Wrongful Death – DUI Car Wreck Lawyer in Savannah GA
When drunk driving is the cause of a fatal accident, it will give rise to a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death case can be brought against the drunk driver who caused the accident and monetary compensation can be pursued. State laws specify which persons are entitled to recover money damages from a drunk driver and their insurance company for wrongful death. Generally there is no set amount of damages the family members of the deceased can claim from the drunk driver and their insurance company. The family members and heirs of the deceased can seek damages for lost support and services, loss of spousal companionship, loss of parental companionship, medical bills and funeral expenses. In most states, the family members and heirs of the deceased who can bring a claim for wrongful death are the deceased’s spouse, children and parents. Blood relatives and adoptive siblings dependent on the deceased can also file a claim for wrongful death.
Sometimes the other driver or person might not be responsible for the wrongful death from the fatal accident. The cause of the accident will determine the type of wrongful death case, and the responsible party. It could have been caused due to a defect in the vehicle’s manufacturing or design. For instance, the breaks fail to work when applied or the airbag did not deploy on impact. In such cases, the law of product liability will apply. You can seek damages for wrongful death from the designer, manufacturer or distributor of the product. Sometimes, the auto mechanic who did not repair the vehicle property can be held liable if the improper repairing is a factor which caused the accident. Even poorly maintained roads, messy and confusing construction, unclear signage, improperly designed roads and similar problems can be the cause of a fatal accident. The Government agencies responsible for the roads and highways can be liable for damages in such cases. However, there are special rules that apply to lawsuits against government entities.
Our Savannah GA (Georgia) wrongful death attorneys help survivors of wrongful death victims in Savannah GA (Georgia), Richmond Hill, Coastal Empire, Hinesville, Port Wentworth, Pooler, Garden City, Tybee Island, Bloomingdale, Isle of Hope, Pembroke, Darien, Augusta, Brunswick, Statesboro, Rincon, Springfield, Lyons Vidalia, Claxton, Metter, Swainsboro, Baxley, Jesup, McCrae, Valdosta, Waynesboro, Wrightsville, Chatham County, Bryan County, Glynn County, McIntosh County, Liberty County, Long County, Evans County, Bulloch County, Effingham County and Toombs County, and in Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.
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