Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Virginia

Wrongful death

Can a mother of a slain man file a wrongful death lawsuit if the man had a wife?


Asked on 6/13/09, 5:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Wrongful death

Yes, although if the parent were awarded damages in the wrongful death suit, the surviving spouse of the deceased would be eligible to share in the award. (See Va. Code Sec. 8.01-53.)

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Answered on 6/14/09, 9:55 pm


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