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If a person dies as a result of someone else’s negligence or fault, family members may be entitled to compensation. Spouses (wife/husband) may be entitled to support, benefits, and damages for the loss of care, guidance and compensation, including losses of income, housekeeping assistance and other services. In some cases these benefits may be payable regardless of who is at fault. In other cases, a lawsuit is necessary to obtain compensation.
For a fuller explanation of how claims after a death work in Ontario, including who can claim and the deadlines that apply, see our page on wrongful death.
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Initial consultations are free. Call 905-409-2438, send a text, message us on WhatsApp, or use the contact form. Steven Polak is licensed as a lawyer in Ontario and practises with Lerners LLP at 123 Athol Street, Whitby.
