A:The amount of financial compensation awarded in a wrongful death claim varies greatly depending on the unique situation, but you may be able to recover the following types of damages after your loved one’s wrongful death: 1) Medical expenses, including hospitalization, treatment, medication, and more;\r 2)
Funeral expenses;\r 3) Loss of income your loved one would have earned in his or her life;\r 4) Your loved one’s pain and suffering;\r 5)
Loss of assistance, protection, and care your loved one would have provided;\r 6)
Loss of companionship, guidance, and advice your loved one would have provided; and\r 7)
Punitive damages, meant to penalize the at-fault party for wrongdoing.