In the state of Georgia, parties entitled to file a wrongful death claim are:
The Spouse Any Surviving Children The Parents of the DeceasedA representative of the estate can also file a claim on behalf of next of kin if such a representative was established by the decedent prior to his or her passing.
In Georgia, the spouse is always given the first opportunity to file a wrongful death claim. If there are children, this claim must include their interests. If there is no... Read More