ARE WRONGFUL DEATH PAYMENTS TAXABLE OR GARNISHABLE?
Wrongful death payments are not considered income and, as such, are not taxable. However, they could be subject to garnishment, both for medical costs incurred while your loved one was still alive and for child support. A medical malpractice lawyer in Orlando from Needle & Ellenberg, P.A. can advise you on what garnishment may look like for you.