Claiming for Bereavement

Bereavement can result from an accident injury which causes the death of a victim. This can leave family members without any source of income. Claiming for bereavement can provide support for family members in these difficult situations.

If you are claiming for bereavement of a family member, there are various heads of damages which can be awarded including: medical expenses, funeral expenses, damages for the pain, suffering & loss of amenity of the victim, bereavement damages and dependency awards. The bereavement award is paid to the spouse of the deceased and parents of minor victims.

The bereavement award is currently £11,800. The dependency award is made when a dependant has suffered financial loss as a result of the death of the deceased. If the deceased was the main income earner the dependency award can be substantially high.

Excalibur Solicitors can help you in Claiming for Bereavement</u>">claiming for bereavement from the negligent third party. Though the emotional losses are something that can never be compensated, the money awarded can ease the financial strain on the family and allow them a degree of stability in their lives. Excalibur Solicitors are qualified and experienced in handling such cases.

We will work on a no win no fee basis and where we lose the case, we walk away without taking any sum of money from the Client. If we succeed in your claim you will receive the whole amount of compensation as our costs are paid by the losing party's insurer.