What is the most you can sue for in a wrongful death claim?

The maximum compensation in your wrongful death case sometimes depends on who pays in a wrongful death suit. For example, your award may be limited to the amount of the responsible party’s insurance policy limits.

In general, you could be entitled to money for:

• Medical bills the deceased incurred as a result of the accident
• Burial and funeral expenses
• Loss of income for the family
• Loss of pension or retirement savings
• Loss of inheritance
• Loss of companionship and consortium
• The deceased person’s pain and suffering