What sort of damages can be recovered in a wrongful death case?

According to California law, the damages recoverable in a wrongful death claim include both economic and non-economic loss.

Economic loss damages can include:

• past and future loss of financial support,
• the value of lost household services, and
• funeral expenses.

Non-economic damages can include:

• the loss of a loved one's companionship,
• care, society, affection, love, mentoring, moral support, and
• guidance.

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