Q: My brother was killed in a house fire am I and our mother entitled to a claim or jus his two children alone
When his girlfriend went to the light company for Service they told her the house needed to be inspected before services could be provided but the landlord had already tooken their money and wouldn't give it back to them when they asked.We found out later that the landlord had put full coverage on the house before hand but wouldn't allow them their money back to move else where. My question is how do I find a lawyer that can help us file a suit against the landlord for pain and suffering along with his two children or do I have to file a claim for myself and our mother's behalf
A: In Georgia, if there is a wrongful death of an individual who is married, the spouse is the one who must bring the claim. If the deceased person was not married at the time of his death, and he has children, then the children own the claim. If the children are minors and their remaining parent is alive, that person is probably the proper person to contact a lawyer to investigate whether there is a claim.
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