Understanding Wrongful Death Claims in Alberta – 1-800-JUSTICE®

This video discusses the complexities of wrongful death claims, which arise when an individual dies due to another person's negligence, such as in car accidents or medical malpractice. Preszler Injury Lawyers emphasizes the emotional toll on families and the importance of accessing support services during this difficult time. Surviving family members may be entitled to bereavement damages and compensation for lost income and household services, which can significantly impact their financial stability. While a lawsuit cannot replace a loved one, it can provide necessary resources for families to move forward. For more information on wrongful death claims, contact Preszler Injury Lawyers at 1-800-JUSTICE.

Wrongful death claims are some of the most challenging cases that we handle at Preszler Injury Lawyers. A wrongful death claim arises when someone is killed due to another person's negligence. For example, this can occur in situations such as a car accident, a fall on dangerous property, an airplane crash, or medical negligence.

When someone you love is killed, the last thing you want to be worrying about is a lawsuit. While a lawsuit will never bring your loved one back, it can help your family move forward with your new life. Our focus is on helping your family access counseling and other services if you want them.

Surviving family members, such as spouses, children, parents, grandchildren, and siblings, are entitled to bereavement damages, which usually range between $49,000 and $882,000. Family members can also pursue claims for loss of income and loss of household services. This is especially important when the main breadwinner for a family dies in an accident, as the impact on their spouse and children is significant. The income that has been lost needs to be replaced, and we must ensure that the family is going to be okay.

Loss of household services takes into account the fact that family members contribute in non-monetary ways as well, such as performing household chores. Therefore, wrongful death lawsuits work to ensure that household expenses are replaced.

We appreciate that no amount of money can bring a family member back, but lawyers can work to help the family move forward and regain part of what was lost. For more information on a wrongful death claim, please call Preszler Injury Lawyers at 1-800-JUSTICE.