
“New York Lawmakers Again Pass Wrongful Death Damages Bill.
Is Another Veto in Store?”
Source: Insurance Journal New York’s current wrongful death law does not permit recovery for pain and suffering, mental anguish, or loss of companionship for surviving family members. It restricts damages to pecuniary, or tangible, monetary damages only. Further, it limits recovery in wrongful death cases to a decedent’s immediate family members – a child, parent, spouse, or the estate’s representative. The latest version […]
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