The first type of claim that a surviving family member may file following the death of a loved one in an accident is called a wrongful death claim. Generally speaking, when a surviving family member files a claim for wrongful death, the claim encompasses the decedent’s full life value. In other words, in Georgia wrongful death claims, the ultimate value of the claim is assessed from the point of view of the deceased individual.
When it comes to assessing the full value of a deceased person’s life, there are two essential components:
- Intangible losses – The intangible component of a person’s full life value consists of the important abstract parts of life on which most individuals place a great deal of value and importance. Those parts include enjoying oneself, relaxing with friends and family, volunteering, taking part in sports, raising children, and achieving certain life goals, such as having children, graduating from school, or earning a degree.
- Tangible losses – The tangible component of a person’s full life value is also sometimes called the economic value of a person’s life. This part typically includes potential future earnings and the monetary value of certain activities that the decedent could have performed, such as household chores or taking care of children and other loved ones, had they survived the accident.
The knowledgeable Duluth wrongful death attorneys at Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC can assist you with proving both components of a wrongful death claim and will help you pursue wrongful death benefits on behalf of your deceased loved one.
