Art. I, § 16

Damages for injuries causing death

Right Individual Rights Art. I · Bill of Rights

Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term

The right of action now existing to recover damages for injuries resulting in death, shall never be abrogated; and the amount recoverable shall not be subject to any statutory limitation.

Simplified explanation

The existing right of action to recover damages for injuries resulting in death shall never be abrogated, and the amount recoverable shall not be subject to any statutory limitation.