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Wrongful Death Damages in Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s wrongful death statute, Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 1053, caps the total damages a plaintiff may recover. The law sets out the damages recoverable and provides that the total award is subject to a statutory reduction of 5% from the gross amount determined by the jury or court. This reduction applies before any allocation among beneficiaries. The official source at the Oklahoma Legislature website contains the exact statutory language and any exceptions. A step-by-step worked example below demonstrates how the 5% reduction is applied to a sample damage figure. To estimate damages in a specific case, use the DocketMath calculator, which applies the statute’s formula to the user’s own inputs.

Governing authority

In Oklahoma, the wrongful death damages rule is set by Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 1053. The verified packet cites Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 1053 (https://www.oklegislature.gov/OK_Statutes/CompleteTitles/os12.pdf).

Oklahoma wrongful death damages: the verified value is 5% under Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 1053. The verified packet cites Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 1053 (https://www.oklegislature.gov/OK_Statutes/CompleteTitles/os12.pdf).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the wrongful death damages calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.