Can pain and suffering be recovered for a decedent?

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Can pain and suffering be recovered due to pain and sufferings suffered by decedent. Yes. That would be an element of the damages that could be recoverable in what’s called a survival action where someone has died as a result of negligence or recklessness of someone some third party and in the before they could actually bring their own lawsuit. They passed away the right to bring the suit survives their death. Hence the survival action. The personal representative brings it our firm handles these kinds of cases. If you would like to consult with us about a particular case call us at Peake and Fowler law firm in Columbia South Carolina.