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Atlanta Automobile Accident Lawyers
Helping Families of Fatal Accidents
Many of the car accident cases that we handle involve people who are seriously injured but will go on to live full lives. Unfortunately, some car accidents result in death. Fatal car accident cases are complex, and you need an experienced team of Atlanta automobile accident lawyers to fight for your rights.
Claims for When You Have Lost a Loved One in a Fatal Car Accident
When someone dies in a fatal car accident, it typically gives rise to what is referred to as a “wrongful death” lawsuit. In these cases, you, as the plaintiff, are seeking compensation related to the death of a loved one that was caused by the other driver’s negligence. Wrongful death claims have much in common with personal injury lawsuits but also have some important differences.
In some accidents, the victim dies at the scene, but it is also common for car accident victims to die sometime later after they have succumbed to their injuries. This is an important distinction because Georgia has a two-year statute of limitations that applies as follows:
- You have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit;
- You have two years from the date the victim died to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
If the victim is expected to die in the following months, waiting to file suit could jeopardize a potential personal injury claim. In either event, we recommend that you pursue a claim as soon as possible. Our Atlanta automobile accident lawyers can help you plan an effective strategy for getting the compensation you deserve.
Fatal Car Accident FAQs
Who Can Pursue a Fatal Automobile Accident Claim in Georgia?
If you have lost a loved one in a fatal car accident, it’s important to understand that only certain people can pursue a wrongful death claim. Generally speaking, only those who are “next of kin” are entitled to seek compensation for the loss of their loved ones:
- If the victim was married, only the surviving spouse can pursue a wrongful death claim. The surviving spouse must also represent the interests of any surviving minor children.
- If there is no surviving spouse, then only the surviving children can pursue a wrongful death claim. If the children are minors, a legal representative can act on their behalf.
- If there is no surviving spouse or children, the right to pursue the wrongful death claim passes to the victim’s parents.
- If there are no surviving parents, children, or spouse, then only the victim’s estate can pursue the claim.
If the victim has had more than one spouse and a blended family, the situation can become more complicated. Our Atlanta automobile accident lawyers have experience handling wrongful death claims and can help you navigate these issues.
What Happens When a Child Dies in a Car Wreck?
Tragically, fatal car accidents often involve the death of a child. These cases require special consideration, as Georgia law also limits who can pursue a wrongful death claim on behalf of the child:
- If the parents are married, then both parents can pursue the wrongful death claim.
- If one parent has died, the surviving parent has the sole right to pursue the wrongful death claim.
- If the parents are divorced, legally separated, or living apart, each parent has the right to pursue the claim. One parent can pursue the claim on behalf of both parents if the other parent cannot be located or refuses to participate.
- Both parents have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim even if the child was born out of wedlock.
The case becomes even more complex if one or both parents died in the accident along with the child. Again, an experienced Atlanta automobile accident lawyer will know how to pursue the claim while avoiding the pitfalls.
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Losing a loved one in a fatal car accident is an unspeakable tragedy for you and your family. Our Atlanta automobile accident lawyers know how important it is to get fair compensation – your future depends on it. To discuss your case and how we can help,
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