What compensation is available in a wrongful death case?
There are actually two parts to this. The first part is called the survival action. In the event the person is not killed immediately due to the negligence of a third person, their estate is entitled to compensation for the injuries, pain and suffering they incurred from the time of the accident until they die. The second part of the claim is for the wrongful death, i.e., the damages suffered by the surviving family members for loss of inheritance, society, support, love, affection, care, attention, companionship, comfort, guidance, and protection. There also maybe compensation for loss of future earnings.
