Death cannot stop a civil lawsuit. Neither the death of the victim nor the death of an assailant stops a civil action. Death only terminates a criminal prosecution, but the death of a perpetrator before or during civil litigation does not put an end to the proceeding. Q: So, what happens to the civil action
Losing a loved one is an unimaginable tragedy, especially when that loss is the result of someone else’s negligence or intentional actions. In Georgia, the law provides a legal pathway for surviving family members to seek justice through a wrongful death lawsuit. At Isenberg & Hewitt, we understand how emotionally and legally complex this process
Although car crashes are a part of daily life in Georgia, most people assume that their families will never feel the effect of a major wreck. Thousands of Georgia residents every year get injured or die in car crashes, and the people affected by the wreck, as well as their immediate family members, may experience
Both Georgia and the federal government impose numerous restrictions on how people behave. Criminal laws in theory deter people from taking actions that would cause harm to others or at least impose consequences if someone violates certain statutes. There are dozens of laws in Georgia that specifically apply to the operation of a motor vehicle.
While some accidents are simply that, many are caused by the negligence of another party. In some tragic incidents, this could evolve into a fatal accident that leaves the surviving family members with many questions. While many fatal tragedies happen on the roadways, this is not the only location for wrongful deaths. High number of inmate
Nursing home abuse and neglect can lead to deaths which can cause family members to wrongfully lose a loved one. Surviving loved ones should know how a wrongful death claim may be able to help them with their damages. Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit? Who can file a wrongful death claim for damages varies by
When you’ve lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, litigation may be the furthest thing from your mind. However, as you begin to heal, you may realize that a wrongful death suit can help hold the other party accountable for their reckless actions. A wrongful death lawsuit also helps to send a
Losing a loved one is never easy. While we would like to see our loved ones reach an old age and die peacefully, the sad fact is that some people in nursing homes in Atlanta are dying due to nursing home negligence. For this reason, some families are considering filing legal claims against the long-term care facilities
If a motor vehicle accident claimed the life of your loved one, the emotional and financial pain you will feel is palpable. Because you will never have that person back, you will need to find a way to compensate for their loss. In certain cases, filing a wrongful death claim may help you do so.
People who have lost loved ones in Georgia due to the negligence of another should be aware that they have a limited time to file a wrongful death action. The time period in which a plaintiff may file a lawsuit is called the statute of limitations. This time period varies depending on the state in