Yes, you can seek compensation for the expenses and effects of your loss through a wrongful death claim. This claim follows a similar process as personal injury claims and can also be filed as a lawsuit in court within two years of the death.You can seek compensation through a wrongful death claim. This compensation can include loss of financial support provided by the deceased, including the loss of wages and benefits the deceased would have earned if they survived. Plaintiffs can recover intangible, like loss of companionship, moral support, affection, and love that the deceased gave to family, and the grief, sorrow, and mental suffering you incurred from your loss. Finally, plaintiffs can recover the cost of a funeral and burial or cremation.