When a person passes away from someone else’s mistakes, his or her loved ones may be emotionally devastated. Sadly, they may also suffer financial difficulties due to the many costs associated with funeral arrangements and the possible loss of the deceased’s income. While it may be difficult to think about taking legal action to pursue compensation for these expenses, there are limits in each state to the amount of time a deceased’s family members have to file a lawsuit. While no amount of compensation can replace the person you lost, a successful lawsuit may provide you with much needed financial support.