These types of claims compensate close relatives who depended upon the deceased for financial or emotional support. Potential damages in wrongful death cases include costs for: Medical expenses Funeral and burial expenses Loss of companionship Loss of future earnings In addition to the above, if the decedent suffered pain before his or her death, a separate action can be brought for the decedent’s pain and suffering. Maryland has a cap on the amount of non-economic damages that a court can award a plaintiff. However, there are no caps on economic damages.