Article 231 of Civil Code

1 - Compensation for an unlawful act covers damage, even if it is moral damage. 2 - Moral damage includes, in particular, the physical or psychological harm suffered by a person as a result of interference with his life, body, liberty, chastity, honour, reputation, social or moral standing, or financial standing. Moral damage also includes the sorrow and grief felt by a person and the loss of feelings of love and affection resulting from the death of someone dear to him. 3 - Nevertheless, compensation for moral damage arising from death may be awarded only to spouses and relatives up to the second degree.