Fatal Accidents

We understand that it is hard enough dealing with a death in the family without the added strain of having to cope with making a claim.  This is particularly so if it is the main earner in the household who has died and there are immediate financial pressures.  If you do find yourself in this  situation please contact us so that we can help to relieve you of some of the burden.

When someone dies as a result of negligence there are two possible claims:

• a claim for the personal injuries, loss and damage which the deceased suffered before their death including for example  private medical costs or loss of earnings.
• a claim under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 including a fixed bereavement award set by the government (which is only payable in certain situations to certain relatives), reasonable funeral expenses, financial losses resulting from the death and the value of lost services which the deceased provided to their family such as DIY, gardening and car maintenance

We have many years experience of dealing with fatal accident claims.  We recognise the need to deal with these cases compassionately yet professionally.  As these claims often involve complex calculations of what the deceased would have gone on to earn had they lived it is vital that you instruct lawyers, like Hart Brown, who really know what they are doing.  

For an example of the sorts of technical issues which sometimes occur in fatal accident cases read our case study.

If you need help with getting a grant of probate or dealing with the estate our team of trust and investment lawyers will also be able to help you.

For further information about a fatal accident claim or any other type of personal injury claim call, email or request a call back from one of our specialist lawyers.