Wrongful Death Damages in Vermont
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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team
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.
Wrongful Death Damages in Vermont
Under Vermont’s wrongful death statute, 14 V.S.A. § 1492, the damages recoverable include the value of lost services, society, and companionship, plus reasonable funeral and medical expenses. The law does not prescribe a fixed formula for these amounts; instead, it sets out factors for the trier of fact to weigh. A verified statutory cap of $1,308 applies to noneconomic damages for loss of love and companionship in certain cases, though the statute provides exceptions. The worked example below demonstrates how the cap interacts with other recoverable losses. For an estimate tailored to a particular decedent’s circumstances, the DocketMath calculator applies the statutory framework using the official source.
Governing authority
In Vermont, the wrongful death damages rule is set by 14 V.S.A. § 1492. The verified packet cites 14 V.S.A. § 1492 (https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/14/1492).
Vermont wrongful death damages: the verified value is $1,308 under 14 V.S.A. § 1492. The verified packet cites 14 V.S.A. § 1492 (https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/14/1492).
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.