S2253 — Expands wrongful death act to allow recovery for mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, loss of society and loss of companionship.

S2253 — Expands wrongful death act to allow recovery 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 that can be recovered in wrongful death actions. While current law allows juries to award damages for pecuniary injuries and hospital,…Open in Informed Citizenry