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Damages are based upon an estimated value of the financial support, services, and companionship that the victim would have provided. Various factors determine the number of damages awarded to family members, and they can include:
Financial support provided by the victim.
The physical and mental health of the victim prior to suffering the injuries that caused his or her death.
The life expectancy of the victim prior to his or her accident – as well as the life expectancy of the surviving spouse or next-of-kin.
Pain and suffering that the victim experienced prior to his or her death.
Services and companionship are provided by the victim to the spouse or next-of-kin.
We understand that wrongful death claims are difficult and that no amount of money can restore your loss. However, we believe strongly in accountability—and if your spouse or family member died as a result of someone else’s negligence, we will do everything possible to hold them responsible under Nebraska law.
