Damages

What is the “full value of the life” in a Georgia wrongful death case? Georgia measures a wrongful death from the lost person’s point of view, with nothing deducted. Here is what that definition means for your family. In a Georgia wrongful death case, the family recovers the “full value of the life of the…

What happens if you were partly at fault for your injury in Georgia? Georgia reduces your recovery by your share of fault and bars it at 50 percent. The adjuster knows this rule. You should too. Georgia uses modified comparative negligence. If you were partly at fault for your own injury, your compensation is reduced…

What are punitive damages in a Georgia injury case? Georgia caps punitive damages at $250,000, and lifts the cap for drunk drivers and intentional harm. Here is how it works. Punitive damages are extra money a Georgia jury can award to punish a defendant for conduct that was willful, malicious, fraudulent, or showed a complete…