
Damages in a Wrongful Death Action
When your loved one dies because of the carelessness or wrongful act of another person, you have a right to seek compensation for your losses in a wrongful death action. Contact a Pennsylvania wrongful death attorney about the types of damages you can pursue in such a legal action. Under Pennsylvania law, a wrongful death action may only be brought by the personal representative of the decedent's estate. In a wrongful death claim, the personal representative acts on behalf of the deceased's surviving family members. In a wrongful death action in Pennsylvania, the court may award a wide range of damages, including:- Compensation for the loss of the support the decedent would have provided to the family
- Compensation for the loss of any services the deceased would have provided to the survivors
- The cost of any unpaid or unreimbursed medical expenses
- All reasonable and necessary funeral and burial expenses
- The loss of guidance, comfort, support and companionship from the deceased
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