In the case of wrongful death caused by emergency room negligence, surviving family members may be able to seek a number of damages including the lost income of the deceased, as well as lost companionship, and lost instruction and guidance. (cochranfirmdc.com)
The case involves a lawsuit by Denis and Sarah Scheele for lost companionship and emotional distress that resulted when defendant Larry Dustin shot and killed their dog Shadow with a pellet gun while the couple was vacationing in Vermont. (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)