655.016 Claim by minor sibling for loss of society and companionship. Subject to s. 655.017, a sibling of a person who dies as a result of malpractice has a cause of action for damages for loss of society and companionship if the sibling was a minor at the time of the deceased sibling's death. This section does not affect any other claim available under this chapter.
History: 1997 a. 89.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 655 - Health care liability and injured patients and families compensation.
655.003 - Exemptions for public employees and facilities and volunteers.
655.004 - Rule-making authority.
655.005 - Health care provider employees.
655.009 - Actions against health care providers.
655.015 - Future medical expenses.
655.016 - Claim by minor sibling for loss of society and companionship.
655.017 - Limitation on noneconomic damages.
655.019 - Information needed to set fees.
655.23 - Limitations of liability; proof of financial responsibility.
655.24 - Insurance policy forms.
655.245 - Insurance policy limitations.
655.25 - Availability and effectiveness for health care liability insurance.
655.26 - Reports on claims paid.
655.27 - Injured patients and families compensation fund.
655.275 - Injured patients and families compensation fund peer review council.
655.42 - Establishment of mediation system.
655.43 - Mediation requirement.
655.44 - Request for mediation prior to court action.
655.445 - Request for mediation in conjunction with court action.
655.45 - Reports to licensing bodies.
655.455 - Notice to health care providers and fund.