To compare wrongful death lawyers serving Vaughan, this evidence-based 2026 list looks at published results and practice focus, alongside client reviews and experience.
Our featured firm in Vaughan is Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP, where Jeremy Syrtash leads the medical malpractice group. Among the firms we reviewed, Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers stands out. Reviewers describe responsive, compassionate service, and the firm publishes substantial medical negligence results. Before calling, check whether the firm handles deaths involving the kind of care that concerns you. Find out what fees apply and who would manage your file. For the limitation period and other claim requirements, see the Ontario law guide.
Jeremy Syrtash leads the medical malpractice litigation practice at Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP. He earned a BA from Yeshiva University (2010) and a JD from the University of Ottawa (2013), was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2014, and has acted as counsel and co-counsel in medical malpractice cases across Canada, many involving pediatric and obstetrical negligence.
Called to the Bar of Ontario, 2014 · JD, University of Ottawa · Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada, Health Care Law (2024 to 2027)
4.8592 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 592 reviews
Best for: Families assessing medical negligence claims
Among the results Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers publishes are $22 million for medical negligence involving septic shock in a minor and $14 million for a birth injury. Injuries underlie both results. Wrongful death also appears on its site.
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
4.9370 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 370 reviews
Best for: Families seeking a Woodbridge office
With an office in Woodbridge, Campisi Law Injury Lawyers is about 5 km from Vaughan. The firm's site covers wrongful death and birth injury within its broader personal injury practice, led by Managing Partner Joseph Campisi. For a client with a traumatic brain injury, one published result exceeds $2.3 million.
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
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4.8300 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 300 reviews
Best for: Families asking about appellate experience
If you want a medical malpractice result to ask Thomson Rogers LLP about, there's Denman v. Radovanovic, 2024 ONCA 276, a lawsuit upheld on appeal. Although the firm's site reports that success, no recovery amount appears here. The firm dates back to 1935 and lists medical malpractice among several practice areas.
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
4.8350 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 350 reviews
Best for: Deaths involving nursing home care
Among the practice areas Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP lists are nursing home negligence and fatal accidents. Because its site also covers wrongful death and misdiagnosis, families questioning the care someone received before their death can consider it. The firm dates back to 2000.
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 Vaughan
What clients say about these Vaughan 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.
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Ashley F.
October 2026 · Vaughan, Ontario
“A M A Z I N G injury law firm!! Seriously, I was so discouraged on the outcome of my case but they just kept motivating me to persevere. The amount of support, dedication and encouragement I recieved from the team throughout the process truly made me feel seen and cared for; like I was family and they wouldn't rest...”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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...”
“The Team at Avanessy Giordano were excellent. We had an AB file lasting for years and they got the job done with favorable results. Shout out to Leila for getting the best outcome possible and Sophia for being best law clerk ever. They remained consistent and compassionate throughout the years. I would not hesitate...”
When you tell the lawyer what happened, explain when you first suspected the care contributed to the injury or death. Once you discover the claim, Ontario's basic limitation period runs for two years; discovery includes knowing a lawsuit was appropriate. Ask an Ontario lawyer to assess your family's discovery date.
Review the care records
Bring a written timeline with your chart. To assess the care and its connection to the harm, which records does the lawyer need to see? Ask who would cover the cost of medical opinions, too.
Start the claim
If your claim is against doctors, nurses or hospitals, Ontario doesn't require you to give pre-suit notice. You can also start a claim without an affidavit or certificate of merit. Before your limitation period expires, ask the lawyer how the filing rules apply to you.
Serve medical reports
In practice, you'll need to serve expert reports under the court's rules. Those reports explain whether the care met the standard of care (the care expected), and address causation: did the care cause or contribute to the harm? Ask who arranges the reports, including who pays for them.
Discuss possible recovery
Which losses could your claim address? Although Ontario has no statutory cap on economic losses, such as lost income or future care, non-pecuniary damages have a judge-made national cap. Non-financial harm is what those damages cover. You can't tell from either rule what your family might recover.
Malpractice claims in Vaughan: the rules that matter
The filing deadline in Ontario
The clock startsWhen you found out, or should have
Time to start a claim2 yearsMiss it and the claim is usually lost.
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.
A written agreementThe share the lawyer takes, set out before work starts.
If you recover moneyThe agreed share and the case costs come out of it.
If the claim failsNo legal fee on a contingency agreement. Ask about costs.
Seven firms on this list say they work on contingency: if the claim fails, there's no legal fee, but the lawyer takes a share of any recovery. Case costs come separately. When you ask about costs, include charges for medical records and medical opinions, along with court fees. Find out who pays those costs during the claim before you sign, including whether you'd owe them if it fails. Ask how much the lawyer proposes to take and what would be left for your family after case costs. Those questions aren't settled by a free consultation.
You can consult all eight firms free, they say. Seven say they also take cases on contingency.
What to bring to your first call
Your hospital chart and any other medical records you have
Dates of treatment, along with when you first suspected something had gone wrong
The hospitals involved, along with the names of the doctors and nurses
A short account in writing of the care and what happened afterward
Bills or receipts you have for the injury or death
Any hospital or insurer letters sent to you
Photos that could help you show what happened
Questions to ask a lawyer
1What's your experience handling deaths linked to care like this, if you've handled them?
2Who handles our file, including calls from us?
3How long is the limitation period for our family?
4To assess our claim, which medical records will you need?
5While the claim is underway, who covers medical opinions and the other case costs?
6How do you work out the contingency fee?
