Damages for Wrongful Death

The death of an individual as a result of the negligent act of some other person is known as wrongful death. In such circumstances the beneficiaries and family members have the right to claim compensation for the wrongful death of their loved ones. The compensation that these beneficiaries are able to receive is known as damages for wrongful death.

The primary aim of damages for wrongful death which are paid to the claimant is to secure their financial standing in times of crisis, when they have lost someone who is very dear to them. The provision of financial security can ensure that the family members are able to go about their lives without the stress of financial insecurity.

The Damages for Wrongful Death</u>">damages for wrongful death depend on the relationship that the claimant and the deceased shared. Damages for wrongful death are available to parents who lose their child in any form of fatal accident. Wrongful death damages are also given to spouses on the loss of their companions and children on the loss of their parents. In many cases the wrongful death damages include medical expenses, funeral expenses, a bereavement award and dependency payments.  

Claiming damages for wrongful death differs from other forms of claim as in this compensation claim the proceedings are not pursued by the injured, but the dependent who has been economically impaired as a result of the wrongful death.

Three elements of wrongful death that make claims pursuable include:

·                                 The fatal accident that resulted in the wrongful death was due to the negligence of some other individual.

·                                 The deceased has left behind spouse, children and dependents

·                                 These dependents have been financially impaired as a result of the wrongful death.

However, there are certain points to note if you wish to claim damages for the wrongful death of a loved one. This includes pursuing the compensation claim on time. The claim must be pursued within 3 years following death, after this time you may not be legally eligible to get the compensation you are claiming. If you discover the wrongful death after a long time you may still be able to pursue a claim depending on the circumstances. Taking professional guidance from experienced Solicitors will help you in getting the compensation you are entitled to.

Contact Excalibur Solicitors for assistance in pursuing a compensation claim for the death of your loved one. There will be no fees to pay if your case is lost as we work on a no win no fee basis.