Fatal Accident Claims

When someone is fatally injured that was due to the negligence of another party, it is incredibly traumatic for the family and friends of the deceased.

At Specters, we specialise in serious injuries, and we promise that we will go above and beyond to find answers for the loved ones of the deceased, determine who was at fault and claim compensation.

Fatal Injury Awards

Bereavement Award

The husband, wife, civil partner or parents of a child under the age of 18 of the deceased are entitled to an award in the sum of £12,980.

Dependency Claim

The following people are entitled to make a dependency claim;

• Husband, wife or civil partner
• Cohabitee (must have lived with the deceased for at least 2 years before the death)
• A child/step-child of the deceased
• A parent or grandparent
• Brother, sister, uncle, aunt

If you satisfy the requirements above, you can claim;

• Loss of earnings/income
• Loss of Pension
• Loss of Benefits (private health care/company car etc)
• Future care and assistance (DIY, gardening and household chores)

A Claim made on behalf of the Deceased’s estate

The beneficiaries of the estate are entitled to claim;

• Compensation for any pain or suffering of the deceased
• Funeral expenses
• Any loss of earnings and other expenses the deceased incurred before death.
• Care and assistance

Probate

The Grant of Probate or letters of administration will need to be provided.

If you require any assistance regarding Probate, please contact Soyab Patel who will guide you through the process.

Our expert team can advise you on your options and assist you every step of the way.

Please phone 0300 303 3629 to speak with a member of the team.

Funding

Once we have assessed your claim, we can offer several funding options, which you can read more about on our funding page.