Claims arising from the death of a loved one can be the hardest to face. No amount of money can compensate for such a loss.
In many cases, those who are bereaved will want the guilty party punished for their actions. The civil claim does not have this effect.
There are also limitations to what can be claimed for arising from a death, and the people who can make a claim. There are essentially three types of claim that can be made:
A claim on behalf of the deceased’s estate for losses suffered. This will include such things as funeral expenses (if paid for by the estate), damage to any property (such as a bike or car that was damaged in the incident) etc.
Bereavement compensation. This is compensation set by statute and is a fixed sum, currently £15,120.00, which may be claimed by the wife or husband of the deceased, or the parents if the deceased was a child under 18 years of age. In 2020, a “Remedial Order” was made, also allowing a co-habiting partner the right to claim.
This is only a brief summary of the things that can be claimed, and it is important that your claim is discussed in depth to ensure that all of the relevant factors have been taken into account.
Further Advice
Alyson France & Co – Specialist Solicitors for Personal Injury and Accident Claims. No Win No Fee. Personal Injury, Motorcycle and Bike Accident Claims.
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