We’re BC wrongful death lawyers serving Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Aldergrove, Surrey and Maple Ridge.
There is not much worse a person and family can endure than the untimely death of a family member and loved one. However it happens. When it happens as the result of another person’s negligence, that death may give rise to a wrongful death claim.
What is a wrongful death claim?
A wrongful death claim is advanced by people recognized in law as being financially dependent on someone who is killed as a result of another person’s negligence.
For example, if a father who is married and has 2 children aged 5 and 8 is killed in a car accident, and he did not cause the car accident, the surviving spouse and children have what is commonly referred to as a wrongful death claim.
Wrongful death claims in BC
In British Columbia, wrongful death claims are also called family compensation actions. The reason for this is that the statute setting out the provisions for these kinds of actions is called the Family Compensation Act.
What is claimed in a wrongful death action?
If you have a wrongful death claim, the main possible categories of compensation include:
- grief (in limited circumstances)
- financial loss
- expenses
Generally, the bulk of a wrongful death claim in BC is the financial loss of a family member – especially in the case of the death of a parent with younger children. The financial loss can be considerable
Who can claim for wrongful death claims?
We cover this in our article BC Wrongful Death Claim Lawyer Article: Compensation for Wrongful Death Claims.
Are there deadlines for starting a BC wrongful death action?
Yes. Like almost all tort actions in British Columbia, there are deadlines that must be adhered to. Therefore, if you suspect you have a wrongful death claim, talk to one of our BC wrongful death lawyers right away to find out if you have a wrongful death claim/action.
Do our wrongful death lawyers offer free consultations for wrongful death matters?
Yes. Simply call us toll free at 1-855-467-0505 or fill in the form to the right to contact us and we can arrange a free consultation with one of our BC wrongful death claim lawyers.
How much is a wrongful death claim worth?
Like all personal injury claims, it depends on the circumstances. Each wrongful death claim (a.k.a. family compensation actions) is different.
We’re BC wrongful death lawyers serving Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Aldergrove, Surrey and Maple Ridge.