British Columbia Representation for Wrongful Death
The loss of a loved one is devastating, and when that death has been caused by a preventable medical error, it can be even more painful for the surviving family and friends. In British Columbia, the Family Compensation Act governs cases involving wrongful death. It is important for families to understand this and other laws, as well as how those laws may impact their right to compensation.
Pacific Medical Law represents families with loved ones who have died as a result of medical malpractice. We provide comprehensive legal assistance and personal attention to our clients who often have to deal with the additional physical, emotional and financial burdens of death caused by the negligence of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals.
Vancouver Wrongful Death Lawyers
In British Columbia, if medical malpractice results in a wrongful death, compensation is limited primarily to the economic loss suffered by those who were dependent on the deceased. This includes the loss of a portion of the deceased's income and the loss of household services previously performed by the deceased.
Families cannot receive benefits for grief or emotional trauma. Unfortunately, this means that not all wrongful death cases can be pursued cost effectively.
Medical Malpractice Resulting in Wrongful Death
If you have a loved one who died as a result of medical malpractice, contact us at Pacific Medical Law for an initial consultation. Call our Vancouver office toll free at 1-877-848-9545.
