Fatal Accident Claim

by Ayesha Salim

Losing 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.

If you were a dependant of someone who died as a result of an accident, and are now suffering financially, you should be able to make a claim. In some circumstances, compensation is necessary when a child is left without their parent, or when an adult is left without their bread-winning spouse. If 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.

How do you make a claim?

It is possible to make a personal injury claim if it can be proven by the person that they were financially dependent on the deceased at the time of the accident. The types of dependants can include the following:

Grandchildren or grandparents of the deceased

Partners or spouses that have been co-habiting for over two years

Grandchildren or grandparents of the deceased

When considering the amount of compensation to award, a number of factors will be considered. For example, the financial contribution the deceased made to various aspects of the claimant’s life, such as domestic assistance, childcare, or gardening. This is known as the dependency claim and a statutory sum for bereavement is also usually payable to the spouse of the deceased or to 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.

Usually a claim can be made in one of two ways:

You will be able to claim for any financial losses from medical bills, loss of earnings or even funeral expenses

According to the Fatal Accidents Act of 1976, other types of claims can also be made. These can include claims for loss of financial support, loss of benefits such as pension rights, bereavement compensation for pain and suffering and funeral expenses.

You should note that a claim for fatal accident compensation will not result in criminal punishment of the negligent party. Whilst you will be able to gain an explanation of the accident, and can lay blame for the accident, this should not be confused with the criminal prosecution law.

About the Author:
Ayesha Salim , editor of the UK Lawyers Network, writes articles about Personal injury lawyers, Personal injury Lawyer, accident compensation solicitors in aberdeen, find a solicitor, legal, lawyer, law help advice, solicitors litigation

Published by: Ayesha Salim on July 29th, 2009 | Filed under Legal



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