{"id":33840,"date":"2024-01-21T13:01:08","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T18:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finchmccranie.com\/blog\/?p=33840"},"modified":"2024-01-22T00:39:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T05:39:42","slug":"who-is-the-proper-party-to-bring-a-wrongful-death-lawsuit-in-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finchmccranie.com\/blog\/who-is-the-proper-party-to-bring-a-wrongful-death-lawsuit-in-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is the Proper Party to Bring a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Georgia?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For over 50 years, Finch McCranie L.L.P. has been a stalwart advocate for families in Atlanta and across Georgia, handling numerous wrongful death lawsuits. In the unfortunate event of a person&#8217;s demise due to negligence, understanding the intricacies of wrongful death claims becomes paramount. This comprehensive guide sheds light on critical aspects, from entitled parties to the bifurcation of claims.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Understanding Wrongful Death Claims in Georgia<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wrongful death claims in Georgia typically encompass two distinct categories:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finchmccranie.com\/blog\/who-is-the-proper-party-to-bring-a-wrongful-death-lawsuit-in-georgia\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Who is the Proper Party to Bring a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Georgia?\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For over 50 years, Finch McCranie L.L.P. has been a stalwart advocate for families in Atlanta and across Georgia, handling numerous wrongful death lawsuits. In the unfortunate event of a person&#8217;s demise due to negligence, understanding the intricacies of wrongful death claims becomes paramount. 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