Making a Fatal Accident Claim
Loosing a loved one through a fatal accident can be a highly traumatising experience. As you will be going through the bereavement process, it will be hard to consider your financial situation at such a time. Although no amount of money can bring your loved one back, you may be suffering financial hardship as a result of the fatal accident so may need some help. Our sympathetic advisor's can help you in your claim for compensation through this tough period.
Your financial situation may be particularly suffering if you were a dependant of someone who died as a result of an accident. In some cases it may be necessary to claim compensation if a child is left without their parent, or when an adult is left without their bread-winning partner. If it can be demonstrated that the fatal accident occurred due to the negligence of someone else, we will help you in your claim to restore some financial stability to your life.
What options are available to you?
A personal injury claim can be made if it is proven by the person that they were financially dependent on the deceased at the time of the accident. The types of dependants can include any of the following:
- Children or parents of the deceased
- Partners or spouses that have been co-habiting for over two years
- Grandchildren or grandparents of the deceased
The amount of compensation to award will be dependent on a few factors. Firstly, the amount of financial contribution made to the family earnings by the deceased will be assessed. If the victim contributed to other tasks around the house such as gardening, or DIY then it may be possible to gain additional compensation for this. You may also be entitled to bereavement compensation if you are the spouse of the deceased or the parents of a deceased minor.
In order to progress your claim for compensation, it will have to be demonstrated that the fatal injury occurring was due to the negligence of a third party. The types of fatal injuries dependants of the victim can claim for can vary from holiday accidents, to work related accidents. It can be any type of accident, so long as someone else was at least partially to blame.
A fatal accident claim will usually fall under the following:
- You will be able to claim for any financial losses from medical bills, loss of earnings or even funeral expenses
- Under the Fatal Accidents Act of 1976, you will be able to make claims for loss of financial support and loss of benefits such as pension rights
- You should also be able to claim bereavement compensation for pain and suffering and funeral expenses.
Our Personal Injury Solicitors are highly trained in dealing with fatal accident claims, and you can be assured that we will deal with your case sensitively and sympathetically. Our Solicitors work on a no win no fee basis, so although the prospect of making a claim can be highly daunting and nerve-racking you can be secure in the knowledge that it won't cost you anything.
Author: Ayesha Salim is a law graduate who works fulltime with the UK Lawyers Network researching and writing about legal topics
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