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Are punitive damages recoverable in wrongful death actions?

April 26, 2017Actions Damages death punitive recoverable wrongful

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Are punitive damages recoverable in wrongful death actions?

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In most states, a plaintiff may not recover punitive damages in a wrongful death action. There are some states, however, that do have specific statues that permit recovery of punitive damages.