Who can file a wrongful death claim in Georgia?

Name: Who can file a wrongful death claim in Georgia? - Answer by Kyle Moore
Uploaded: 2026-09-18T15:33:55.729Z
Duration: 20 s
Channel: Kyle Moore
Description: In Georgia, a wrongful death claim is typically initiated by the heirs of the deceased individual. This group may include the surviving spouse, family members, siblings, children, and grandchildren. In certain circumstances, a court may appoint an adult to serve as the representative who brings...

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Personal Injury Lawatlanta, USA13 years experience

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In Georgia, wrongful death claims are brought by the deceased's heirs, such as spouses, children, or appointed adults.

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In Georgia, when you have a wrongful death claim, that claim is usually brought by the

heirs of the person who died.

That can be the surviving spouse, family members, brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren,

and in special circumstances, you can have a court-appointed adult become the person

who brings the wrongful death claim.