Successful wrongful death lawsuits allow loved ones to recover two types of damages:nEconomic damages: Economic damages pay for all out-of-pocket expenses due to the fatal accident. These may include funeral expenses, attorney fees, burial expenses, and health care bills. Generally, economic damages are easier to negotiate or validate because they are very trackable. As long as you have copies of paid or outstanding bills and invoices, you should be able to prove your economic expenses.