What happens to a settlement or verdict in a child wrongful death case?

What happens to a settlement or verdict in a child wrongful death case?

In Georgia, the wrongful death recovery belongs to the parents under O.C.G.A. § 19-7-1 — not to the child’s estate. Certain portions of recovery for estate-based claims (pre-death medical expenses, pain and suffering) may be separately administered through the child’s estate and probate proceedings. James R. Haug and the HBLG team coordinate with probate and estate attorneys as needed to ensure all recovery is properly allocated and protected.