Understanding Georgia’s Wrongful Death Act When a life is taken due to someone else's negligence—whether from a car accident, a defective product, or nursing home abuse—Georgia law allows the surviving family to pursue a claim for the "full value of the life."

What Compensation Covers Under Georgia law, the "full value of the life" includes two distinct parts:

1. Economic Value: The projected lifetime earnings, benefits, and services the deceased would have contributed to the family.

2. Intangible Value: The loss of companionship, guidance, and the simple joy of living.

Who Can File a Claim? The hierarchy for filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Georgia is strict:

• The Spouse: Has the primary right to file (often representing the children as well).

• The Children: If there is no surviving spouse.

• The Parents: If there is no spouse or children.

• The Estate: Can file a separate claim for pain and suffering experienced before death, and for funeral expenses.

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