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Car Accident Fatalities - Car Accident Fatality Compensation Claims
If you have lost a family member in a car accident, you should be entitled to a separate compensation claim for your loss.
When a family member dies in a car accident, whether as a result of the negligence of another or not, and that individual had family dependent upon him or her for support, those family members can make a claim for losses for the value of the dependency which they have been deprived. Certainly if there is negligence by another person involved there will be compensation entitlements, however in certain States and Territories they have a non-fault scheme in operation. This is why it is recommended that you seek legal advice by calling the Legal Compensation Helpline on 1300 850 441 or to make an online enquiry -
The areas in respect of which compensation may be awarded are the financial loss suffered as a result of the death and any medical, hospital and similar expenses incurred, even if not paid, before the unfortunate death of the person concerned.
If a family member witnessed the motor vehicle accident or was involved in the aftermath and they develop a psychiatric injury, that person may also have a separate claim.
Some of the issues taken into account to assess damages are as follows:
- The deceased's earnings before the accident
- Level of dependency of the family members
- Period of dependency, particularly relevant if children are involved
- Issues such as remarriage, the ages and needs of the surviving spouse and children are relevant to this.
The estate of the deceased may also have a claim for estate and funeral expenses, the cost of ambulance, medical and hospital treatment undergone between the time of the accident and the time of death may also be recovered.
To ensure that you are fairly compensated for your loss, call the Legal Compensation Helpline on 1300 850 441 today as time limits do apply. You can speak with a specialist compensation lawyer and it won't cost you anything to find out exactly what you need to know.