Fatal Accidents
If someone close to you has died in
an accident, you probably haven't considered making a compensation
claim. However, you may stand to suffer both a financial as well as
an emotional loss, especially if it is the main breadwinner who has
died.
If the fatal accident was caused by
someone else's negligence, you will be able to make a compensation
claim. The solicitors at O'Neill Morgan have extensive experience
of making such claims, and can support you through this difficult
time, helping to relieve the stress of managing legal and financial
matters.
Personal injury compensation given
to the family of the deceased is usually in two parts:
Firstly, the victim's
claim - to compensate where the deceased suffered physical
and emotional pain, incapacity or distress. If the death was
instant there can be no claim on behalf of the victim.
Secondly the dependent's
claim - to compensate the family for loss of financial
support.
A fatal accident compensation claim
can be brought by the deceased's husband/wife, ex-husband/ex-wife,
co-habitee, children, grand-children, parent or guardian, brother
or sister, and aunt or uncle.
Call us now on Freephone
0800 387967 for a free initial discussion with an experienced,
sympathetic solicitor, email oneillmorgan@oneill-morgan.co.uk
or submit a Quick Enquiry and we will get back to
you.