Title: Expands Recoverable Damages to Include Emotional and Pecuniary Costs
Vote to pass a bill that expands recoverable damages to include funeral costs and "loss of love".
Extends the time limit for close family members to begin recovering wrongful death damages to 3 years and 6 months (Sec. 1).
Authorizes close family members to seek wrongful death compensation for (Sec. 2):
Grief or anguish caused by the decedent’s death and any associated disorders;
Loss of love, protection, or companionship resulting from the decedent’s death;
Pecuniary injuries; and
Loss of guidance, advice, or education resulting from the decedent’s death.
Title: Expands Recoverable Damages to Include Emotional and Pecuniary Costs
Vote to amend and pass a bill that expands recoverable damages to include funeral costs and "loss of love".
Extends the time limit for close family members to begin recovering wrongful death damages to 3 years and 6 months (Sec. 1).
Authorizes close family members to seek wrongful death compensation for (Sec. 2):
Grief or anguish caused by the decedent’s death and any associated disorders;
Loss of love, protection, or companionship resulting from the decedent’s death;
Pecuniary injuries; and
Loss of guidance, advice, or education resulting from the decedent’s death.
Title: Expands Recoverable Damages to Include Emotional and Pecuniary Costs