In some states a survival action cannot exist if the decedent's death was instantaneous.

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A survival action is meant to compensate for the decedent's pain and suffering prior to death. If death was instantaneous, there would be no period of suffering for which to compensate, thus in some states, a survival action cannot be pursued under these circumstances.

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