Loss Of Consortium Claims: Understanding The Impact On Relationships

Introduction

Fatal or personal injuries have a profound and life-altering impact on the loved ones of the injured. One significant impact is the loss of consortium, a Latin term referring to a sense of "partnership" and "association." This article delves into the pursuit of compensation for the devastating effects of personal or fatal injuries on personal relationships.

How Severe Injuries Impact Relationships Between Spouses

While a fatal injury has very clear impact on a relationship, the toll taken by serious personal injuries on a relationship can be less obvious. After a partner sustains a traumatic brain injury, for example, many couples find that their relationship changes dramatically. Depending on the severity of the brain injury, survivors can experience severe and long-term changes to their personality, behaviours, and ability to communicate. These shifts can be extremely challenging for partners. For example, in the 2005 Ontario Superior Court