Fatal Accidents
When tragedy strikes and you lose someone you love, it is highly unlikely that amid all your grief you will have even considered making a compensation claim. Although no amount of money could ever come close to replacing a loved one, in certain circumstances you could be entitled to claim for the loss of a family member.
It can often be the case that when a loved one dies it can alter their family’s lives forever – not just emotionally but also financially, especially if it is the main breadwinner who has passed away.
If this is the case then Alkers solicitors can help you claim what you are legally entitled to.
As with all personal injury accident claims, if you are making a claim on behalf of somebody who has been involved in a fatal accident, you will need to prove that somebody else was responsible for the death as a result of negligence. If nobody was at fault, there cannot be a claim.
If you think you have a claim as a result of a fatal accident in the Poulton-Le-Fylde, Blackpool, Wyre, Fylde or Lancashire area, or indeed Nationally, contact the team here at Alkers Solicitors today and one of our specialist compensation solicitors will be happy to advise you regarding the validity of your claim.
For more information about making a fatal accident compensation claim, contact us on freephone 0800 00 55 44, or via the enquiry form.
‘No win, no fee’ Compensation
We operate on a strictly ‘no win, no fee’ basis, meaning our clients are able to keep 100% of the compensation awarded by the court or in an out of court settlement. Our aim is to help our clients get the compensation they deserve following a fatal accident.
Personal injury compensation awarded to a family on behalf of a deceased relative can include an amount for the pain and suffering of the deceased, repayment of actual losses such as funeral expenses and a bereavement award for the deceased’s spouse or parents.
There are two parts to a compensation claim for a fatal accident:
- The victim’s claim – for any physical and emotional pain, incapacity or distress they may have suffered. If the death was instant there cannot be a claim.
- The dependent’s claim – a dependent can claim for loss of financial support from someone who suffered a fatal accident as the result of another’s negligence or wrongful act of another person.
Who is able to claim compensation?
The following dependants are able to make a claim in the case of a fatal accident:
- Husband or wife;
- Former husband or former wife;
- Cohabiters living as husband and wife for at least two years;
- Parent or guardian;
- Grandparent;
- Child or person treated as a child;
- Grandchild;
- Brother, sister, aunt, uncle or child of brother, sister, aunt, uncle.
Fatal injury compensation claims can be complicated but our experienced compensation lawyers will be available for information, advice and reassurance throughout the course of your claim. Here at Alkers we understand the importance of providing excellent customer service during what can be a very traumatic time.
Contact a specialist compensation solicitor today on freephone 0800 00 55 44 or via the enquiry form, and start your ‘no win, no fee’ claim today.
