While losing a loved one is always painful, it is especially painful when their passing never should have happened. When an individual or entity acts carelessly and causes the death of another, the family of the victim may pursue what is known as a wrongful death claim to recover damages such as medical, funeral, and burial expenses; pain and suffering the deceased suffered prior to his or her death; lost earnings the deceased would reasonably be expected to have earned over the course of his or her lifetime; for spouses, damages for loss of comfort, care, companionship, and guidance of the deceased; and for children under 18 years of age, damages for loss of the familial relationship. Regardless of what kind of incident brought about your loved one’s untimely death, you need an experienced attorney on your side to help you navigate the complexities involved in pursuing a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death claims often require significant investigation and the use of medical and economic experts.