Fatal accidents are traumatic events for the bereaved family of the victim and claiming compensation in these circumstances can be a complex matter. Before claiming for fatal accidents, it is advisable to take advice on fatal injury compensation in order to get the proper legal compensation. However, just like with other claims, it must be proved that the fatality was caused because of the negligence of the third party. It is also necessary to establish that the deceased would have been capable of claiming compensation herself/himself at the time of death. The claimant could also prove that the victim had suffered monetary loss because of the fatality.

The Fatal Accidents Act 1976 enables the compensation to be claimed by the relative or close person of the victim who has died because of third party negligence. Close relatives include children, parents, spouses or grandchildren. Any individual wishing to compensate should be dependant on the earning of the person who has died.

Fatal accident compensation claims are sought for various reasons:

If the death was not instant, compensation is sought for the victim’s own suffering and pain, loss of wages due to death and any medical expenses incurred.

1.     Loss of monetary support.  This is the largest aspect of the claim.

2.     Loss of fringe benefits like the pension rights.

3.     Loss of the services provided by the deceased such as child care, domestic assistance and DIY.

4.     Bereavement compensation due to the spouse of the deceased.  Parents can also get this compensation if the deceased person was below the age of 18 years.

5.     Funerals costs if paid by dependants and damage or loss to any property due to the accident.

Fatal injury compensation is certainly a very complicated process and it will be wise to get professional assistance from a Solicitor who holds expertise in this particular field. The Solicitor may also provide advice on fatal injury compensation on a No Win No Fee basis  and help to pursue a claim of any kind such as accidents at work, road accidents, medical negligence or accidents in a public area. Excalibur Solicitors have a wealth of experience in dealing with and offering advice on fatal injury compensation and offer a complete “no win no fee basis” service. Excalibur Solicitors will ensure that the recipient of compensation will receive 100% of compensation awarded to them.