Zoe Rohrich

Nov 14, 2023 | nbcnews.com | Zoe Rohrich

Create your free profile or log in to save this articleNov. 14, 2023, 8:11 PM UTCBy New York is one of only two states that do not compensate for emotional loss in wrongful death lawsuits, but that may change with the proposed Grieving Families Act awaiting a signature from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Under current law, a deceased person’s potential future income largely determines the amount family members can receive in a successful suit.