Wrongful death refers to an individual who dies as the result of another person or entity’s negligence.

When this occurs, survivors can make a wrongful death claim and bring a lawsuit, with the help of an Atlanta wrongful death attorney. These cases seek compensation for survivor loss, such as for lost wages from a deceased person, the lost companionship and medical and funeral expenses.

Wrongful Death Claims
Claims for wrongful death filed by an Atlanta wrongful death attorney can involve all kinds of fatal accidents, from vehicle crashes to complex product liability or medical malpractice cases. Companies, persons and governmental agencies can be legally found negligent for failing to act in a reasonable fashion and for intentional acts.

Plaintiffs
Wrongful death claims must be filed by representatives on behalf of survivors who have suffered damages, referred to as “real parties in interest.”

Representatives are typically the executors of a decedent’s estates. They can include: Immediate family, Adopted children, Parents of unmarried children, Life partners, Financial dependents or Distant family members.

Because laws can be complicated, it is best to seek the advice of an Atlanta wrongful death attorney as soon as possible for this type of claim. According to some state laws, life or domestic partners and others depending upon the decedent financially may recover damages. Putative spouses (persons who in good faith were married to the decedent) could also [Read more…]