Wrongful Death

When you lose one of your loved ones, it can be devastating. It is even more painful when the death is caused by the fault of another. A wrongful death claim falls under the Family Act in Ontario. Part V of the Family Act states that the spouse and other family members (children, grand children, parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters) are entitled to recover their monetary losses resulting from wrongful death, as well as compensation for loss of care, guidance and companionship.

The death could have occurred due to misdiagnosis, failure to give the right treatment, an error on the part of the hospital, failure of the hospital to start the procedure in a timely manner, administering the wrong medication or any other act that amounts to negligence or error.

When you lose a loved one, you need time to grieve. It is also important, when you are ready, for you to talk to a wrongful death lawyer. Talking to a wrongful death lawyer immediately can help you cover all your bases for a case and help with the prosecution of the case.

The amount that can be recovered hinges on the relevant facts and circumstances surrounding the death. The recoverable claim include reasonable expenses incurred, funeral expenses and the value of all benefits that the claimants can reasonably have expected to receive from the person if that person had not died.

Medical malpractice claims are among the most challenging claims to prove in court. They require expert testimony from medical professionals. Meet with our Medical Malpractice expert lawyer, Certified by The Law Society of Upper Canada or a Specialist in Medical Malpractice (Health) Law and Civil Litigation.

If you have lost a loved one due to wrongful death – you may be entitles to compensation. Contact one of our Richmond Hill wrongful death lawyers today for a free consultation and speak directly with a lawyer about your case. Call us at 905-884-9242.