Fatal Accident Claims

Fatal accident claims are emotionally difficult, but fatal accident compensation can be essential in providing financial stability for dependents.

Having experienced a tragic event some people feel uneasy about making a fatal accident compensation claim and we can understand that. But we can assure you that making a fatal accident claim is appropriate and indeed, important. Fatal accident claims help to reduce the financial strain that results from the loss of a spouse or partner who contributed to the household purse, giving you one less thing to worry about while you adjust to your new situation.

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Fatal Accident claims aren't just about money

Often, the most important aspect of fatal accident claims is getting to the truth, finding out what happened and why. There’s a sense that justice needs to be done and as an innovative and leading accident compensation practice we see the restoration of balance, and reparation, as a priority. In fatal accident claims we’re not sure it’s possible to obtain true justice, but we’ll work hard to bring you as close to that as you can get. If it’s appropriate we can help you take action against the culprit and represent you or your family at an inquest where the cause of death may be investigated. While compensation is important we recognise that, in a fatal claim, a sense of justice is likely to be as, or more, important to you.

The Compensation is important

Even if the deceased was not the main breadwinner there will be financial consequences for the family and of course, if they were the main, or sole, breadwinner the impact of that can be significant. In the UK, when dealing with fatal accident claims, the courts look very closely at what this financial impact will be and award fatal accident compensation that is balanced against the financial consequences of your loss. This may include loss of earnings, a future pension, state benefits and other areas of income that have been affected.

Can I make a claim?

There are restrictions on who can make a fatal accident compensation claim on behalf of the deceased.

A fatal accident claim can be made by close family members who were in some way dependant on the deceased prior to and at the time of death.
The law is specific about eligible relationships, broadly this may include: a spouse, civil partner (including those where the marriage or partnership has been annulled or dissolved).
A person that had been living with the deceased.
Children and stepchildren.
Parents and siblings of the deceased.
In some cases, where the deceased would have been entitled to make a claim themselves at the time of death, an accident claim can be made.

Contact Spencers Solicitors

If you are unsure as to whether you can make a fatal accident claim, or you would like to know if your relationship to the deceased entitles you to make a claim, please contact us.

We understand how difficult making a fatal accident compensation claim can be and we’re ready to help you through it. You will find us supportive and unobtrusive as we work to secure the fatal accident compensation and reparation you and your family need. We’re keen to talk, but we’ll start by listening...

Where Next?

No Win No Fee

What you need to know is that by working with us you get first class legal representation with the protection of no win no fee.

Who will handle your case?

We have specialists in all areas from motor accident claims, through work accident compensation claims, trip, slips and falls, to highly complex injury lawyers dealing with the most serious and complicated accident and injury claims.

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Compared to some accident compensation solicitors we gain maximum fatal accident compensation awards for our clients. A court will consider many things in relation to a death claim. We know what they will bear in mind and how they will make their calculations for fatal accident compensation. We make it our business to explore all of the possibilities, and to include everything that you are entitled to claim for. This provides you with a comprehensive fatal accident claim that really will do what you need it to do.

We'll help you establish whether circumstances allow you to make a successful fatal accident claim and we'll answer any questions you have about fatal accident claims. We'll give you any immediate advice we can, tell you about our no win no fee arrangements for fatal accident claims and suggest a way forward.

What Next?

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Call an advisor to discuss the details of your claim

If you would like to pursue a fatal accident claim the first thing to do is contact us. It's free and you're not committed to anything. You can call us on 08000 93 00 94, complete an Online Claim Enquiry or book a no-obligation meeting with one of our specialist lawyers. They have the time to listen, no matter how long you need, and they'll make sure the most suitable lawyer is assigned to your case.

ACCREDITATION

We are a founder member of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS), a recognised Investor in People and ISO:9001 quality accredited.

A list of Law Society personal injury panel members is available on our Regulation page.

Fatal Accident Claims