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Who May File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Immediate family members, including parents, spouses, and children are eligible to file a claim.
What Damages Are Recoverable In a Wrongful Death Action?
Damages in a wrongful death lawsuit include:
Compensation for loss of life
Mental pain and suffering
Reasonable expenses to the estate including medical and funeral costs
Probable future earnings
Loss of support or companionship
As A Spouse, Am I Entitled to Recover Damages In A Wrongful Death Action?
Yes. Under New Hampshire law, a surviving spouse is entitled to money damages for loss of the comfort, society and companionship of the deceased.
What Damages Is A Minor Child Entitled To Receive In the Wrongful Death of Their Parent?
Under New Hampshire law, where the deceased is a parent of a minor child or children, the child or children are entitled to be compensated for the loss of familial relationship.
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Douglas, Leonard & Garvey, P.C. attorneys represent clients in courts throughout New Hampshire, including Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Salem, Rochester, Portsmouth, Laconia, Plymouth, Franklin, Keene, Lebanon, Littleton, Hampton, Hooksett, Derry, Claremont, Goffstown, North Conway, Exeter, Durham, Plaistow, Henniker, Newport, Milford, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Bow, Hopkinton. We also represent clients in all counties, including Merrimack County, Belknap County, Carroll County, Cheshire County, Coos County, Grafton County, Hillsborough County, Rockingham County, Strafford County and Sullivan County.
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