Toronto Personal Injury Lawer Blog - Findlay Law

What exactly does the term "wrongful death" mean legally?

Wrongful death is a legal term used to describe the death of an individual who has died because of the negligence or wrongful actions of another individual and further, that the death entitles the deceased person's survivors to financial compensation for their loss. Since nothing can ever replace the loss of a loved one this leaves the legal system with only one option to bring justice and a measure of comfort to the survivors and that is by assessing monetary damages on the responsible individual or entity that caused the death.

What are some examples of a wrongful death?

One of the most common examples of a wrongful death is a death caused by an automobile accident. A death caused by medical malpractice, a construction site accident, the use of a defective product or defective drug, or a death as the result of being a victim of a crime all constitute wrongful deaths.

What kind of financial compensation is available to the survivors of a victim of a wrongful death?

Financial compensation to the survivors may include payment for medical, funeral and burial expenses, payment for the deceased's pain and suffering prior to their death, loss of financial support for the survivors along with lost future earning potential and the pain and suffering of the survivors due to the loss of their loved one.

If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence or wrongful actions of someone else, please contact the Findlay Law Offices located in Hamilton, Ontario today to discuss the course of action you need to take to secure your legal rights.