Most often, a loved one will be able to file a wrongful death claim to receive compensatory damages. These types of damages are things like:
Loss of the deceased’s love and affection
Your loved one’s pain and suffering they experienced when they were injured before they passed away
Your loved one’s funeral and burial expenses
Your loved one’s lost wages that they would have continued to earn if they had lived
These are just a few of the types of damages that you could win if your wrongful death lawsuit is successful.