by Jill Maturino | Nov 20, 2012
The estate of the deceased can seek to include economic damages for the fair and reasonable medical expenses which were incurred by the deceased, the loss of earnings from the time of injury to the time of death and funeral expenses up to $5,000; and noneconomic... by Jill Maturino | Nov 20, 2012
A survivor claim can only be brought by the Personal Representative of the decedent’s estate on behalf of the estate. by Jill Maturino | Nov 20, 2012
A survivor claim is brought on behalf of the deceased to recover damages for injuries suffered by the victim. In a survivor claim, damages are measured in terms of harm to the actual victim. by Jill Maturino | Nov 20, 2012
The damages that can be awarded in a wrongful death claim can vary slightly depending on who brings the claim. The spouse of the deceased can seek economic damages for the financial support and the replacement value of services that the deceased furnished or could... by Jill Maturino | Nov 20, 2012
Only a child, a parent or a spouse of the deceased may bring a wrongful death claim. If there are no surviving beneficiaries, a secondary beneficiary may be able to recover, but only under certain limited circumstances. Go from “Who can Bring a Wrongful Death...
