The compensation you receive depends entirely on the damages you suffered. For example, if you suffered a long-term disability after the accident, you will be unable to work. For this reason, your settlement amount will be higher. Non-economic damages include things like pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and more. For wrongful death victims, the surviving family members can also claim loss of consortium, loss of mentorship, loss of guardianship, loss of valuable services, and many other damages. If the wrongful death victim had dependents, the settlement would also considerably increase. The amount you can collect for these damages depends on a variety of factors that your attorney can discuss with you.