
Loss of Consortium
Generally speaking, Loss of Consortium is the value of the loss of services and affections resulting from an accident or injury to one's spouse. In other words, consider the fact where the man and woman are a team and essential figures in a family unit. And, let's say the wife is severely injured in an accident. The wife can no longer assist with the bathing and caring of small children. The wife may, as a result of the accident, deprive the husband of the attention, care, affection, comfort and sexual relationship that they possessed during the marriage. This love and affection and help with the daily functions of a family is
the nature of a Loss of Consortium claim.
In personal injury cases, Loss of Consortium damages should generally be claimed by the victim's spouse.