17.71 DAMAGES: DEATH OF EMPLOYEE refers to the damages that an employer may be liable to pay in the event of the death of an employee due to an accident or illness while they are in the course of their employment. This type of damage can be broken down into two main categories: wrongful death damages and survival damages. Wrongful death damages are compensation for the pecuniary losses suffered by the family of the deceased, such as loss of support or financial security. Survival damages are compensation for the pain and suffering endured by the deceased prior to their death. In some cases, the employer may also be liable for punitive damages if their negligence or recklessness caused or contributed to the employee’s death.
17.71 DAMAGES: DEATH OF EMPLOYEE refers to the damages that an employer may be liable to pay in the event of the death of an employee due to an accident or illness while they are in the course of their employment. This type of damage can be broken down into two main categories: wrongful death damages and survival damages. Wrongful death damages are compensation for the pecuniary losses suffered by the family of the deceased, such as loss of support or financial security. Survival damages are compensation for the pain and suffering endured by the deceased prior to their death. In some cases, the employer may also be liable for punitive damages if their negligence or recklessness caused or contributed to the employee’s death.