Wrongful Death
Accountability For The Wrongful Acts or Negligence That Led To The Loss Of Your Loved One
Was somebody else responsible for the loss of your loved one?
Nothing will ever be the same without them, and you can never replace them. But if someone else was responsible for the loss of your loved one, you deserve more than an apology.
You might have grounds for compensation to cover the financial losses and mental/emotional burdens that you now have to face in the absence of your loved one if:
- Someone's negligence caused the injuries that led to your loved one's untimely death.
- A wrongful act that someone took was to blame.
- A company's oversight of an issue was a contributing factor.
When a family member is lost due to the negligent actions of another, it can be an overwhelming experience. I can help you during this difficult time by providing you with a clear picture of what you may be entitled to as the result of your loved one’s death.
I'll guide your family through this difficult process
The last thing you need at this point is any additional burden on your shoulders. There's enough to take care of as it is.
That's why I help families to navigate the complicated process of a wrongful death case—from investigating the accident, to calculating and determining damages, negotiating with the insurance company, and helping your family to figure out the fairest allocation of funds, I take care of it all so that your family can focus on being present with each other throughout this difficult time.
Here Are Some
Helpful Resources For Wrongful Death In Ontario
Recent Settlements
Some of the case results that Catherine has recently helped her clients to win.
$2.3 Million Settlement
Man suffers traumatic brain injury after being hit by truck.
Catherine's client was walking across the street to work when a motorist driving a truck struck him in the crosswalk. The police charged the driver with careless driving, failing to yield to a pedestrian, improper tires, improper breaks, and failing to surrender proof of insurance. The Defendant's plates were seized and the vehicle was classified as unfit.
As a result of his injuries, medical doctors opined the client would not work again, and require extensive, life-long medical care.
$1.3 Million Settlement
Man deemed catastrophically injured.
Catherine's client was injured when a vehicle ran a red light, resulting in a front-end collision. After years of fighting with the insurance companies, Catherine's client was deemed to be catastrophically injured due to physical and psychological injures. Medical experts found he would never be able to work again and would require significant future care.
$935,000 settlement
CPA suffers brain injury in head-on collision.
Catherine's client was injured when an elderly driver crossed the centreline, causing a head-on collision. Catherine's client made a remarkable recovery and was not deemed to have sustained catastrophic injuries. A partial return to work was successful and a settlement was reached for income losses, pain and suffering, and future rehabilitation.
Book A Consultation With
Guelph's Trusted Personal Injury Lawyer
If you've been hurt in an accident in Ontario, it pays to have Catherine in your corner. With her compassionate approach she'll take the time to understand your situation so that she can then fight to protect your future.
When booking your consultation, you can rest easy knowing that:
- There is no obligation if you take a consultation. This is simply your chance to share your story with Catherine and decide if she's the right lawyer to represent you.
- Everything you share is completely confidential.
- You pay nothing out of pocket. If you decide to work with Catherine, her fees are covered as a percentage of the verdict or settlement. She only gets paid when you win!
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