A personal representative of the deceased’s estate (such as the executor of their will) can seek compensation for family members and the estate through a wrongful death claim. This person must file the claim in court within two years of the date of the death.
Claimants can recover compensation for expenses and effects such as:
Medical and funeral expenses paid directly by the family member or the estate.
Loss of support and services provided by the deceased to their family members.
Loss of instruction, companionship, guidance, and instruction.
Mental pain and suffering.
Lost wages, benefits, and other earnings from the time of the deceased’s final injury until their death.
Loss of net accumulations to the deceased’s estate from the income they would have earned and saved if they had survived.