FATAL ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CLAIM – PERSONAL INJURY SOLICITORS

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Compensation paid in full

You should contact us as soon as possible after the event as fatal injury cases are usually complex and need to be handled very carefully. We operate on the basis of no win no fee and compensation is paid in full. Win or lose there is no charge. A fatal accident compensation claim can broadly be divided into two parts:

• The victim’s own claim
• The dependent's claim

Notes:

1. The victim’s own claim relates to compensation for pain and suffering of the victim and little or no compensation will be payable if the victim died immediately or never regained consciousness. A claim may also arise for the victim’s financial losses between the date of injury and the date of death and for funeral and related expenses.
2. Dependants of a victim, who dies due to the negligence of another, are entitled to claim compensation for financial support. Those who can claim are specified by statute and include surviving spouse or partner if they have lived with the victim for 2 years or more before the accident. Other relatives of the victims such as children, parents and grand parents may also have a claim. In addition to any claim from a dependant, a statutory sum for bereavement is payable to the spouse of the deceased or to the parents of a deceased child (minor).

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How long do I have to make a claim?

Normally actions for compensation must be started within 3 years from the date of the accident. There are certain exceptions to this rule and advice should always be obtained from a qualified solicitor. Do not delay taking advice.

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Calculation of the award

This is a complex area and involves a number of different issues. It is imperative that you obtain specialist advice from our experienced solicitors. Many questions will need to be answered such as: did the victim die as a result of the negligence of someone else, who are all the persons who have suffered loss as a result of the victims death etc.

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No Win No Fee Solicitors

Fatal accident compensation claims need specialist advice and it is important that you contact us without delay. This area of law can be complex and we need to speak with you to obtain full details of what happened. Our specialist personal injury solicitors are expert in fatal accident claims and will assess the matter without cost to you. If you would like free legal advice with no further obligation from a specialist personal injury lawyer, just use the helpline or email our offices. Our risk free accident compensation claims are dealt with on a no win no fee basis, compensation is paid in full with no deductions. Win or lose there is no charge.





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