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What damages may be awarded in a wrongful death case in MA?

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statutorily here it’s uh

Care Society companionship advice

support

and a Litany of things and then so then

and but it’s a non-exclusive list so

when I’m evaluating the damages and

trying to figure out what are we dealing

with here I I have two columns you know

one column is help

and the other column is love and to ask

the family to the survivors to sort of

think about what they’ve lost in in

those two columns and then from there we

are we back it into the statute uh and

the jury charge

Braintree, MA personal injury attorney Michael Conley discusses what damages may be awarded in a wrongful death case in MA. He explains that in this jurisdiction, the statutory definition of damages encompasses various elements, including care, society, companionship, advice, support, and more. While this list is not exhaustive, it provides a starting point for assessing the extent of damages. When evaluating the damages in a case, I consider two key aspects: the practical assistance provided (such as help) and the emotional connection and affection (such as love) that have been lost. I encourage the family or survivors to reflect on what they have lost in these two categories. From there, we align these losses with the relevant statutory provisions and incorporate them into the jury instructions.

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