A dependency claim covers compensation for dependants who suffered financial or moral losses due to the death or injury of a loved one, typically under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 and related civil proceedings. A solicitor in this area identifies dependants, evidences financial and non-financial losses, and pursues a claim for loss of financial support, care, or guidance. They gather financial records, medical reports, and witness statements, draft court documents, liaise with insurers and defendants, and represent the dependants at hearings in county or High Court, depending on the value of the claim.
Where a solicitor protects your position
The action protects dependants’ financial position and personal interests by pursuing loss of support and other dependents’ damages where liability is established; failing to act may leave dependants without redress for lost earnings, care costs, and loss of companionship.
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