When seeking compensation for a wrongful death, you cannot guarantee what an insurance company will offer. However, many people include common types of compensation in their wrongful death claims, including the following:
Medical bills for the deceased prior to his or her death. This includes any medical costs that occurred due to the accident.
Loss of the deceased’s wages. If the deceased provided most of the financial support for your family, this can help you cover the bills until you’ve figured out how to manage your financial responsibilities without that income.
Loss of services provided by the deceased. A stay-at-home parent who took care of all childcare for your family, for example, likely saved your family a substantial amount on daycare bills. A parent who stayed at home may also have taken care of responsibilities like house cleaning or yard maintenance, which may cost a substantial amount to hire out.
Loss of companionship/guidance. When a parent or spouse dies in a wrongful death accident, financial compensation cannot return the companionship or guidance that they would have provided. Compensation can, however, make it possible for survivors to build a better life for themselves in spite of the loss.