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.