{"id":6141,"date":"2026-10-30T17:12:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T17:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/catastrophic-injury\/wrongful-death-pedestrian-crash-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T19:43:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T19:43:23","slug":"wrongful-death-pedestrian-crash-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/catastrophic-injury\/wrongful-death-pedestrian-crash-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Pedestrian Wrongful Death Claim Georgia: Can a Family Sue?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When a Pedestrian Is Killed, Your Family Deserves Clear Answers<\/h1>

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By Adanna Ugwonali \u00b7 Published October 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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In many cases a family may be able to bring a claim, but that depends on the facts of each case. A civil claim is separate from any criminal case, and filing deadlines may affect whether a claim can proceed. Georgia law lets certain family members bring a wrongful death claim when a spouse or parent is killed, and that can include a pedestrian struck by a car. This guide explains who can file, what a claim can cover, and why timing matters.<\/p>\n

Can a Family Sue After a Pedestrian Is Killed by a Car in Georgia?<\/h2>\n

Yes, when the person who died was a spouse or parent. Under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-2<\/a>, a surviving spouse may recover for the death. If there is no surviving spouse, the child or children may recover.<\/p>\n

A child’s death follows its own section, O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-4<\/a>. If no one is entitled to sue under those sections, the administrator or executor may bring the claim for the next of kin under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-5<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A pedestrian crash can involve a personal car, a company vehicle, or a commercial truck. Identifying the at-fault driver and its insurance early helps a family understand who may be responsible. Families often feel rushed at this stage, and that is normal.<\/p>\n\n

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What a Georgia Wrongful Death Claim Can Recover<\/h2>\n

A surviving spouse, or if there is no surviving spouse, a child or children, may seek the full value of the decedent’s life, as shown by the evidence.<\/p>\n