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Loss of Consortium Claims: Understanding the Impact on Relationships Written by: William Harding, Associate, and Jamie Davison, Student-At-Law This article explores the impact of fatal or severe personal injuries on personal relationships, focusing on the loss of consortium—a sense of partnership and association. Severe injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, can lead to significant changes in relationships, affecting dynamics and sometimes resulting in separation. The history of loss of consortium claims has evolved, with the Family Law Reform Act in 1978 replacing the husband's exclusive right with a broader right for spouses, children, and other dependents to claim loss of guidance, care, and companionship. The article emphasizes that these claims aim to compensate non-pecuniary losses and provides guidance on how to make such claims, emphasizing the importance of experienced legal counsel in navigating the complex analysis required by the courts.