We can help you claim
compensation following an accident
illness or injury - nationwide
Call: 0800 10 757 95
In the sad and stressful event that a family member dies due to injury in a non-fault accident, loved ones left behind may wish to make a compensation claim for their loss against the person, organisation, or company liable for the incident that led to the fatality.
In some cases the deceased will have been the main earner in the household and in these incidences the settlement is likely to be a larger amount, as the financial support needed by the family will be taken into account.
However, even if the victim did not have any dependants, if the effect the death has had on the family has led to the main earner becoming too stressed and ill to work, potentially the damages paid will be just as large.
The severity of the negligence which led to the incident, the person's position within the household, the emotional effects on the family, and financial stresses brought on by the accident, should all be examined in court to lead to a fair settlement.
Importantly, the accident which led to the fatality should not have been caused by the victim, or should be only partly their responsibility.
If the incident would not have occurred had it not been for the casualty's own actions, then it is unlikely that the family will have a case to present.
Personal injury claim for family member's loss
YouClaim's solicitors are qualified and sympathetic to claimants' situations.
They make sure that the claimant understands the process by explaining everything in plain English, and are happy to answer any questions they might have about the case.
The legal team at YouClaim have a positive track record of successful claims and work on a no win, no fee basis, which means that the claimants don't have to pay a penny for their services and receive 100% of their settlement after the case has closed.
To contact us and bring your case to our attention, or simply to ask any questions you may have about making a personal injury claim, phone us on 0800 10 757 95, talk online with an adviser using live help, or fill in a short online claim form and we will contact you as soon as possible.
