Overview
Lost a loved one and not sure what to do next?
You do not have to have everything figured out right away. When you are ready, it helps to start preserving information early because it can affect what can be proven later. Wrongful death claims can arise from many kinds of incidents, including a car accident involving a pedestrian, cyclist, or motorcyclist, a workplace accident, medical malpractice, or defective products.
Families are often managing grief and financial pressure at the same time. Early legal guidance can help reduce the burden by clarifying what claims may be available, who can bring them, and what timelines may apply.
Common challenges in wrongful death claims
Gathering time-sensitive evidence such as photos, witness information, and reports
Obtaining medical records and bills related to the incident
Documenting employment income and financial dependency
Explaining how the loss has affected the family financially and in day-to-day life
Identifying the correct at-fault parties and completing a proper liability investigation
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How Can Aaron Waxman and Associates, P.C. Help?
If your family has lost a loved one due to another party’s negligence, Aaron Waxman and Associates, P.C. can help you understand your options and take practical steps forward. This can include initiating a liability investigation, gathering key documents, working with the evidence needed to prove negligence, and preparing the claim so the losses are presented clearly and fairly.
If the death followed a collision, the firm can also advise on related issues that often arise in motor vehicle accidents, including claims connected to pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists, and when needed, coordination with accident benefits matters.
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We take on insurer and employer pushback, manage deadlines, and keep your claim moving so you can focus on recovery and stability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wrongful death is a type of claim family members can bring when a person dies as a result of negligent or reckless actions of another person, and the family has suffered losses that can be measured, such as financial losses.
A parent, spouse, child, grandparent, or sibling can make a wrongful death claim for the loss of a family member.
When you are able, it can help to:
- Gather information such as photos, witness details, and any reports
- Collect medical documents and bills related to the incident
- Obtain documents showing your loved one’s wages before death
- Document how your family’s life has been impacted financially and emotionally
In Ontario, the limitation period is generally two years from the date of death. If the claimant was under 18 at the time their family member passed away, the limitation period is 2 years after their 18th birthday.
Damages can include:
- Expenses on behalf of the deceased
- Funeral and burial costs
- Nursing, housekeeping, and other services provided between the accident and the date of death
- Loss of income and or financial support
- Loss of care, guidance and companionship
Generally, no. However, it may be possible to recover costs related to emotional stress, such as therapy and counselling expenses.
Damages are often divided based on what the surviving family members request. If an agreement cannot be reached, a judge or mediator may decide.
You are not required to hire a lawyer, but wrongful death claims can involve time-sensitive investigations, multiple family claimants, and detailed loss calculations. Speaking with a wrongful death lawyer early can help protect evidence, confirm deadlines, and clarify what your family may be able to pursue.
