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statutorily here it’s uh
Care Society companionship advice
support
and a Litany of things and then so then
and but it’s a non-exclusive list so
when I’m evaluating the damages and
trying to figure out what are we dealing
with here I I have two columns you know
one column is help
and the other column is love and to ask
the family to the survivors to sort of
think about what they’ve lost in in
those two columns and then from there we
are we back it into the statute uh and
the jury charge
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Braintree, MA personal injury attorney Michael Conley discusses what damages may be awarded in a wrongful death case in MA. He explains that in this jurisdiction, the statutory definition of damages encompasses various elements, including care, society, companionship, advice, support, and more. While this list is not exhaustive, it provides a starting point for assessing the extent of damages. When evaluating the damages in a case, I consider two key aspects: the practical assistance provided (such as help) and the emotional connection and affection (such as love) that have been lost. I encourage the family or survivors to reflect on what they have lost in these two categories. From there, we align these losses with the relevant statutory provisions and incorporate them into the jury instructions.