What damages are available in wrongful death claims?

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What Damages Are Available in Wrongful Death
Claims?
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When you lost your loved one due to the negligent
actions of another party is defined as wrongful
death. It may be caused by slip and fall
accident, pedestrian accident, bicycle accident,
auto accident or any accident which results in
death.
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Damages in Wrongful Death Claims
Under California laws, wrongful death claimants
are generally allowed to recover compensation for
the following damages

• All past medical expenses, including hospital
  bills, treatments and any other medical related
  charges.
• All costs related to burial and funeral expenses.
• All past loss of wages.

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Damages in Wrongful Death Claims

• Projected future loss of earnings and financial
  support (such as food, clothing, and shelter).
• Loss of services, such as household services,
  child services, and parental advice and support.
• Loss of consortium, companionship, love, comfort,
  affection and moral support.
• Any other appropriate damages that may be allowed
  under the law.

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Tax Consequences for Wrongful Death Damages

• Compensation damages for emotional distress and
  mental anguish exceeding the medical costs.
• Punitive damages, or damages that are awarded by
  a court of law as a form of punishment for a
  particularly egregious or outrageous act that
  caused the victims death.

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If you lost your loved one in an accident in Los
Angeles, you should consult Los Angeles
experienced wrongful death attorney as you may
have certain legal rights and may be entitled to
damages.
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