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What damages can be recovered by a spouse or dependent children if an oilfield worker is killed?

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What damages can be recovered by a spouse or dependent children if an oilfield worker is killed?

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Under the Jones Act, a spouse and dependent children can recover damages for pre-death pain and suffering and pecuniary losses for funeral and burial expenses, as well as for the loss of support and services.