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Can damages for wrongful death be claimed if the deceased was unemployed?

April 26, 2017claimed Damages death deceased unemployed wrongful

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Can damages for wrongful death be claimed if the deceased was unemployed?

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While the essence of a wrongful death action is to recover compensation for future loss of income, a claim can be made even if the deceased never had a job. This is because the deceased may have made a significant contribution to the family in other ways, such as child rearing, housekeeping and similar activities. Wrongful death compensation is also intended for non-economic damages, such as loss of companionship.