Wrongful death damages include losses suffered as a result of the death of your loved one. In order to calculate the damages in a wrongful death case, the following types of losses are considered:
Lost earning capacity
Lost inheritance
Lost maintenance, services, support, and advice
Mental and emotional anguish
Funeral and burial expenses
Loss of companionship, society, comfort, and love
If your case proceeds to trial, the court will determine how to divide these damages among you and your surviving family members. However, the dollar amount of damages is different in every case. Therefore, in order to obtain an accurate estimate of what your case may be worth, you should contact an attorney for assistance.