Wrongful Death
Wrongful death laws provide the ability for a decedent’s beneficiaries to file a lawsuit for a death that was caused by a wrongful act or negligence of another. For example, deaths caused by drunk driving, the manufacture of defective or dangerous products, the construction of an unsound structure or building, or failing to diagnose a fatal disease, may trigger wrongful death claims.
Below are some examples of types of damages that may be recoverable:
• Loss of anticipated future earnings the deceased would have provided
• Lost benefits from the death, e.g. pension or retirement benefits
• Expense associated with the death, e.g., medical bills and funeral costs
• Pain, suffering or mental anguish suffered by the survivor of the decedent
• Loss of companionship, care or protection
• Punitive damages, intended to punish wrongdoers and prevent them from harming others
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