What are the kinds of losses for which compensation can be recovered by the survivor of the deceased in a wrongful death case?

There are different categories of losses for which a survivor of the deceased might be able to recover compensation in a wrongful death case. The following are some of them:

·         pre-death pain and suffering of the deceased

·         medical costs incurred by the relative of the deceased as a result of the injury prior to his or her death

·         funeral and burial costs

·         loss of the deceased person's expected income

·         loss of care, guidance and nurturing that the deceased would have provided

·         loss of love and companionship

·         loss of consortium