OPINION OF THE COURT
CRANE, J.
It is well settled that the damages recoverable in a wrongful death action are limited by the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law (EPTL) to fair and just compensation for the "pecuniary injuries" suffered by the survivors of a decedent for whose benefit an action is commenced (EPTL 5-4.3). These compensable damages include the loss of support, services, voluntary assistance, the prospect of inheritance, and the medical and funeral...
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