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Understanding Your Right to Compensation in Georgia

The death of a loved one is always challenging, but it can be more so if the death that happened in Georgia was caused by the criminal or negligent actions of another. In most cases, the family of the victim may be able to bring a Wrongful Death lawsuit.

Wrongful Death Law in Georgia

Not every family member is permitted to sue for wrongful death in Rome.

In most cases, only the family members immediately related to the deceased will have the authority to sue.

If you succeed in a wrongful death case, you will be entitled to compensation for funeral expenses, medical care the deceased received, loss of companionship, and, in the most grave cases, punitive damages.

In most cases, only the family members immediately related to the deceased will have the authority to sue.

Georgia Wrongful Death Attorneys Are Prepared to Guide You

Like most other lawsuits, there is a time period in which you must bring your Wrongful Death action. If you do not file it within the statute of limitations, you will lose your option to sue. Because of this, it is essential that you contact a Rome, Georgia Wrongful Death attorney right now.

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Life in Rome

Rome is a city in Floyd County, Georgia. It is the largest city in, and county seat of, Floyd County. As of the 2000 United States Census, Rome, Georgia has a population of about 34,000 people.

Rome was inhabited by humans for thousands of years before the arrival of European colonists. Europeans first explored the area in the mid-1500s, when Spanish explorers first charted the Southeastern U.S.

The modern city of Rome, Georgia was founded in 1834. The founders of the new city determined its name by drawing lots from names submitted by the other founders. In 1835, the Georgia legislature incorporated Rome as a city. During the Civil War, Rome's industrial capacity made it strategically important, and both sides fought fiercely to control it.

Modernly, Rome is a thriving small city, owing to its diverse economy. It is supported by the manufacturing, high technology, tourism, and healthcare. Rome is also home to Shorter University, a private liberal arts college which consistently brings in new, young residents with disposable income, further boosting the economy.

If you live in Rome, Georgia, and need a competent, experienced attorney to handle any legal issues you might be facing, you're in luck. There are many Rome, Georgia lawyers to choose from, and you should be able to find one who's right for you.

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