Which type of lawsuit addresses the injuries or damages incurred by the decedent right before death?

The correct answer is survival action because this type of lawsuit specifically allows for the claims of the decedent to be pursued after their death. It focuses on the injuries or damages that the individual suffered prior to their passing. This means that any compensation sought through a survival action is meant to address the losses incurred by the individual due to the wrongful act or negligence of another party while they were still alive. Essentially, it allows the estate of the deceased to continue the legal action that the decedent would have been able to pursue if they had not died.

In contrast, a wrongful death action differs in focus, as it is intended to compensate the survivors of the decedent for their loss due to the death, rather than addressing the deceased's own injuries or damages. Probate and succession deal with the distribution of the deceased person's estate rather than the personal injury claims related to their death. Therefore, survival action is the appropriate category for addressing the specific injuries or damages the deceased experienced right before their passing.