Where a person's death is caused by the wrongful act, fault or omission of another and suit is brought for damages, as provided for by §§ 20-5-106 and 20-5-107, the party suing shall, if entitled to damages, have the right to recover for the mental and physical suffering, loss of time and necessary expenses resulting to the deceased from the personal injuries, and also the damages resulting to the parties for whose use and benefit the right of action survives from the death consequent upon the injuries received.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 5 - Abatement and Survival of Actions
§ 20-5-101. No Abatement Where Cause Survives
§ 20-5-102. Actions Surviving Death of Party
§ 20-5-104. Revival by or Against Heirs
§ 20-5-105. Revival by or Against Successor in Interest
§ 20-5-107. Prosecution of Action by Representative or Surviving Spouse or Next of Kin
§ 20-5-108. Continuation of Decedent's Action
§ 20-5-111. Death of Beneficiary Before Action
§ 20-5-112. Death of Beneficiary During Action
§ 20-5-113. Damages Recoverable in Wrongful Death
§ 20-5-114. Death of Executor or Administrator