Damages in a wrongful death case typically fall into two different categories. The first category involves monetary damages experienced as a result of your loved one’s death. These may include: (1) Medical bills, including any emergency care required to treat the injury that led to the death of your loved one, (2) Funeral expenses and burial expenses, (3) Income and benefits lost as a result of the death. The second category of damages involves non-economic losses you and your family experienced. This may include: (1) Physical pain, suffering, grief, anguish, and shock, (2) Lost value of household services performed by your deceased loved one, (3) Loss of love, affection, companionship, and guidance, (4) Loss of consortium.