It can be difficult to put a monetary value on a lost life, but Utah allows for the families of loved ones to seek compensation for their losses. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be able to pursue damages for:
Funeral expenses. A wrongful death claim can recover funeral expenses for the deceased.
Medical bills. If the damages necessitated medical care for the deceased, you can recover any medical expenses related to the injury that led to the death.
Lost wages. In a wrongful death claim, lost wages can include any wages lost due to taking time off to recover from the injury that led to death, as well as any future lost wages the deceased would have potentially earned in his or her expected lifetime before the accident.
Pain and suffering. If the deceased’s injuries lead to ongoing pain and emotional suffering, a claim can recover compensation for these damages.
Lost of companionship and care. Immediate family and dependents can recover monetary compensation for loss of companionship and care. Spouses of the deceased can also recover damages for loss of intimacy with their partners.
Punitive damages. These damages serve to punish the responsible party and discourage the behavior that leads to wrongful death.