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If you are the relative of a person who has died as a result of an accident you may be able to make a claim for damages. We understand that the death of a close relative can be a time of hardship both emotionally and financially and we will deal with your claim as sympathetically as possible.
Claims by Dependants
If you are a dependant of a person who has died as a result of the accident you may be entitled to make a claim for bereavement, loss of dependency and reasonable funeral expenses.
The claim for bereavement can only be made by spouses and parents and the amount recoverable is currently fixed at £10,000.
Your entitlement to claim loss of dependency and the amount of the award is governed by legislation and we will be able to advise you further in relation to this once we are aware of your personal circumstances. Generally it will be necessary to show that you were financial dependant on the deceased.
Claims made on behalf of the estate
A claim can be brought by the personal representative for any damages that the deceased person would have been entitled to claim for at the time of his death. You will need to establish that the deceased person would have been entitled to claim damages had he survived.
The amount of the damages will also be the damages to which the deceased person would have been entitled to claim had he survived.
What can we do for you?- We can offer you sympathetic and straightforward advice on your claim.
- We can give you a free initial consultation & provide you with jargon free, no hassle or catches legal advice, where we’ll assess the merits of your claim
- If we think you have a valid case, we’ll arrange an appointment for us to meet – as solicitors with many years of experience, we believe our clients value face-to-face client contact
- We will assign to you a specialist solicitor who will be your point of contact for your case. You will have their phone number and e-mail address.
- We will investigate your claim and keep you informed at every stage.
- We will help you ensure that you receive the maximum damages.
- We try to keep things running as efficiently as possible, so you can continue with your life and leave all the hard work to us.
What steps can you take to minimise any dispute and maximise your chance your chances of success?
To help your case, you should find as much information as possible surrounding the accident in particular details of any witnesses. If applicable you should also report the incident to the police.
Most importantly do not delay in calling us, as you must submit your claim within prescribed time limits. These will depend on your personal circumstances and we can advise you further at your initial consultation.
Call now to start your claim…
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