What types of damages can a plaintiff recover in a Texas wrongful death lawsuit?
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While no price tag can ever be placed on the life of a loved one, a wrongful death lawsuit helps the deceased’s family by alleviating the financial losses that they will suffer without the deceased’s income. These are known as pecuniary damages. Some of the information the court considers in determining the amount to which the plaintiff is entitled includes:
· The amount of money the deceased earned
· To what extent the survivors were financially dependent upon the deceased
· Medical expenses
· Funeral expenses
Other factors that have to be considered are the non-monetary contributions the deceased made to the family that nonetheless saved the family money. For example, a parent who cared for the children saves the family money because they do not have to place the children in daycare. Housekeeping is another example.
In addition to pecuniary damages, family members can also receive compensation for their emotional suffering, such as loss of companionship, love, affection and moral support.
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