When Are Punitive Damages Available in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Punitive damages are damages intended to punish a defendant, not compensate a plaintiff, and can be available in certain wrongful death lawsuits.
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Drunk Driving and Wrongful Death Liability and Compensation
Due to the nature of drunk driving accident cases, you will likely have to address both criminal and a civil matters. The drunk driver may face manslaughter charges and jail time, which gives momentum to a civil case.
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Damages in wrongful death cases are designed to compensate for losses resulting from the death of a family member. These losses come in several different varieties. For example, direct expenses such as medical bills and funeral expenses are recoverable. Direct expenses are easily calculated because funeral homes, hospitals and doctor’s offices keep records.
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