Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

What is a ''Loss of services claim''?

I'm divorced,but while married my wife was involved in a vehicle accident that was no fault of hers.Her attorney that's handling the accident case has contacted me by mail regarding a hearing date on the matter.The letter I received stated that if I wished to pursue any loss of services claim concerning her settlement, I must appear and give testomony at that time.What is a ''Loss of services claim''?


Asked on 6/20/02, 6:08 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: What is a ''Loss of services claim''?

A spouse may make such a claim when they have lost the services, society and companionship (loss of ability to have sexual relations, unable to do household functions, unable to participate in social functions, having to take physical care of them) of their injured spouse. The value of this claim depends on your situation at the time of the accident and the length of time these services were lost.

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Answered on 6/20/02, 10:21 am
Robert R. Groezinger GroezingerLaw P.C.

Re: What is a ''Loss of services claim''?

It is a clim that you make for the loss of services that your wife's injuries caused to you, i.e., a loss of services, society, companionship, consortium, etc, as the legal-ese goes.

Now...if you do give testimony, that means that you ARE a named plaintiff in the lawsuit.

If that is the case, then there may be other issues that arise vis-a-vis the legal representation as it might currently exist.

Any questions, please feel free to contact me at any of the telehone numbers or at [email protected].

Good Luck

Robert R. Groezinger

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Answered on 6/20/02, 12:49 pm


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