Ontario Wrongful Death Lawyers

No one prepares for the unexpected death of a loved one. Unfortunately, because of the negligence of certain people or organizations, many family members across Ontario experience the unfair trauma of losing a close relative in violent, senseless, and preventable accidents.

Traumatic accidents resulting in wrongful deaths can happen anywhere. According to Ontario’s most recent preliminary annual road safety report, 535 people across the province lost their lives as the result of motor vehicle collisions in 2020 alone. 

No matter the circumstances, accidents caused by someone else’s negligence can have tragic consequences. In Ontario, traumatic incidents that frequently result in the wrongful loss of life include:

• Car accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• E-bike and e-scooter accidents
• Boating accidents
• Snowmobile accidents
• ATV accidents
• Incidents of medical malpractice
• Incidents of professional negligence
• And more

When tragedy strikes, the close relatives of wrongfully deceased accident victims often feel the repercussions for years to come. Losing a close family member is never an easy process to endure, but it is even more difficult when their death was the result of another party or entity’s negligence.  

After losing a close relative in an accident, it can be difficult for their family members to know what to do next, how to healthily manage their grief, how to fight for justice on their deceased relative’s behalf, and how to recover peace of mind. While no amount of money will be able to fill the void left by a wrongfully deceased accident victim, by working with an Ontario wrongful death lawyer, eligible family members may be able to recover damages they have incurred because of their relative’s tragic, untimely passing. 

To learn more about how Preszler Injury Lawyers may be able to assist you, contact us online today, or call 1-800-JUSTICE and receive a free initial consultation.

Who Can Pursue an Ontario Wrongful Death Claim?

At Preszler Injury Lawyers, we know that no monetary settlement will be able to cure the grief you are experiencing after the sudden, violent, and preventable death of a loved one. However, by working with our wrongful death lawyers serving Ontario, certain bereaved family members may be able to pursue a civil claim against the negligent party responsible for their relative’s death in order to recover financial compensation for damages they have incurred. 

Close family members who may be eligible to pursue legal action include:  

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

If you are eligible to pursue a wrongful death claim, schedule your free initial consultation with Preszler Injury Lawyers. To learn more about options for financial recovery that might be available to you, call 1-800-JUSTICE.

Damages That Might Be Available

The people left behind by wrongfully deceased accident victims are often forced to endure years and even decades of emotional distress. However, in addition to their emotional and mental anguish, close family members often incur financial losses as a result of their loved one’s death. 

In the days, weeks, or months leading to their untimely death, an accident victim’s relatives may incur high costs related to their medical care and treatments. When fatally wounded accident victims succumb to their injuries, their family members may be required to pay exorbitant costs for funeral services, interment, and other necessary expenses. Furthermore, bereaved family members who relied on their deceased relative may suffer the loss of future income expected over their lifetimes, as well as non-pecuniary damages, including the loss of guidance or companionship.  

By pursuing a civil claim against the negligent party whose wrongful actions led to your family member’s tragic, unexpected passing, our Ontario wrongful death lawyers may be able to help you recover damages you incurred as a result of your relative’s death, as well as damages you will incur in the future. These damages might include:   

• Medical costs incurred prior to your loved one’s death 
• Funeral and burial costs 
• Loss of future earnings anticipated over your loved one’s lifetime 
• Loss of guidance or companionship 
• And possibly more, if eligible 

How Much Time Do Relatives Have to Pursue a Wrongful Death Claim in Ontario?

There is no universally accepted standard for how long the grieving process should take. Instead, grief is a unique, idiosyncratic journey. It is a process that everyone experiences differently at different moments in their lives, and at their own pace. 

It can take months, or even years for family members in mourning to feel up to the challenge of pursuing financial compensation for the losses they have incurred because of their relative’s wrongful death. However, in accordance with the province’s Limitations Act, bereaved family members have only two years from the date of their loved one’s passing in which to begin legal proceedings. 

If eligible relatives fail to act within this relatively short time period, they will forfeit their only chance to pursue the compensation they are rightfully owed. While it might be difficult, while it might seem overwhelming, consulting with an Ontario wrongful death lawyer immediately could be critical. Without the immediate assistance of a wrongful death lawyer serving Ontario, you may lose your only chance to recover the compensation you deserve.

Schedule Your Free Initial Consultation with our Ontario Wrongful Death Lawyers 

Our compassionate, sensitive, and understanding wrongful death lawyers serving Ontario are committed to helping bereaved family members of wrongfully deceased accident victims. During a free initial consultation with our Ontario wrongful death lawyers, you will have the opportunity to learn about options that may be available to you and chart a way forward, if you are eligible to pursue a civil claim.  

To discuss your situation and learn how we may be able to help with your case, contact Preszler Injury Lawyers today and schedule your no-obligation, cost-free first meeting with our wrongful death lawyers serving Ontario. To receive case-specific legal advice, call us today.