A4722 — Expands wrongful death act to include damages for mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, loss of society, and loss of companionship.

A4722 — Expands wrongful death act to include damages for mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, loss of society, and loss of companionship. · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends N.J.S.2A:31-5 to expand the types of damages a jury may award in wrongful death actions. While current law allows for damages based on pecuniary injuries and funeral or medical exp…Open in Informed Citizenry