I. General Information about Wrongful Death
        A. What to do if there is a possibility of a wrongful death
        B. When questions arise about a death
        C. The Discovery Rule and Time Limitations
II. Wrongful Death Categories
        A. Medical Malpractice
        B. Transportation Accidents
        C. Occupational
        D. Other
III. Compensation
        A. Medical Charges/Funeral Expenses
        B. Loss of Wages
        C. Loss of Support
        D. Loss of Parental Guidance
        E. Loss of Potential Inheritance
        F. Punitive Damages
        G. Multiple Defendants
        H. Jury Adjustments
        I. Other Reductions
IV. Death of the Elderly, Children, or Unborn Children
        A. Elderly
        B. Children
        C. Unborn Children
V. Expert Testimony
VI. Why Hire a Wrongful Death Lawyer-How Do I Choose The Best One For Me?

Expert Testimony

Expert testimony in wrongful death cases is mainly that of economists to ascertain the financial value of the victim to the family. This would include that of future income of students and younger people, as well as housewives. The monetary value of all of the services that the housewife (or domestic engineer), would include that of babysitting, maid service, cook, secretary, transportation specialist and more. This does not reflect a loss of income; it stresses the additional costs to continue all of the same services provided by the homemaker. Additional expert testimony is required in medical malpractice wrongful death cases.

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