About Wrongful Death Cases

If a family member has been wrongfully killed as a result of another person’s negligence, you need a Smyrna injury lawyer who is willing to stand up for what is right. No one deserves to die, because a negligent driver failed to take the proper driving precautions. If you want to hold the person who caused your loved one’s death accountable for his or her actions, Marietta injury attorney William H. Curtis is available to assist you.

Answering Your Questions about How Wrongful Death Cases are Treated

If someone is injured in a motorcycle, trucking or other vehicle accident, that person can normally make a direct claim against the person or corporation responsible for the injuries. When someone is killed in a similar accident, he or she can no longer bring a civil claim to hold the negligent person accountable for his or her actions. Instead, a family member must bring a wrongful death claim on behalf of the deceased.

Many families feel that a wrongful death lawsuit will do no good because it cannot bring back their loved ones. While it is true that money cannot make up for your loss, you can prevent future accidents by holding the responsible party accountable for his or her actions while also gaining monetary relief, so that you can focus on recovering from your loss. If a settlement cannot be reached, a jury will determine the dollar amount that you are entitled to receive. In Georgia, this amount is based upon the “full value of the life of the deceased,” including economic damages, such as income and value of services, as well as intangible factors such as the happiness that your loved one derived from living.

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