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If cousin signed an insurance check from deceased son's insurance co. can she still pursue a wrongful death claim?
Asked on Mar 20th, 2018 on Wrongful Death - Georgia
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Cousin's son hit back of 18 wheeler and died instantly in 3 vehicle crash. Car and 18 wheeler were stopped on hwy 85. The paper said no seat belt on impact. Can she take the insurance money and still pursue a wrongful death claim. He was single with a 3 year old son. She is concerned about burial expenses, an her grandson. I told her not to sign anything but she does not know what to do.
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The first thing she should do is see an attorney about the child's claims that she might be authorized to pursue. She needs to look into opening an estate for her son for the benefit of his daughter. Urge her to seek repreesentation quickly.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2018 at 5:04 AM