Every wrongful death case in the US is different, and there are numerous factors, that could possibly dictate each case’s value. The following are the general types of damages one could seek in a case of wrongful death.

Medical Bills

In several wrongful death cases, it is likely the decedent spent many days in the hospital or even longer, undergoing surgeries and getting treatment. He or she may have got emergency transportation as well as other treatments. Often, these bills add up and place a lot of financial stress upon the surviving family members. These economic damages could be claimed by one of them, who is entitled to do so, in a wrongful death suit.

Funeral and Burial Expenses

The costs relating to both funeral and burial could possibly be very high and even amount to thousands of dollars. They are also economic damages survivors of deceased people can claim in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Loss of Income

This is another essential aspect of the damages. In order to determine their right amount, the deceased person’s anticipated income (had the person lived) has to be calculated. His or her health and life expectancy, alongside inflation, are some of the elements that have to be taken into account. This category could include loss of benefits besides wages like healthcare, retirement benefits, pensions, as well as social security income.

Loss of Care

If the deceased was actually a “stay-at-home” parent, then the survivors could get compensation for the burden of financial nature the loss of that person would put upon the family. In addition, costs of housekeeping, childcare, as well as other domestic services sought could be comprised in this category.

Pain and Suffering

This type of damages could be awarded in significant wrongful death cases. They are intended to compensate for survivors’ pain and suffering following their loved one’s passing away. This one falls under the non-economic damages category. Any of the experienced wrongful death lawyers will surely be able to calculate damages such as these.

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages are granted in wrongful death cases where the kind of negligence upon the defendant’s part was particularly egregious. They are often granted in those arising from defective products where their manufacturer knew it was either dangerous or faulty, but failed to recall them all from the market or warn consumers of the dangers thereof.