Wrongful Death Claims Savannah GA

Wrongful death claims are brought by the personal representative of the estate of a person who was killed as a result of the acts of another. The lawsuit can be filed by the immediate family members of the victim. The main measure of damages is pecuniary or financial injury and includes the loss of support, services, lost prospect of inheritance, and medical and funeral expenses. The damages awarded for a wrongful death must be fair and just compensation for the pecuniary injuries that resulted from the death. If the immediate family members paid or are responsible for the funeral or medical care, they can also claim those expenses. The damage award will include interest from the date of the decedent's death.

States have enacted wrongful death statutes providing compensation to the heirs or relatives of the victim as an incentive to act carefully and safely. All states have wrongful death laws. Statute of limitation varies from state to state. One state may have a statute of limitation for a certain crime while another state will have no statute of limitations for the same offense. However for wrongful death claims statute of limitations are almost universally in place. Time limits for filing a wrongful death lawsuit can vary from state to state.

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