Fatal Injury Solicitor - Personal Injury Compensation Claim Lawyers

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The second most common cause of a fatal injury, after accidental falls from height, is motor vehicle collisions which account for almost 1,000 accidental deaths in Australia every year. When the negligence of a third party causes the death of a loved one, the loss is devastating, the grieving process can be debilitating and feelings of helplessness can lead to serious emotional trauma. To make matters worse, the family of the victim often doesn’t have the inclination or the financial means, to pursue solicitors legal action against the responsible party. In this situation an accident solicitor who is well versed in fatal injury compensation claims can help.

No Win No Fee

Our specialist solicitors deal with fatal injury compensation claims under a no win no fee agreement. You won’t be asked to finance the claim in any way. There are no payments and no risks, when we handle a claim for you. Damages are paid to you in full without any deductions whatsoever.

Dependants

A fatal injury compensation claim can also be brought by dependants of an individual who dies as a result of any wrongful act, neglect or default of another party. Dependant children, a spouse or de facto and other dependants who had a relationship with the deceased can make application for a lump sum or periodical payments. The regulations relating to fatal injury compensation claims are set out in detail by statute and it is advisable to take qualified legal advice from a solicitor if you are contemplating making a dependency claim after a fatal accident.