Victims of medical malpractice can seek compensation for economic costs such as their medical bills (past and future), lost wages, and any decrease in earning capacity. A settlement may also include compensation for non-economic damages that range from pain and suffering to disfigurement and disability. Families pursuing a medical malpractice claim on behalf of a deceased loved one can pursue wrongful death damages that include the costs of the funeral and burial and the loss of the family member’s companionship, affection, support, and future earnings.