According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 90 people die on U.S. roadways every day from car accidents. If you lost a loved one in a car accident, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death action on behalf of your late loved one and pursue additional damages, such as: Costs for arranging your loved one’s funeral, Loss of current and future financial support you would have received from your loved one, Loss of companionship, guidance, love, and affection, Loss of consortium, Loss of society, Your loved one’s final medical expenses.