7Would we have to pay costs if the claim failed?
8What would you need to decide whether the care contributed to the death?
Choosing a lawyer after a death in Vaughan
What happened comes first. Although these firms cover wrongful death, the medical negligence work they handle differs. If a published recovery concerns brain injury, it doesn't establish a result in a fatal-care claim. Find out whether the lawyer has handled deaths involving the same kind of alleged error your family is concerned about, such as misdiagnosis or nursing home negligence.
Make the first conversation useful
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Describe the care and timing
When you tell the lawyer what happened, include when your family first suspected the care contributed to the death. Find out which parts of the medical chart they'd want to review. To assess your concerns, would they need an expert report?
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Identify the lawyer responsible
Before asking how you'd reach them, find out who would manage your file and explain developments. Although several firms on this list have positive communication reviews, they also have complaints about delays or missed follow-ups. Rather than accepting a general statement about attentive service, look for a clear answer.
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Check meeting arrangements
Unlike the other offices on this list, which are in North York or Toronto, Campisi Law Injury Lawyers lists an office in Woodbridge. Before you arrange travel, find out whether you need to attend in person and where you'd have your consultation.
Get the fee terms before agreeing
Although most firms on this list list contingency fees, every one offers a free consultation. First, check the terms. Before assuming a meeting is free, check whether every expense falls within the fee arrangement too. Consultation charges are a concern raised in a VC Lawyers review. This list doesn't confirm Thomson Rogers LLP's contingency terms.
Before paid work starts, find out when it begins and what the free consultation covers.
Ask for the firm's contingency fee calculation in writing, including an explanation of when you'd pay it.
If the claim doesn't succeed, what costs could you owe, and who pays for expert reports? Find that out.
If someone promises recoveries or gives vague answers about deadlines, be wary. To start a claim in Ontario, you don't need an affidavit or certificate of merit. Under the court's rules, though, expert reports on standard of care and causation must be served. Find out how the firm would handle that work. This gives general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Which firm leads this Vaughan wrongful death lawyer list?
Because it publishes medical negligence results and covers wrongful death, Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers ranks first, with its substantial client review history also supporting that position. Although the published recoveries include injury claims, they aren't identified as wrongful death results. You'll find its office in Toronto, about 20 km from Vaughan. Before you decide, find out what experience it has with the particular care involved in your family's situation.
How long do I have to start a medical negligence claim in Ontario?
From discovery, Ontario's basic limitation period runs for two years. When you knew, or reasonably ought to have known, about the injury and the health care provider's contribution is part of discovery. Whether you knew a lawsuit was appropriate matters too. Although the ultimate limitation period is 15 years, suspension rules apply, including rules for certain minor claimants. To assess which dates apply to your claim, speak with an Ontario lawyer.
Do I need an expert report before starting a claim?
To start a claim in Ontario, you don't need an affidavit or certificate of merit. Under the court's rules, though, expert reports on standard of care and causation must be served in practice. Proving a claim differs from starting one. When you have your consultation, ask how the lawyer would review the medical chart and arrange the necessary reports. Ask them to explain the cost too.
Are consultations free with the firms on this list?
A free consultation is advertised by every firm on this list. Although most also list contingency fees, this list doesn't confirm that arrangement for Thomson Rogers LLP. Before booking, check what the free meeting covers: review feedback for VC Lawyers mentions an unexpected consultation charge. Along with requesting written fee terms, ask the firm to explain who would pay the costs of expert reports.
Does Ontario cap damages in medical negligence cases?
For economic losses, such as lost income or future care, Ontario has no statutory cap. Nationally, a judge-made trilogy cap limits non-pecuniary damages. What a particular wrongful death claim could recover isn't answered by either rule. To understand which losses may apply to your family's circumstances, ask an Ontario lawyer how the damages rules would affect those losses.
Does a child's claim have the same two-year clock?
While the claimant is under 18 and has no litigation guardian for the claim, the two-year clock doesn't run. If a claim arises while the claimant is a minor without a litigation guardian, the 15-year ultimate period is also suspended, as addressed in Wong v. Lui, 2023 ONCA 272. To understand how those rules apply to each family member's claim, ask an Ontario lawyer.
Do we have to notify the hospital before starting a claim?
You can bring an Ontario claim against doctors, nurses or hospitals without pre-suit notice. You still have a filing deadline. Before you wait for a hospital response, ask an Ontario lawyer how the limitation period applies to the circumstances you're dealing with. Our Ontario guide has more information, though it's general information rather than legal advice.
Do all the firms on this list say they work on contingency?
Seven of the eight firms say they work on contingency. Thomson Rogers LLP's contingency terms aren't confirmed here, so ask the firm directly. With contingency fees, the lawyer receives a share of a recovery and no legal fee if the claim fails. Ask separately about responsibility for case costs before signing.
Which listed firms include nursing home neglect among their practice areas?
You'll find Nursing Home Neglect and Wrongful Death among the practice areas of Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP and Bogoroch & Associates LLP. Free consultations and contingency fees are also offered, both firms say. When you call, use those listings as a starting point and ask what experience the firm has with the care involved in your family's situation.
Which listed firms handle claims involving misdiagnosis or surgical errors?
You'll find Misdiagnosis and Surgical Error listed alongside Wrongful Death in the practice areas of Thomson Rogers LLP, Bergel Magence LLP and Bogoroch & Associates LLP. Misdiagnosis also appears in Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP's list. What experience does the lawyer have with the treatment involved in your relative's death? To assess it, which records would they need from you?
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