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Best Wrongful Death Lawyers in Toronto, ON (2026)

Published results helped shape our 2026 ranking of Toronto wrongful death lawyers. We also considered each firm's practice focus, client reviews and professional history.

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The short answer

Our featured firm in Toronto is Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP, where Jeremy Syrtash leads the medical malpractice group. Among the firms we reviewed, Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers stands out because of its published medical negligence results. Client reviews also describe regular updates. Before calling, check the firm's work: does it handle deaths involving the care your family is concerned about? You'll also want to ask about fees and who's handling your file. The Ontario law guide has information about the limitation period.

At a glance

  1. 1Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLPJeremy SyrtashFeatured
  2. 2Neinstein Personal Injury LawyersFree consultation4.8 out of 5
  3. 3Gluckstein LLPFree consultation4.8 out of 5
  4. 4Thomson Rogers LLPFree consultation4.8 out of 5
  5. 5Howie, Sacks & HenryFree consultation4.8 out of 5

Best Wrongful Death Lawyers in Toronto

  1. Featured
  2. Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers logo2

    Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers

    4.8592 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 592 reviews

    Best for: Deaths involving medical negligence

    Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers publishes a $22 million medical negligence result involving septic shock in a minor. It also lists several brain injury results and a $14 million birth injury result. These medical negligence outcomes aren't identified as wrongful death awards.

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    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for the results it publishes and the recognition it has earned.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

  3. Gluckstein LLP logo3

    Gluckstein LLP

    4.8168 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 168 reviews

    Best for: Families seeking an established firm

    Gluckstein Lawyers dates to 1962. That gives the firm a long history among those listed here. You'll find wrongful death under medical malpractice.

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    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for its years of experience and the recognition it has earned.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

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  5. Thomson Rogers LLP logo4

    Thomson Rogers LLP

    4.8299 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 299 reviews

    Best for: Families asking about appellate experience

    A reported appeal result distinguishes Thomson Rogers LLP. The firm says its medical malpractice success was upheld in Denman v. Radovanovic, 2024 ONCA 276; that is a concrete litigation result, though it isn't identified as a wrongful death case. It's been operating since 1935.

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    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for its years of experience and what its clients say.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

  6. Howie, Sacks & Henry logo5

    Howie, Sacks & Henry

    4.8349 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 349 reviews

    Best for: Deaths involving nursing home care

    Nursing home negligence is a listed practice area at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP, as are fatal accidents. Wrongful death and misdiagnosis also appear on its site. Those listed topics may be a starting point for contacting the firm if your family's loss involved treatment or nursing home care.

    CallWebsiteFree case reviewIs this your firm?
    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for the recognition it has earned and what its clients say.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

Where they are in Toronto

What clients say about these Toronto lawyers

Google reviews of the firms on our lists, quoted as their clients wrote them and linked to where they were posted. We don't write, edit or pick reviews for pay.

  • Shamickia F.

    October 2026 · Toronto, Ontario

    “I had the absolute pleasure of working with Mrs. Veena Gupta and her wonderful team at Nanda & Associates throughout my refugee claim and permanent residency application process. Mrs. Gupta’s exceptional knowledge, professionalism, guidance, and dedication made my immigration journey so much easier. No matter what...”

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  • Kate I.

    July 2026 · Toronto, Ontario

    “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot recommend Jennifer Ilton and Yoni Silberman of Bogoroch & Associates LLP highly enough. After our serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 400 North in November 2023, they stood by us every step of the way. They fought diligently to protect our insurance rights while also providing something just...”

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  • Valerie F.

    August 2026 · Toronto, Ontario

    “I am grateful for the help I received from the Iacobelli Law firm. Being self-employed there was definite financial fallout from my injury, but I was also reluctant to pursue the litigation process. Colton, the lawyer assigned to my case, explained the process well and put me at ease. His estimated timelines...”

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How a malpractice claim usually moves in Ontario

  1. 1.Something went wrong

    Write down dates and names while they're fresh.

  2. 2.Get your records

    Ask for your full chart and test results.

  3. 3.Free case review

    A lawyer looks at what happened, free.

  4. 4.Medical opinion

    A doctor checks whether the care fell short.

  5. 5.Start the claim in time

    Your lawyer starts the claim before the deadline.

  6. 6.Settlement or trial

    Many claims settle. Some go to a judge or jury.

Your deadline: 2 years from when you found outRead the Ontario law guide

Malpractice claims in Toronto: the rules that matter

The filing deadline in Ontario
  1. The clock startsWhen you found out, or should have
  2. Time to start a claim2 yearsMiss it and the claim is usually lost.
  3. At the very most15 yearsafter the treatment, with a few exceptions
Limits on damages in Ontario
  • Pain and sufferingCapped at about $484,330
  • All damages togetherNo overall cap
  • Expert paperworkNo affidavit or certificate of merit is required to start a claim.

