Thank you so very much for all the work you have put into my claim.
Ms J Roberts
Death and fatal accidents
We fully appreciate that no amount of money can truly compensate you for the loss of a close family member. However, where negligent medical treatment led to their death, you may wish to consider whether you have a compensation claim.
The Clinical Negligence team at Blake Lapthorn solicitors has a lot of experience in guiding families through this difficult decision, and the legal process in making a compensation claim. Calculating the amount of compensation that can be claimed for death or fatal accident is very complex but our expertise can ensure that you receive the correct amount of compensation.
Compensation can be claimed by the executor, administrator or personal representative of the estate. The personal injury claim will cover the pain, suffering and loss of amenity endured by the deceased as a result of negligent medical treatment, together with their past financial loss, and funeral expenses. As with other clinical negligence claims, we must be able to establish that the patient received medical treatment that was below an acceptable standard, and this in turn directly caused injury or death.
No claim for future financial losses can be brought on behalf of the estate. However, a family member may also wish to continue an existing claim for previous substandard medical treatment which caused harm, even if this did not lead directly to their loved one’s death.
Dependants of the deceased can also bring a claim under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976. A bereavement award can be claimed for the death of a spouse or other immediate family member, which was caused by negligence. There is a statutory award of £10,000 and the list of relatives who can claim is restricted. We are happy to advise on this point further.
The Fatal Accidents Act 1976 also provides for people who were financially dependent upon the deceased to claim for loss of financial support as well as funeral expenses.
If we are able to obtain an admission of liability for your loved one’s death, then we are more than happy to try and secure an interim payment on your behalf so that your financial worries can be eased whilst your claim is concluded.
Telephone us on 0844 620 6200
Email us at blclaims@bllaw.co.uk
The Clinical Negligence team at Blake Lapthorn solicitors has a lot of experience in guiding families through this difficult decision, and the legal process in making a compensation claim. Calculating the amount of compensation that can be claimed for death or fatal accident is very complex but our expertise can ensure that you receive the correct amount of compensation.
Claim on behalf of the estate
Compensation can be claimed by the executor, administrator or personal representative of the estate. The personal injury claim will cover the pain, suffering and loss of amenity endured by the deceased as a result of negligent medical treatment, together with their past financial loss, and funeral expenses. As with other clinical negligence claims, we must be able to establish that the patient received medical treatment that was below an acceptable standard, and this in turn directly caused injury or death.
No claim for future financial losses can be brought on behalf of the estate. However, a family member may also wish to continue an existing claim for previous substandard medical treatment which caused harm, even if this did not lead directly to their loved one’s death.
Claim by dependants
Dependants of the deceased can also bring a claim under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976. A bereavement award can be claimed for the death of a spouse or other immediate family member, which was caused by negligence. There is a statutory award of £10,000 and the list of relatives who can claim is restricted. We are happy to advise on this point further.
The Fatal Accidents Act 1976 also provides for people who were financially dependent upon the deceased to claim for loss of financial support as well as funeral expenses.
If we are able to obtain an admission of liability for your loved one’s death, then we are more than happy to try and secure an interim payment on your behalf so that your financial worries can be eased whilst your claim is concluded.
Contact the Clinical Negligence team
Telephone us on 0844 620 6200
Email us at blclaims@bllaw.co.uk
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