Washington Wrongful Death Damages Calculator

Washington lets the personal representative recover the economic and noneconomic damages of the spouse, children, or parents and siblings, and, since 2019, the decedent's own pain and suffering. There is no cap, fault is pure comparative, and you have three years.

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Estimate the wrongful death claim

Enter the economic, beneficiary and survival damages, and set the fault split.

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Beneficiaries recover noneconomic damages, and so does the estate

Washington's wrongful death statute, RCW 4.20.010, gives the personal representative an action for the economic and noneconomic damages of the beneficiaries listed in RCW 4.20.020.

The decedent's own pain and suffering is recoverable under RCW 4.20.060, and the claim must be filed within three years.

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This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on the cited Washington statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Washington attorney.