The Benefits of ADR
The broad litigation concerned alleged corporate fraud on the part of Credit Suisse in relation to securities. In this hearing, the court had to decide whether the identity of individuals authorised to instruct solicitors on behalf of a company in ongoing litigation was privileged.
The lawyers at ParrisWhittaker are experienced in fatal accident claims. We are known for securing fair and fast settlements so that the grieving relatives can move on with their lives. So what could you claim if your loved one’s death was avoidable? The personal injury lawyers at award-winning ParrisWhittaker are seeing an increase in compensation claims by bereaved relatives who have lost a family member in a fatal accident. The Fatal Accidents Act 1976 clearly sets out relatives’ rights to claim compensation.
The key elements are:
- Bereavement damages — Bereavement damages can be claimed by the surviving spouse and dependants, such as a child, a parent or grandparent, a niece or nephew or a grandchild.
- Personal injury compensation — If your loved one survived for a period of time after the accident, you can claim compensation for their pain and suffering up to the time they died. You can also claim for any reasonable costs that were incurred as a result of the accident, such as care costs and medical expenses. Funeral expenses can also be claimed.
- Dependency payments — The law recognises that someone’s death can have a significant financial impact on individuals that the deceased was supporting. A dependent of the deceased is therefore entitled to claim a lost financial dependency payment, together with the value of services the deceased would have provided if they had survived. This is calculated in a fairly straightforward way and our lawyers can guide you through what you may be entitled to.
For expert advice, get in touch with the experienced commercial lawyers at ParrisWhittaker on +1–242–352–6112
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