There are two different categories of damages that the jury may award under a wrongful death claim. The first category covers the time from the occurrence of the initial injury until the decedent passed away. This can include damages for medical expenses, lost wages and burial expenses.  The second category of damages are to cover the loss you experience as the decedent’s spouse or next of kin. This can include compensation for the wages lost as a result of the untimely death of your loved one. The jury may also award damages for the sorrow, grief, pain and suffering that resulting from the loss of your loved one.