Georgia Injury Lawyers Blog
Most of the cases we handle involve people who have been seriously injured. Unfortunately, there are also cases that involve the death of the victim. These cases are not only heart-breaking but can also be complicated. If you have lost a loved one as a result of someone else’s actions, you may have a claim for wrongful death. However, there are some important details that you need to know before you can pursue compensation.
What Constitutes a Wrongful Death?
A wrongful death is one that is caused by the negligent, reckless, intentional, or criminal acts of another person. Most of the wrongful death cases we handle involve negligence or recklessness – the victim’s death was the result of someone else’s lack of due care. Examples of these types of wrongful death claims are as follows:
Losing a loved one is never easy – especially when that loss occurs in a fully preventable accident that was caused by another person’s negligence. Accidents that result in death could include (but certainly are not limited to) truck accidents, car accidents, slip and falls, work-related accidents, defective product accidents, and medical malpractice (i.e. by doctors, nursing homes, and other health care providers).