Work Related Fatalities
If you have lost a family member in a work related accident you may be entitled to claim injury compensation. The laws surrounding this sensitive issue are different in each State or Territory. For this reason we urge you to call Legal Compensation assistance service on 1300 850 441.
Where an individual dies as a result of workplace negligence and that individual had family dependent upon him/her for financial support, those family members can make a claim for losses to the value of the dependency which they have been deprived. This is subject to any threshold or any relevant State or Territory legislation that is in place in this respect.
The areas where the majority of the damages (money) are awarded are the financial loss suffered as a result of the death, i.e. the earnings the deceased was bringing into the household. In addition, there may be other losses incurred such as medical, hospital and similar expenses.
If a family member witnessed the accident or was involved in the aftermath and this causes them to 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.
- Level of dependency.
- Period of dependency.
- Issues such as remarriage, the ages and needs of the surviving spouse and children are relevant to this.
The estate of the deceased also has 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 can also be recovered.
Do not assume that you will be fairly compensated and you require legal advice from a specialist to ensure you receive the payments and compensation to which you are entitled.
The first thing you should do is call Legal Compensation assistance service on 1300 850 441.
Time limits apply, insurance companies want to pay you as little as possible - speak to specialist now.
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