Compensation can vary widely after a wrongful death case. Overall compensation is determined by the specifics of your situation, the strength of your case, the extent of medical bills and funeral costs, and whether a judge awards punitive damages.
In a wrongful death case, you can seek damages for the income you anticipated receiving from your loved one. If the deceased was a primary wage earner or had children, compensation will likely be higher than it would be if the deceased was in retirement and had no dependents.
However, every case is different and depends on the circumstances of the death and the degree of negligence demonstrated by the responsible party.