Each state has its own laws
governing wrongful death claims.
In Alberta, the Fatal Accidents Act
governs wrongful death claims and damages are generally allowed for:
In the state of California, three different statutes
govern wrongful death claims.
Not exact matches
Wrongful death claims are
governed by the Family Compensation Act in British Columbia, and may include damages for loss of love and guidance, loss of past and future financial support, loss of household services, loss of inheritance, medical, hospital and funeral expenses.
The Family Compensation Act (FCA), which
governs the presentation of
wrongful death liability
claims throughout the province, only recognises a narrow range of compensable losses, typically those based on loss of income or support.