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Personal Injury

Fatal Accident

Losing a loved one is very difficult and highly traumatic. It is far worse when that loss is caused by a fatal accident that should never have happened. Families are left with financial insecurity and worries about care at a time of serious emotional trauma.

Do I qualify for a fatal accident claim?

Fatal accident claim

If you were financially dependent on or related to the deceased then you may be able to claim for:

  • Loss of financial support;
  • Loss of other types of support such as childcare or household duties; and
  • Loss of other benefits such as pension rights.
  • You may also be entitled to bereavement damages.

If it can be shown that a loved one suffered any pain or distress before death, a claim for their suffering and any financial losses arising from these injuries can be made. You can also recover funeral expenses.

No financial settlement can replace a loved one. However, if the deceased has left behind a spouse, child, or anyone else who was financially dependent on them, it is important to ensure that their needs are properly catered for.

Our specialist team are caring, compassionate and dedicated to ensuring that compensation is maximised in order to allow the most stable future possible for families who have lost a loved one as a result of a fatal injury. We will act for you in any inquest if appropriate and will ensure that you are properly supported during this difficult period. It is important that you have proper legal representation at any inquest so as to ensure that any information that may help the claim is made available.

Witnessing a Fatal Injury

Claim Compensation

If you witnessed the accident and it has affected you psychologically then you may be entitled to make a claim yourself for nervous shock. Our expert advisers will be happy to talk this over with you in order to assess whether you have a claim.

We do not charge for dealing with initial enquiries even if we do not take the claim on. This way you can be safe in the knowledge that you can receive expert legal advice about your potential claim without committing to any obligations regarding fees. If we consider that you have a claim which is likely to be successful then we can offer you a “no win no fee” agreement.

If you would like to discuss a potential fatal injuries claim please contact us on 01273 249200 for a free no obligation discussion.

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We understand the trauma of a tragic loss due to a fatal accident. We diligently represent spouses, civil partners, descendants, parents and other family relations. If you were also a dependent of the deceased, you are also eligible to make a claim for loss of dependency. See more personal injury FAQ’s here.

You can claim compensation from a tragic fatal accident if you were dependent on your loved one. You can claim for their pain and suffering they went through as a result of it, and you can claim for bereavement damages. See more personal injury FAQ’s here.

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All the lawyers I have worked with at Dean Wilson are well organised and thorough in their approach.

A wonderful firm that has helped me from beginning to end of my case.

Alex Brown and his team have guided and advised me during my recent personal injury claim in a most professional and courteous manner. Their advice has been faultless throughout and the attention to detail when constructing statements and building my case resulted in a settlement that was on the high side of my expectations.

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After our son had an accident at work resulting in life-changing injuries, we were given the name of this law firm to help us deal with the aftermath. Ben Davey and his team were efficient, friendly and caring and, after a great deal of hard work, we achieved a very satisfactory outcome for our son. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this firm.

Judy Wilson
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Great service and expertise during a tricky case and time in my life. Ben was brilliant and did his best to understand the confusing world of motorsport and translate to the legal world in the best way possible.

Jack Bartholomew
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Ben Davey and Tom Saady Gardiner supported us through navigating our son’s inquest. With the professionalism of Dean Wilson, delivered by Ben and our Barrister, the outcome of the inquest recognised the failings in our son’s care, which was the outcome we had hoped to achieve. Tom’s empathy and kindness was greatly appreciated over the course of the 5 day inquest. If you find yourself in this unenviable position then we would not hesitate in recommending Dean Wilson to help you navigate this overwhelming process.

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My experience with Dean Wilson was an excellent one. At the start of my claim, I didn’t understand what was going on and how it worked but thanks to Ben Davey, Jessica Edwards and the rest of the team who helped me comprehend how the claim works from start to finish and was always ready to give advice.

Yanesi Cadogan
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I had a case of medical negligence and I can’t praise Ben Davey enough. I was kept informed of everything all throughout my case which took a long time but was there to help all the way. I would highly recommend to anyone who needed help and my claim was settled way beyond what we expected.

Rachael Marcou
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My father sadly lost his sight due to a failure in the system in the NHS, from the moment we raised this with the team led by Ben Davey we felt in safe and trusted hands. Things were made easy for me to assist my father we came to very pragmatic conclusion to ensure my dad’s last days can be improved. Professional, supportive, timely, and kind would be my summary. Highly recommended.

Karen Deacon
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I can’t thank Dean Wilson enough for what they did for me after I was involved in a horrific road traffic accident, followed by major surgery and long rehabilitation. Ben and Tom followed my case and patiently explained to me the legal intricacies of personal injury claims. They always replied promptly to my queries using easily understandable terms. They were professional throughout, extremely competent and, last but not least, very kind and empathic.

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