Wrongful death claims compensate the victim’s family. Since the decedent cannot benefit from an award, the focus is on providing family members with compensation that pays for their financial and emotional losses. Typical categories of damages in wrongful death claims include the following: Lost income Lost benefits, such as health insurance Pain and suffering of the family Funeral expenses Loss of relationships Emotional distress Survival actions are brought by the executor of the decedent's estate on behalf of the departed. These actions claim benefits for the decedent's damages as opposed to the family’s, such as lost income, medical bills, and pain and suffering.