As with any type of legal claim, the time it takes to reach a settlement or verdict depends on the factors of the case, including how and when the deceased met their demise. A wrongful death lawsuit can take months or years to resolve.
Insurance companies will often offer a settlement that undervalues your damages because they know you’re grieving and may possibly be worrying about how to handle your financial obligations. While it may be tempting to accept their first offer so you can pay some bills and move on, it’s not always in your best interest to do so.
As a relative or dependant of the deceased, you may not even understand what you are entitled to, so that’s why it’s critical to hire the best wrongful death lawyers in Alpharetta to protect your interests and provide good counsel during this time.
You may not see the long-term financial ramifications like lost income of the deceased and noneconomic damages such as loss of companionship and affection. While assigning a dollar value to the loss of emotional support seems unquantifiable, it’s practical under the law when holding a wrongdoer liable for their actions.