Can a wrongful death case be settled out of court in Georgia?

Yes, wrongful death cases can be settled out of court in Georgia. In fact, the vast majority of wrongful death cases are settled long before they are ever litigated in a courtroom. There are a number of benefits to having a case settled before it goes to trial. Among other things, settlements typically are much quicker than a possibly lengthy trial process. There are also fewer costs associated with mediation and settlements. An out-of-court settlement also provides a level of certainty to the plaintiff. You can never really know how a jury is ultimately going to decide when a case goes to trial. Plaintiffs could receive an adverse decision.