There are different types of damages recoverable in a West Palm Beach wrongful death lawsuit depending upon the identification of the survivor. For example, if the spouse of the decedent is the only survivor, that person may recover damages such as loss of compensation and protection, mental pain and suffering, loss of support and services with interest, future loss of support and services at present value, and medical and funeral expenses if they were paid by the survivor. If the surviving spouse also has the children, the minor children (under 25) may recover, loss of support and services, future loss of support and services, loss of parental companionship, instruction and guidance, and mental pain and suffering.

If both parents in a West Palm Beach personal injury case are deceased, the surviving children may recover loss of support and services with interest, future loss of support and services, mental pain and suffering and loss of companionship, instruction and guidance, medical and funeral expenses if paid by the survivors. If parents lose a minor child in a West Palm Beach wrongful death case, they may recover mental pain and suffering and medical and funeral expenses if paid by them. THe parents of an adult deceased child, may recover for mental pain and suffering if there are no other survivors, loss of support and services, future loss of support and services, and medcial and funeral expenses if paid by the survivors. It is important to seek the aid of an experienced West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer if a loved one has died as a result of the wrongful behavior of another to determine your rights and entitlements.