The sudden loss of a loved one is devastating—especially when it could have been prevented. While no legal action can undo your loss, a wrongful death claim can help your family achieve accountability, financial stability, and a sense of justice during an incredibly difficult time.
At GotInjured.ca, we stand beside grieving families across Ontario, providing compassionate guidance and strong legal advocacy. You pay $0 upfront, and we only get paid if we secure compensation for your family.
A wrongful death claim arises when a person loses their life due to another party’s negligence, carelessness, or wrongful conduct. In Ontario, these claims are typically brought under the Family Law Act, allowing certain family members to seek compensation for the losses they have suffered as a result of the death.
Under Ontario law, the following individuals may be entitled to compensation:
Spouse or partner
Children or stepchildren
Parents or grandparents
Siblings
Other dependants financially reliant on the deceased
The estate (in specific circumstances)
Our team will carefully assess your situation and explain who is eligible to bring a claim.
Wrongful deaths often result from preventable accidents and unsafe conditions, including:
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian fatalities caused by reckless or negligent driving.
Pedestrian & Cyclist Accidents
Fatal injuries involving vulnerable road users in intersections, crosswalks, and roadways.
Workplace Accidents
Construction incidents, industrial accidents, or unsafe working environments.
Medical Negligence
Misdiagnosis, surgical errors, delayed treatment, or medication mistakes.
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability
Fatal falls caused by unsafe property conditions, poor maintenance, or winter hazards.
Long-Term Care & Nursing Home Negligence
Abuse, neglect, or lack of supervision leading to fatal outcomes.
If negligence played any role in your loved one’s passing, you may have legal options.
While compensation can never replace a life, it can help relieve the financial burden families often face after a tragic loss. Depending on the circumstances, compensation may include:
Loss of Financial Support
Income and benefits your loved one would have provided.
Funeral and Burial Expenses
Reasonable costs associated with final arrangements.
Loss of Care, Guidance, and Companionship
Emotional and relational losses suffered by family members.
Medical Expenses Prior to Death
Treatment and care costs incurred before passing.
Loss of Household Services
The value of contributions your loved one made at home.
Our lawyers work with financial experts to ensure no loss is overlooked.
We understand that legal matters are the last thing you want to deal with while grieving. Our role is to shoulder that burden for you.
Conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of death
Gathering evidence, expert opinions, and documentation
Handling all communication with insurance companies
Accurately valuing long-term and future losses
Negotiating aggressively for a fair settlement
Taking the case to court if justice demands it
We treat every family with respect, dignity, and compassion.
At GotInjured.ca, we believe that strong legal representation plays a critical role in recovery after an injury. Regardless of the complexity of your case, our focus remains on protecting your rights, challenging insurance companies when necessary, and helping you pursue the best possible outcome with care and professionalism.
Our experienced, multilingual lawyers handle complex injury cases with confidence.
Each case is handled based on the client’s unique needs—not a one-size-fits-all process.
We provide high-quality, client-focused legal representation with clear communication at every step.
We maintain strict professional and ethical standards in every case we take on.
We make it easy to get legal help after an injury by handling the legal work while keeping you informed every step of the way.
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Eligible family members and dependants under the Family Law Act may bring a claim.
Generally, two years from the date of death, though some exceptions apply.
Every case is unique. Compensation depends on income loss, family dependency, and circumstances of the death.
No. We work on a contingency basis—no fees unless we win.
If you’ve been injured and have questions about your rights, we’re here to listen.
