Wrongful death claims are intended to compensate surviving loved ones for the losses they have suffered as a result of the death. This compensation is referred to as damages. The damages available in wrongful death lawsuits include:
Loss of earning capacity
Loss of services, such as loss of childcare or loss of cooking and cleaning
Emotional anguish and mental distress
Loss of love, companionship, comfort, and society
Lost inheritance
Although these damages cannot undo the tragic losses that surviving loved ones are coping with, they can help ease the financial burden of the loss.