Everything You Need To Know About Fatal Accident Claims

Losing someone as result of a fatal accident is an incredibly painful experience. Unlike bereavement from illness, the sudden nature of a fatal accident can change lives instantaneously forever, in more ways than one. When this happens what do you do?

You can make a claim for financial support.

Mulderrigs solicitors are not only experts in the field of fatal accident claims but have over 20 years experience in making sure that they support families of victims throughout the whole process. Below is a list of the types of fatal accident claims they have supported families in making to help find financial support or answers to unknown questions.

Inquest:
Before making a claim begins, it is often necessary to attend an inquest. The primary objective of the inquest is to ascertain the facts. It is not assign blame. The facts determined by the inquest can be used to support future claims. Whilst the coroner and individuals involved in an inquest are extremely sympathetic in these cases it is possible to send a representative along if going yourself is too painful.

Claiming For The Accident Victim:
It is possible to claim for compensation after a fatal accident for the pain and distress suffered by the person who has been killed. It is also possible to claim for funeral expenses and financial losses to the deceased between the date of the accident and their death if it isn’t instantaneous.

Claiming For Dependent Relatives:
If the deceased has a husband, wife, children or partner who has been widowed by the death of an individual it is possible to make a substantial claim under the Fatal Accidents Act of 1976. Mulderrigs work with expert accountants in this field to work out all the compensation they are entitled to.

Bereavement Award:
In addition to the claim for dependent relatives a claim can be made for a bereavement award. This is currently fixed at the sum of £11,800.

Losing anyone is difficult but losing them in an unexpected accident can often add a level of shock to the situation that can make dealing with the event even more painful. Mulderrigs solicitors have experience and are trained in dealing with individuals suffering bereavement in this way and are on hand to help with advice and support. If you ever need to make a fatal accident claim, contact them online or call 0808 256 6206.