Wrongful death claims are not the only types of claims that a surviving spouse or another family member can make following the death of a loved one in an accident. In addition to filing a wrongful death claim, the decedent’s survivor may file an estate claim.
As part of an estate claim filed in Lawrenceville, a claimant can recover:
- Monetary compensation for all of the pain, suffering, and inconvenience that the accident victim endured between the time the accident occurred and the time he or she passed away
- Monetary compensation for all medical treatment bills that the accident victim incurred between the date of the accident and the time that he or she finally passed away
- Compensation for all of the funeral expenses and burial costs that the accident victim had to incur as a result of his or her death
Many wrongful deaths occur totally out of the blue. Consequently, the decedent may not leave behind a will at the time of his or her passing. When a decedent has a valid will in place at the time of death, then the decedent dies testate. In most cases, the decedent’s will identifies a spouse or some other close relative as the estate administrator. The administrator is the person who is responsible for bringing an estate claim following the decedent’s untimely death.
When a decedent does not have a valid will in place at the time of his or her passing, then the decedent dies intestate. If there is no will, the State of Georgia’s intestacy laws will be used to determine which of the decedent’s remaining family members can file a claim. In addition to filing a wrongful death claim in your case, the experienced attorneys at Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC can assist you with filing an estate claim under the applicable Georgia laws.
