Fatal Accident Claims
Sadly there are thousands of fatal accidents on the roads of the UK each year. Losing a loved one is devastating and can cause emotional suffering and financial hardship.
If a family member has been dependant on the victim for financial support, they can make a claim for the loss of that continuing support, as long as the accident was the result of the wrong act or negligence of someone else.
Dependants of the deceased include:
- A husband or wife, or former husband or wife of the deceased
- A civil partner or former civil partner of the deceased
- A person who was living with the deceased as husband or wife for at least two years prior to the death
- A parent or other dependant of the deceased
- A person who was treated by the deceased as his or her parent
- A child or other dependant of the deceased
- A person, who in the case of a marriage to which the deceased was at any time a party, was treated by the deceased as a child of the family in relation to that marriage
- A person who is a brother, sister, uncle, aunt niece, nephew or cousin of the deceased
In addition to the dependents claim, there is an additional damages payment following a fatal accident - the statutory award for bereavement, a lump sum of £11,800.
The solicitors Precision Claims work with understand the care and attention needed when dealing with family members who may be severely traumatised following the death of a loved one. They have the knowledge and sensitivity needed when handling fatal accident claims.
Contact Precision Claims
Call us on 0844 704 1945 for help and advice on making a claim. If you prefer complete our online enquiry form and we will give you a call back.
