Wrongful Death Lawyers in Toronto

A claim of “wrongful death” is brought when a person’s death is the result of someone else’s negligence. Wrongful death claims can be brought against individuals, corporations, governments, and institutions on behalf of the victim from relatives, with the help of a wrongful death attorney. At Steinmetz & Associates, our dedicated wrongful death lawyers in Toronto can assure that you are fairly compensated for the death of a loved one by assisting you with your wrongful death claim.

Wrongful Death Litigation

Wrongful death claims filed by relatives of the victims or a wrongful death lawyer vary in their type. The most common types of wrongful death are automobile collisions, medical malpractice (failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis due to anaesthesia-related problems, or incorrect treatment/medication that leads to death), and workplace accidents (unsafe work conditions that lead to death). Defective or malfunctioning products, unsafe premises, and lack of security can also lead to wrongful death claims.

The Ontario Family Law Act allows eligible family members to collect compensation in cases of wrongful death for:

• Economic and non-economic losses for expenditures incurred before a person dies;
• Funeral expenses;
• Travel expenses;
• Loss of present and future income for dependents;
• Shared family income;
• Loss of household services that would have been undertaken by the deceased;
• Loss of companionship and guidance.
• In general, the damages awarded are structured so that the claimant receives 60-70% of the net income that the deceased would have earned in the period commencing from the date of the accident up to the end of their working life expectancy

How a Wrongful Death Lawyer Can Help

When your loved one passes, it is not only a difficult time emotionally to cope with the situation, but a cascade of issues stems out from the event ranging from legal to financial. There will be costs associated with organizing the funeral services and even dealing with a loss of income that impacts immediate family members. Receiving compensation to cover those costs is the minimum that one can expect from the party that is liable for the wrongful death. Collecting that compensation is becoming a more and more difficult task to handle without the help of a wrongful death lawyer in Toronto. You may discover that your insurance claim is denied on a basis of subtle technicality, or that the person who caused the death refuses to accept responsibility or compensate you for the loss you have suffered. The case becomes more complicated when filing the case against a corporation or institution that may inevitably result in a prolonged legal battle. Seeking justice for wrongful death cases is a difficult battle to fight on your own, especially during a trying time after losing a loved one. You do not need to undergo it yourself — trust a team of professional wrongful death lawsuit lawyers who will not charge you a cent until the case is won.

From car accident lawyers to sexual assault lawyers, Steinmetz & Associates personal injury lawyers firm in Toronto is always at your side to tackle complex medical, legal, and insurance issues in Toronto.