What Is Loss of Consortium in a New York Injury Case?

A Claim for the Spouse

Loss of consortium compensates a spouse for the loss of companionship, services, and intimacy resulting from the injured partner's harm.

Derivative but Distinct

The claim is derivative — it depends on the injured spouse's underlying claim — but it represents a separate, real loss.

Proving It

Testimony about how the injury changed the marital relationship supports the claim. An attorney can present it alongside the primary case.