Elements that determine the full value of a life include:
Economic Damages
Economists and other expert witnesses are often called upon to look at a decedent’s age and health, as well as his career and future value of labor performed.
Intangible Damages
Intangible damages must also be carefully considered and calculated. Factors that may be considered include a decedent’s relationships, family circumstances, and living conditions. This may include testimony of family and friends.
Life Expectancy
Georgia evidence code uses the Commissioners 1958 Standard Ordinary Mortality Table and the Annuity Mortality Table for 1949, Ultimate. These resources may be augmented with other evidence or witness testimony to determine how long a victim may have lived.