Read the Ontario law guideWork out your own deadline

Basic limitation period in Ontario
2 years
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Ultimate limitation period
15 years
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Choosing a Toronto wrongful death lawyer

Start with the care involved. If medical treatment was connected to the death, find out whether the lawyer handles claims about the alleged error in that care. Wrongful death appears on these firms' practice lists. Their published medical negligence results may concern other claims. Your family's claim can't be valued by looking at a large award in someone else's brain injury case.

Use the first conversation to check the fit

  1. Describe what happened

    A short timeline can help you explain the care; ask which records the lawyer wants. Ask how to send the chart or correspondence about the care, if you have those records. Explain when you first suspected that a provider's act or omission contributed to the death.

  2. Identify the person responsible

    Find out who'll assess your claim. If the firm accepts it, who would manage the file? Have the firm explain how it'll send you updates. Several firms have positive communication reviews, but some also have reports of slow intake or delays.

  3. Ask about medical proof

    You don't need an affidavit or certificate of merit to start a claim in Ontario. The court's rules still require service of expert reports addressing the standard of care and whether the care caused harm. Ask how the lawyer would assess those issues and arrange the necessary reports.

Clarify costs before agreeing

Find out what the free consultation covers. Does it include a records review, or only an initial discussion? Later work isn't necessarily free as well. Contingency fees are listed by Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers and Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP, as well as Bogoroch & Associates LLP. Find out whether legal fees depend on a recovery and how they're calculated. Ask separately who pays expenses, including expert reports. Ask for written fee terms. For the other firms, confirm the arrangement rather than assuming it.

A promised outcome should raise a concern. Also pause if you can't get a clear answer about fees or who owns the file. A published dollar figure isn't enough: have the firm explain how that result relates to your claim. This is general information, not legal advice.

Questions people ask

Which firm leads this Toronto wrongful death list?
Published medical negligence results help put Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers first, along with reviews that describe regular communication. Wrongful death appears on its site. The reported awards concern injuries, however, and aren't identified as wrongful death results. Find out who would assess your family's loss before you choose the firm. Ask whether that lawyer handles claims about the care involved.
How long do I have to start an Ontario medical negligence claim?
The basic limitation period runs for two years from discovery. That means knowing, or reasonably being expected to know, about the injury and the health care provider's contribution, including that a lawsuit was appropriate. Ontario also has a 15-year ultimate limitation period. Working out the dates can be difficult. For an assessment of how these rules affect you, speak with an Ontario lawyer.
Do limitation periods apply differently to children?
Yes. The two-year period doesn't run while a claimant is under 18 and has no litigation guardian for the claim. For a claim arising while a claimant is a minor without a litigation guardian, the 15-year ultimate period is also suspended. Wong v. Lui, 2023 ONCA 272 addresses this rule. Family members may have different deadlines. An Ontario lawyer can explain how the rule affects the particular person bringing the claim.
Do I need a medical report before starting a claim?
To start a claim in Ontario, you don't need an affidavit or certificate of merit. The court's rules do require service of expert reports addressing the standard of care and whether negligent care caused harm. Find out what medical review the lawyer needs. Ask how the cost of that review would be handled. Starting a claim and proving that negligent care caused harm are different stages.
Which listed firms offer free consultations and contingency fees?
Both are listed by Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers and Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP, along with Bogoroch & Associates LLP. Gluckstein Lawyers and Thomson Rogers LLP list free consultations. You'll need to confirm their contingency arrangements. Ask Blackburn Lawyers about both consultation costs and fees. Have the firm explain what the consultation covers before you agree. Ask how it calculates legal fees and who pays expenses.
Does Ontario cap damages in medical negligence claims?
Economic losses, including lost income or future care, aren't subject to a statutory cap. A judge-made trilogy cap limits non-pecuniary damages nationally. These rules can't tell you what a particular wrongful death claim is worth. Nor can the firms' published injury awards tell you what your family might recover. An Ontario lawyer can explain which losses may apply.

Sources

  1. Limitations Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 24, Sched. B, Government of Ontario (e-Laws)
  2. Claims from minors and the 15-year ultimate limitation period in Ontario, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
  3. Non-Pecuniary Damages Upper Limits (monthly indexed figures, 2024 to 2026), McKellar Structured Settlements
  4. Key Numbers for 2025 (trilogy cap and indexation), McCague Borlack LLP
  5. Malpractice Center methodology, Malpractice Center

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