Wrongful Death Claims and the Evolving Rulings Regarding Time for Filing such Claims
Recent Georgia cases have more broadly interpreted the time/tolling for filing wrongful death claims. Below is a summary of recent developments regarding the tolling of such claims and the impact on litigation/statutes of limitation. Claims arising from a wrongful death can be broken down into two separate actions. The decedent’s estate could make a wrongful death claim for the decedent’s pain and suffering. Pursuant to OCGA § 9–3–33, administrators of an estate are subjec