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Under certain circumstances, you can claim compensation under the Family Compensation Act if a loved one has been killed in a motor vehicle accident. The Act is woefully inadequate, and has been the subject of much needed reform.
The Act limits the class of family members who can bring a claim for compensation to:
- the spouse of the deceased, including a common law spouse
- the children of the deceased, including children if the deceased was a stepparent, or had acted in the role of a parent
- the parents of the deceased, including grandparents and stepparents (under certain circumstances) of the deceased
A Court can award compensation for:
- loss of love, care, and guidance, however only for the children of the deceased
- past and future loss of financial support
- pass and future loss of household services
- medical and hospital expenses
- funeral and related expenses
- loss of inheritance
- tax gross-up and management fees, with respect to a future loss award
- Public Guardian and Trustee fees
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Please contact Veale Law for a free consultation if you have any questions relating to a wrongful death claim for you or your family members.