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Each state or jurisdiction has its own laws governing wrongful death claims and lawsuits. As an example we will review cursorily the State of Maryland's laws in this regard.
Maryland wrongful death claims are intended to compensate the estate and the surviving immediate family members of a deceased person when an untimely death is caused by the negligence of another person or company.
Maryland and the District of Columbia typically divide wrongful death claims into two categories: (1) survival actions and (2) wrongful death actions.
"Survival Actions" are actions brought on behalf of the estate of the deceased person. These legal actions are designed to compensate the estate for losses it paid --- such as funeral, burial, and medical expenses --- related to the death of the individual. They also compensate the estate for losses the deceased person suffered directly, such as pain and suffering related to the final illness or injury.
"Wrongful Death Actions" are actions brought on behalf of the survivors of the deceased person : the spouse, parents, and/or children. These actions are intended to compensate the surviving family members for the losses suffered in connection with their loved one's untimely death, such as lost wages, lost companionship, and lost support.
In Maryland wrongful death claims, losses are expressed in terms of monetary damages. The specific types and amounts of damages available depend on whether the claim brought is a survival claim or a wrongful death claim. Damages available in a survival claim are damages suffered by the estate of the deceased person as a result of the untimely death. They include funeral and burial expenses, medical bills for the deceased person's final illness or injury, property damage costs, and damages for the deceased person's pain and suffering. damages available in a wrongful death claim are damages suffered by the deceased person's surviving family members as a result of the untimely death. They include lost wages and other compensation, as well as the loss of the deceased person's care, companionship, and guidance.
[ For informational purposes only; not for legal advice]
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