S 3119
Expands wrongful death act to allow recovery for mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, loss of society and loss of companionship.
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Bill overview
This bill changes New Jersey’s wrongful death law to allow families to recover compensation for emotional distress, such as mental anguish, loss of companionship, and loss of society, in addition to financial losses. Currently, wrongful death lawsuits in New Jersey primarily focus on monetary damages related to financial harm. This legislation broadens the scope of recoverable damages to include intangible losses experienced by the bereaved.
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Nicholas Scutari
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