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If I lost a loved one, for example, my wife, from a personal injury as a result of someone elses wrongful act, fault, or omission, can I recover for her wrongful death?

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If I lost a loved one, for example, my wife, from a personal injury as a result of someone elses wrongful act, fault, or omission, can I recover for her wrongful death?

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Yes, a spouse has a statutory right of action in Tennessee for the wrongful death of a husband or wife. A child may also recover for the loss of a parent or a parent for the loss of a child.