The wrongful death of a loved one is one of the most painful and traumatic events a person can experience. Sadly, the result of a motor vehicle collision is sometimes the death of a loved one. When such a tragedy occurs, a family member including a spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent and grandchild may bring a claim against the negligent party for damages under the Ontario Family Law Act.
PURSUING JUSTICE
The damages that you may claim for include:
- Funeral expenses
- Treatment such as grief counselling
- Reimbursement for actual expenses reasonably incurred for the benefit of the deceased person
- Travel expenses incurred in visiting the person during his or her treatment or recovery
- Where, as a result of the injury, the claimant provides nursing, housekeeping or other services for the person, a reasonable allowance for loss of income or the value of the services
- An amount to compensate for the loss of guidance, care and companionship that the claimant might reasonably have expected to receive from the person if the injury or death had not occurred
- Compensation for the loss of your loved one’s financial support and household services financial contribution to family members of the person who died
- The expected loss of services, care, and/or assistance which the person who died provided or was expected to have provided to their surviving family members
- Expenses for care of surviving children
As there are applicable time restrictions within which to advance a wrongful death lawsuit, you should not delay in consulting a personal injury lawyer with expertise in wrongful death cases.
CHOOSING THE BEST WRONGFUL DEATH LAWYER FOR YOUR CASE
Each case is different and requires a careful assessment by a lawyer experienced in this area of law. Virk Personal Injury Law has the legal knowledge, skill and experience required to help you during this difficult time. We will answer your questions fully and honestly, offer expert analysis and a realistic assessment of your claim’s chances for success, and guide you through the legal process as smoothly and conveniently as possible. Reach out to us today for a free case consultation!