Medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, property damage, and other out of pocket costs. You might also be able to receive pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and emotional trauma compensation. Your family members may be able to receive compensation under a loss of consortium claim. Loss of consortium is the fancy lawyer phrase for loss of a relationship. These claims can be as simple as playing catch with your kids, or as complex as loss of intimacy, love, affection, and companionship due to injury.