There are two main types of damages associated with wrongful death lawsuits: economic and non-economic damages. “Damages” are a type of remedy in the form of a monetary award paid to an individual who brings a successful lawsuit. “Economic damages” refers to monies awarded for quantifiable losses that are proven to the jury. Examples of potential reasons for economic damage awards include but are not necessarily limited to medical expenses, funeral costs, lost wages, and the financial contributions that the deceased would have provided to their family.