Are wrongful death damages different from compensatory damages?

Yes, wrongful death damages are different from compensatory damages. In North Carolina, wrongful death damages are awarded to the family of the deceased when the death was caused by the negligence of another person or business. On the other hand, compensatory damages are awarded to the injured party for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering. Wrongful death damages are intended to compensate the family for their losses due to the death of their loved one, and may include such things as medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, loss of companionship, lost income, emotional distress, and pain and suffering. Compensatory damages, on the other hand, are intended to compensate the injured party for losses they sustained as a result of an injury, such as medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. The key difference between wrongful death damages and compensatory damages is that in wrongful death cases, the damages are awarded to the family of the deceased, rather than to the injured party. This is to make sure that the family of the deceased is compensated for their loss through the wrongful death, rather than the injured party.

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