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After the tragic death of a close relative, pursuing legal action might be the farthest thing from your mind. Coping with the loss of a loved one can be one of life’s greatest challenges. The emotional impact of their loss could be even more difficult to bear if their death was sudden, violent, and preventable. Family members of wrongfully deceased accident victims often feel overwhelmed by their grief and their outrage. These feelings can be paralyzing, and can last for years. 

However, in accordance with the province’s Limitations Act, the close relatives of wrongfully deceased accident victims have only a short time in which they are entitled to pursue legal action. Despite the fact that there is no universal method or timeframe for coping with loss and grief, the province of Ontario imposes a two-year time limitation on bereaved relatives who wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.

In the aftermath of the tragic loss of a close family member, the days, weeks, and months following their deadly accident can start blurring together. When experiencing grief and loss, time can seem to lose all meaning. Unfortunately, if family members fail to take action within the prescribed two-year timeframe, they will forfeit their chance to pursue compensation for their losses through civil action. 

No amount of money can fully compensate grieving family members for the loss of their relative’s life. However, in addition to suffering devastating emotional and psychological losses as a result of their family member’s sudden and unexpected death, many bereaved relatives incur financial losses, as well. 

If the negligence of another party or entity was directly responsible for your close relative’s death, you might be entitled to compensation. By working with our Ottawa wrongful death lawyers, eligible family members might be able to file a claim against the at-fault party whose negligence led to their relative’s untimely death. By doing so, they might be able to recover compensation for damages they have incurred. 

The damages available to grieving family members of wrongfully deceased accident victims might be economic or non-economic in nature. If their relative did not succumb to their fatal injuries immediately and required hospitalization or other forms of medical intervention prior to their death, eligible family members might be entitled to compensation for medical expenses incurred before their passing. Eligible family members might also be able to file a claim for funeral expenses, burial costs, loss of expected future income, and other economic damages. Furthermore, they might be entitled to non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering or loss of consortium. 

According to the Ontario Family Law Act, the following relatives of wrongfully deceased accident victims might be eligible to pursue a wrongful death claim:

  • Parents
  • Children
  • Spouses
  • Grandparents
  • Grandchildren
  • Siblings

If someone else’s negligence led to your relative’s loss of life, consider taking advantage of a free initial consultation with our wrongful death lawyers serving Ottawa. To learn what you need to know about filing a wrongful death claim, book a free initial consultation with Preszler Injury Lawyers by calling 1-800-JUSTICE.

Speak with Our Ottawa Wrongful Death Lawyers Today

Our wrongful death lawyers serving Ottawa appreciate how emotionally difficult it can be to think about legal matters while you are experiencing overwhelming grief. We provide a cost-free, no-obligation consultation to all prospective clients, wherein you can feel safe to discuss your situation openly. 

To contact our Ottawa wrongful death lawyers, schedule your free initial consultation today by calling 1-800-JUSTICE.

 
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