decedent. Many factors go into this calculation, including (but certainly not limited to) the following:
- Medical expenses related to the death as well as funeral costs
- The loss of anticipated earnings, with no deductions for living expenses, taxes, and so forth
- Loss of pension, medical, and other benefits
- Pain and suffering
- A monetary value placed on the enjoyment of the experience of living
Clearly, some of these factors can be determined by projecting historical financial data, but others are left to the discretion of an impartial jury that makes a decision without the imposition of any statutory formula or limit provided by Georgia law.
Developing an Effective Georgia Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The attorneys at law firm combine more than two decades of experience with the sensitivity needed to present a solid case to jurors. We enlist the aid of financial experts to make accurate projections of lost future income and benefits, and we obtain the testimony of these experts and anyone with personal knowledge of the decedent who can help jurors place a monetary assessment on how he or she valued life.
The loss of a loved one is always painful, and that pain is compounded when your loss could have been avoided. If your family member died as the result of a negligent or wrongful act, Georgia law places a strong value on life and provides the ability to pursue potentially generous compensation to help you move forward after your loss.
