There is nothing more heart-wrenching than the death of a loved one. Especially when it was preventable or the result of someone else’s negligence. It is a loss that can never be overcome. Every family member provides support to their loved ones in their own unique way. Whether financially, emotionally, or through guidance, instruction and companionship.

Remaining family members are left wondering how they will manage financially or otherwise care for the rest of the family in the absence of their loved one. If the deceased supported the family, either financially or in a caregiving role, there is often a drastic impact on the family’s income or ability to care for children or other dependants. In some cases, the deceased may have been a child or grandchild. The loss of love, care and companionship is devastating.

There are certain provisions under the Ontario Family Law Act that set out the entitlements for family members such as spouses, parents, children and grandparents. The lawyers at Cook Reynolds LLP have years of experience dealing with the complexities that often come with the loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence.

Speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer from Cook Reynolds. We’re here to help with offices in the Hamilton/Burlington and St. Catharines Ontario area, also serving the surrounding areas.