Burden of Proof for Wrongful Death
Wrongful death is a civil suit where the relatives or in certain cases guardians of a deceased person seek to collect damages from the entity/entities who caused the deceased’s death. A lawsuit for wrongful death being a civil lawsuit means that the guilt of the defendant would only result for the award of damages. This is compared to a criminal case where the guilt of the defendant if proven would result in a pertinent criminal punishment. In a civil case the burden of proof needed to establish the defendant’s guilt is mere preponderance of evidence. This means that it is easier to win a civil case compared to that of a criminal case. In a criminal case the burden of proof needed is proof beyond reasonable doubt.
In Georgia one would seek the guidance of an Atlanta Wrongful Death Attorney.
