The firm advises clients across Alberta on the compensation available in intimate partner violence and family violence claims. Understanding the realistic value of a claim early allows for informed decisions about whether to proceed, what to seek, and when settlement makes sense.
In Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, 2026 SCC 16, the Court indicated that damages for this tort must represent a meaningful response to the seriousness of the conduct, and that the harm to dignity, autonomy, and equality is recognized through the wrong itself. Depending on the facts, a claim may support general, aggravated, and punitive damages and may be advanced together with established torts where they add to the recovery.
The firm assesses the likely range of damages against comparable awards as they develop, identifies the evidence needed to support each head of damages, and prepares that case to be proven at trial. This is a developing area, and assessments are framed accordingly rather than presented as settled figures.
Consultations are conducted through secure virtual meetings across Alberta. Services are available in English and French.
