Fatal Accident Claims
Losing a loved one is a terrible personal experience and causes great pain for close family.
There are many things to deal with and often it is difficult to grieve in the immediate aftermath. It is important, then when you are ready, to start thinking about the future and whether the accident was someone else’s fault. If it is, you should make a fatal accident compensation claim.
Can I Claim For Fatal Accident Compensation?
These types of claim are dealt with differently to other types of injury cases.
The law specifies who can make a claim for fatal accident compensation. These include:
- Current or previous spouse or civil partner
- Co-habiting partner, if you have been living with the deceased for at least 2 years before the fatality
- Any parent or other ascendant of the deceased
- Any child or other descendant of the deceased
- Anyone who is a brother, sister, uncle or aunt of the deceased
How Tollers Can Help
Establishing who can claim, calculating the losses to claim for can be complicated. There are special rules which relate to these types of claims and therefore it is important that you speak to an expert who specialises in this type of claim. We have specialist lawyers in this field and they will explain the process clearly, including what you must prove for a claim to be successful. If there is an inquest relating to the accident, we can also represent you and guide you through that difficult time.
Talk to Tollers
The legal issues surrounding fatal accident claims can be complex and demanding. Tollers has extensive experience in dealing with these complexities. We are here to act for you, explain the entire process in plain English and give you jargon-free advice while ensuring you achieve the best possible outcome. If we believe your claim has a reasonable chance of success we can act for you on a risk-free No Win, No Fee basis.
Get in touch with our specialist team of personal injury lawyers about a fatal accident compensation claim, you can find our full contact details and office locations below.
