Wrongful Death Lawyer
Ontario Accidents

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim

Some of the accident victim's close relatives may bring a wrongful death claim, including:

• Surviving children.
• Surviving spouse.
• Dependent stepchildren.
• Dependent minors living in the victim's household for six months or longer.
• Dependent parents.

If there are no close relatives, more distant relatives may be able to file claims.

The victim’s estate may have rights to file a special kind of wrongful death claim called a “survival action.” In a survival action, the estate sues to recover the economic compensation the wrongful death victim could have claimed had the victim lived. Funds recovered in a survival action become part of the victim’s estate, to be distributed among the victim’s heirs.

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Lawsuits in Ontario by the Victim's Estate

There are many wrongful death cases can be settled without going to court. In other cases, your wrongful death lawyer will advise which parties to sue. Suing multiple parties could make it more likely that you will be properly compensated for your losses.

Examples of groups who may be sued after a wrongful death accident include:

• Drivers of cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
• Property owners.
• Property operators or managers.
• Franchisors and other service providers.
• Parent corporations.
• Government entities charged with maintaining public safety.
• Individuals whose violent actions caused the death.

Hiring A Wrongful Death Lawyer

You should hire a highly qualified wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible after the death occurs. If you delay, evidence may be lost, witness memories may fade, and claim-filing deadlines may pass.

The lawyers at The Reeves Law Group have a 98.7% recovery rate in personal injury cases. Our attorneys have over 25 years of successful experience handling accident claims.