What if my loved one was killed in a workplace accident in Georgia?

What if my loved one was killed in a workplace accident in Georgia?

Workers’ compensation generally provides limited death benefits but does not permit full wrongful death recovery. However, if a third party (not your employer) caused or contributed to the fatal accident — such as a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner — a separate wrongful death claim may be brought against that third party. These third-party construction and workplace death cases can result in substantial recoveries beyond workers’ compensation.