A loss of consortium claim is normally brought by a spouse of an injury victim. Damages for loss of consortium are meant to compensate the spouse for the harm caused to the marital relationship. Although sexual relations can be included in loss of consortium, there are many other elements. Spouses rely on each other for so much in life and to make a family and household work. When one becomes physical, mentally, or emotionally disabled the hardship on the other spouse can be overwhelming.
Loss of consortium for spouses can include loss of:
- Care
- Comfort
- Society
- Companionship
- Affection
- Protection
- Emotional support
- Assistance around the home
- Sexual relations
Parents and children of injury victims can also bring a claim of loss of consortium. Losing the care, love, advice, and protection that a parent provides is devastating to a child. No matter how hard the other parent tries to make up for it, you can never replace the participation of a parent.
We often think of personal injury cases as benefitting only the injured party, but the loved ones of injury victims are affected too, even when the victim is still alive. Loss of consortium claims cannot replace your loss, but they can help with the financial impact.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, please call our Houston, Texas personal injury attorneys or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
