Question: Wrongful Death - Accidental Death - California
Asked on 10/2/2009
What damages can be sued for under federal jurisdiction (under special maritime law) for a wrongful death?
My mother was murdered. Due to the location of the murder it is under federal jurisdiction with special maritime law. What damages can be sued for under the federal jurisdiction; specifically can one sue for pain/suffering or grieving in addition to the monetary loss?
What kind of burden of proof would be needed?
M.D., Member in Good Standing of the California and New York Bar
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