Compassionate legal support for your wrongful death case
Losing a loved one, even under natural circumstances, is devastating. If your loved one’s death was caused by someone else’s negligence or reckless behaviour, your grief and suffering are immeasurable.
At Correia & Collins, we know the value of your loved one’s life can never be set by a dollar amount on an insurance claim. What we can do for you in your darkest hours is look out for your needs and ensure the people at fault take responsibility for the financial losses you’re experiencing.
Types of compensation for wrongful death
If it can be demonstrated that your loved one’s death was the result of someone’s negligence or wrongful act, you may be able to claim compensation for funeral and burial expenses, for grief in the cases of children, plus other financial losses including loss of financial support, costs related to hiring someone to do work the deceased person used to do (e.g., home maintenance or yard work).
If your loved one was receiving care for their injuries before their death, you can request compensation for visitation costs. You can also sue for non-monetary damages such as loss of guidance or companionship.
Who can claim compensation for wrongful death?
When an accident results in a loss of life, many families go through a period of indecision or disagreement about whether to sue for wrongful death. Who can make the claim? Who should be compensated? No dollar amount can ever replace a lost parent, child, or life partner.
Beyond the emotional trauma, losing a loved one may have material impacts on your life. If the deceased was the primary earner for your family, you suddenly now face significant financial loss and an uncertain future. You deserve compensation for these losses. Under New Brunswick’s Fatal Accidents Act and Survival of Actions Act, family members and financial dependents of the deceased can pursue a claim or sue for wrongful death.
Caring, committed wrongful death lawyers in Saint John, New Brunswick
Amid your grief and loss, reaching out to a caring advocate can lift a weight of worry from your shoulders. The compassionate legal team at Correia & Collins will take care of the legal details and allow you to focus on your family as you grieve and honour the loved one you’ve lost. Don’t lose valuable time to uncertainty and indecision.