Wrongful Death and Loss of Dependency
Have you lost a husband, wife, de-facto partner, mother, father, or family member as a result of an accident?
We understand that this will be a very difficult time for you. Our expert legal team can guide you through the legal process to ensure you receive the maximum compensation for your loss.
Are there time limits in bringing a claim?
Yes. Strict timelines apply. Contact us immediately to see whether you are still within time for making a claim.
How long will my claim take?
This will depend on the severity of your injuries and the complexity of your claim. As a general rule, most claims take between 12 to 18 months to complete.
We will progress your claim as quickly as possible, however we won’t rush your claim as this could result in your compensation being significantly less than what you are entitled to.
What can I claim for?
Not only will the wrongful death of the deceased family member invariably cause significant psychological injury to you as part of the grieving process, but the wrongful death of that person may also result in you suffering significant financial and non-financial hardship and loss. You are therefore entitled to claim compensation for the following:
Loss of Financial Dependency
If you depended or partially dependent upon on the deceased husband/wife/family member for income received by the family member, then you can claim for loss of financial dependency, from the time of the accident to the present, and also for the income the family member would have provided in the future.
Loss of Non-Financial Dependency
If you depended or partially depended upon the deceased husband/wife/family member to carry out services around the home such as cleaning, gardening, personal care, then you can claim for the loss of these services as a result of the death of the husband/wife/family member.
Nervous Shock
The death of a family member can very often cause significant grief, stress and anguish. If you develop a psychiatric condition as a result of the death of the family member, then you can claim compensation. This may relate to treatment costs for your psychiatric condition, pain and suffering you have suffered and loss of past and future income due to your psychiatric condition.
Do I need to pay a fee?
You don’t pay us a cent unless you win your case and you are paid compensation.
