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Who Can File Wrongful Death Suits?

Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawsuit

When a person dies due to someone else's negligence in Georgia, Atlanta wrongful death claims may be possible. Atlanta wrongful death lawsuits can be filed by the deceased's—

  • Surviving spouse
  • Surviving children if there is no surviving spouse
  • Parents of the decedent if there is no surviving spouse or surviving children

If the deceased is not survived by a spouse, children, or parents, the administrator of the decedent's estate can sue on behalf of the estate.

Atlanta Wrongful Death Law is Governed by the State

Under Georgia law, any recovery in a wrongful death lawsuit in Atlanta must be divided equally between the surviving spouse and surviving children.

Wrongful death lawsuits in Atlanta must be filed according to state law. This can be complicated and is best handled by an attorney who has not only experience handling an accidental death lawsuit in Georgia, but has particular hands-on knowledge for filing and litigating wrongful death lawsuits in Atlanta.

Contact Henry Spiegel Milling for Your Accidental Death Lawsuit in Atlanta

Losing a loved one is incredibly painful. Losing a loved one due to someone else's negligence only compounds that pain. If your family member died as a result of negligence, you may have a grounds for an accidental death lawsuit in Atlanta. An attorney well versed in wrongful death law in Atlanta can help you determine whether you have a case worth pursuing.

At Henry Spiegel Milling, our attorneys have extensive experience representing clients in wrongful death claims in Atlanta. Call us at 866-959-3877 or use our email form and contact us today for a free consultation regarding your Atlanta wrongful death lawsuit.

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