Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer , Ontario Accident Benefits Compensation for Wrongful Death

Since 1999, David and our Ottawa personal injury lawyers have helped thousands of people through the most difficult and traumatic times of their lives. Some have lost a husband, a mother or even a child, as the result of an Ontario accident. David and our Ottawa personal injury lawyers bring a long history of helping families whose loved ones have been killed in Ontario accidents. When a family member or friend dies in an accident, loved ones are often left to struggling financially and in emotional despair. The loss of the life of a parent, spouse, child or friend is devastating. David and our Ottawa personal injury lawyers understand that nothing can bring back a loved one lost in an accident but they can fight for you to get maximum compensation for you and your family for the rest of your lives. In Ontario, accident benefits are available to family members who have lost a loved one. David and our Ottawa personal injury lawyers will also step in and take over for you by obtaining the necessary documentation, filling out the insurance paperwork and ensuring that you get the support you need at an incredibly difficult and stressful time.

Funeral Expenses up to $6,000.00

Spousal Death Benefit: $25,000.00

Dependents’ Death Benefit: $10,000.00 each

Ottawa personal injury lawyers experienced in wrongful death tort claims in Ontario (also known as Third Party Liability, Bodily Injury, Wrongful Death claim). A Tort claim is where you seek further compensation by suing the insurance company of the other driver. Family members have the right to sue based on the Family Law Act.

S. 61 (1) of the Family Law Act provides who can make a claim in the event of wrongful death.

61. (1) If a person is injured or killed by the fault or neglect of another under circumstances where the person is entitled to recover damages, or would have been entitled if not killed, the spouse, as defined in Part III (Support Obligations), children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters of the person are entitled to recover their pecuniary loss resulting from the injury or death from the person from whom the person injured or killed is entitled to recover or would have been entitled if not killed, and to maintain an action for the purpose in a court of competent jurisdiction.

S. 61 (2) of the Family Law Act provides that the damages recoverable may include:

(a) Actual expenses reasonably incurred for the benefit of the person injured or killed;

(b) Actual funeral expenses reasonably incurred;

(c) A reasonable allowance for travel expenses actually occurred in visiting the person during his or her treatment or recovery;

(d) 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; and

(e) 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.

* Loss of Income Claim (usually 60-65% for spouse where both spouses were working and 4% for each dependent children)

* Excess funeral expenses – above the $6000

* Loss of Care, Companionship and Guidance for family members, taking into account age, relationship, quality of relationship, self-sufficiency of family member, joint life expectancy [this is the “pain and suffering” claim on behalf of the family members]

* Loss of Household Services (home maintenance, handyman services etc)

* Loss of Caregiving Services (quantification of increased babysitting needs)

Our Ottawa personal injury lawyers understand that this is an incredibly difficult time for you and your family. They will help you with all of the above. We are truly sorry for your loss and understand that at this point in your life, you have enough on your plate. We are Ottawa personal injury lawyers that will go above and beyond to help any way we can. You need help. Let one of our experienced and dedicated Ottawa personal injury lawyers help you and your family.

If you have questions regarding wrongful death contact our Ottawa personal injury lawyers. We offer the following services:

• Free consultations
• No cost until the case is settled or won
• Fluency in many languages
• Availability for hospital and home visits
• Availability for evening and weekend appointments
• Accessibility via public transportation
• Free parking