Loss of consortium
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Definition
In tort law, loss of consortium is the deprivation of benefits from a family relationship—including sex, affection, and companionship—because personal injuries caused by another person prevent the claimant from receiving them.
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What loss of consortium means
Loss of consortium describes the loss of relationship benefits such as sex, affection, and companionship following personal injuries caused by a tortfeasor. The term is used in the law of torts and concerns the person who would otherwise receive those benefits from the family relationship.