WRONGFUL DEATH LAWYERS
We deeply empathize with your tragic loss and understand how challenging this time must be for you and your family. At Wallace Smith LLP, we are dedicated to helping you navigate the legal complexities following the death of a loved one. Our experienced team is here to provide compassionate support and expert legal guidance to ensure you receive the compensation you are entitled to.
Understanding Your Entitlements for Wrongful Death Cases
If your loved one died in an automobile accident, you are likely entitled to receive compensation from at least one of two sources. The first is no-fault benefits, known in Ontario as statutory accident benefits (SABS). An application for SABS should be made to the appropriate insurer as soon as possible. We can help with this. Insurers are required to pay, regardless of who was at-fault for the accident:
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Funeral expenses up to $6,000.00 ($8,000.00 if optional coverage was purchased).
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Spousal death benefit in the amount of $25,000.00 ($50,000.00 if optional coverage was purchased).
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Dependent benefits in the amount of $10,000.00 each ($20,000.00 if optional coverage was purchased). If the deceased had no spouse, the $25,000.00 that would have been paid to them will be split equally between the dependents.
Pursuing Additional Compensation for Wrongful Deaths
A second source of compensation can be recovered though a lawsuit against the person, entity and/or company whose negligence is responsible for your loss. Through a lawsuit, family members may be able to recover:
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Damages for pain and suffering, otherwise known as a loss of care, guidance and companionship;
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Loss of your family member’s future income stream;
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Loss of housekeeping and home maintenance services;
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Counselling expenses; and
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Funeral expenses.
Contact Wallace Smith LLP for Wrongful Death Legal Support
During this difficult time, let Wallace Smith LLP help you in your wrongful death claim. Our experienced wrongful death lawyers are dedicated to helping families navigate the complexities of wrongful death cases. We provide compassionate, expert legal support to make sure you receive the compensation you're entitled to for funeral expenses, loss of future income, pain and suffering, and more. Contact Wallace Smith LLP today for a free consultation and let us help you secure the justice and support you need.