Wrongful Death Lawyer in St. John's — what to expect
A wrongful death claim in Newfoundland and Labrador lets dependants and family members recover for the financial and emotional loss caused by a preventable death — whether from a collision near Signal Hill, a workplace incident, or medical negligence at Health Sciences Centre.
These claims are filed by the family, not the estate, and cover loss of financial support, loss of guidance and companionship, and funeral expenses, under Newfoundland and Labrador's Fatal Accidents-style legislation. Our St. John's team handles the entire claim directly with the responsible party's insurer so your family isn't negotiating your loss with a claims adjuster, and takes the matter to Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador if a fair resolution isn't offered.
What this can cover
- Loss of financial support and dependency
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of guidance, care and companionship
- Grief-related damages where permitted by provincial law