A Person’s Estate Can Recover Compensation for All Non-Economic Damages for Wrongful Death Caused by a Motor Vehicle Accident

In addition to Economic damages, a person’s Estate is entitled to receive money damages as compensation for ALL Non-Economic Damages, Losses, and Harms have been suffered—and will be suffered in the future—as a result of a car, truck, or motorcycle accident. Here is a list of some items that may be considered Non-Economic Damages arising from a wrongful death motor vehicle accident claim for which an Estate is entitled to compensation. Please note that the following list is in ADDITION TO the Non-Economic Damages listed under the FAQ entitled “You Can Recover Compensation for All Non-Economic Damages and Losses Caused by a Motor Vehicle Accident.” So you will probably want to check out that list too.

PHYSICAL PAIN AND SUFFERING ENDURED BEFORE DEATH.
PHYSICAL HARM AND DISABILITY ENDURED BEFORE DEATH.
PHYSICAL DISFIGUREMENT ENDURED BEFORE DEATH.
MENTAL SUFFERING ENDURED BEFORE DEATH.
EMOTIONAL SUFFERING ENDURED BEFORE DEATH.
INTERFERENCE WITH DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES BEFORE DEATH.
FEAR AND ANXIETY CONTEMPLATING DEATH.
FEAR AND ANXIETY CONTEMPLATING CONSEQUENCES OF DEATH FOR LOVED ONES.
DESTRUCTION OF THE CAPACITY TO ENJOY ALL OF LIFE’S ACTIVITIES AS A SPOUSE.
DESTRUCTION OF THE CAPACITY TO ENJOY ALL OF LIFE’S ACTIVITIES AS A PARENT.
DESTRUCTION OF THE CAPACITY TO ENJOY ALL OF LIFE’S ACTIVITIES AS A CHILD.
DESTRUCTION OF THE CAPACITY TO ENJOY ALL OF LIFE’S ACTIVITIES AS A FRIEND.
DESTRUCTION OF THE CAPACITY TO ENJOY ALL OF LIFE’S ACTIVITIES AS AN INDIVIDUAL.

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