The value of any Georgia wrongful death claim will depend on the specific facts of any case. It is important for family members to understand that policy limits play a large role in determining the value of any wrongful death claim. For example, Georgia mandates the drivers have at least $25,000 of liability coverage for bodily injury or death. But there are also commercial policy limits of $1 million or even more. Assuming policy limits are not taken into consideration, there is a range of values that most wrongful death claims will fall into.

  • Lower-End (Under $100,000): Cases may settle in this range when there is little to no income, which may be the case with retirees. This range may also apply when non-economic damages are harder to quantify, including situations where there were fewer dependents or where the deceased didn’t have many close relationships.
  • Mid-Range ($100,000 to $1 Million): This is where most wrongful death cases will typically end up. Cases in this range may involve decedents who are not the primary income earner. There may also be moderate medical or funeral expenses. Many of these cases will involve substantial emotional impact on families.
  • Higher-End ($1 Million+): Cases in this range will typically involve individuals who had a higher earning potential or contributed significantly to their family in terms of financial support. A family may also experience profound non-economic damages. For example, a spouse may have lost their longtime partner.

No matter the facts of any case, an attorney can help present it in the best light in order to maximize the value of the claim. Our law firm at Butler Kahn has achieved numerous 7-figure wrongful death settlements and verdicts. This includes a record-setting $150 million verdict to the family of a child who died in a Jeep fire. We were also able to achieve a $40 million wrongful death settlement in a guardrail case.


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