In California, wrongful death damages can cover economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. This may include funeral and burial expenses, the financial support the deceased would have provided, and qualitative damages such as the loss of companionship, guidance, and care.
Every case is different, and damages really depend on the relationship between the deceased and their family members. A wrongful death claim is about providing financial security and holding the responsible party accountable for their negligence.
As I mentioned, punitive damages are sometimes available if the death was caused by conduct that was especially reckless or beyond normal negligence, but typically, they are not recovered.
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