In wrongful death lawsuits, families are able to seek economic and non-economic damages in relation to their loved one’s death. Economic damages typically include the amount of financial support and the loss of value of household services that the deceased relative would have provided.       To receive non-economic damages, you also have to prove that your family suffered emotionally, mentally, physically, and financially because of your loved one’s death. That includes your pain and suffering, loss of the deceased’s income and earning capacity, development of mental health issues, and reduced quality of life. Proving non-economic damages can be difficult because there is no standard in which to prove them, which is why you’ll need the help of an expert.