How to Calculate Wrongful Death Claim
Economic support, services and survivor damages after a fatal incident.
How this number is built
Calculating it yourself
Step 1
Establish annual income from tax returns and employer records, not from memory.
Step 2
Subtract the share the deceased would have spent on themselves — courts expect this deduction.
Step 3
Value household services separately: childcare, maintenance, transport, care of relatives.
Step 4
Discount the future stream to present value using a defensible rate.
Step 5
Check your state statute for who may sue and whether non-economic damages are capped.
What people ask next
Who can file a wrongful death claim?
It varies by state — typically a spouse, children, or the personal representative of the estate. Some states allow parents or financially dependent relatives.
Is a survival action different?
Yes. A survival action recovers what the deceased could have claimed before death, such as pre-death pain and medical bills. It often runs alongside the wrongful death claim.
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