Giambrone Provides Guidelines For Fatal Accidents Compensation Claims

In times of grief, compensation claims may not be your primary concern. However, the demise of a loved one, who used to be the primary source of income for your household may require you to act quicker than you would like. Moreover, the death of a close relative may result into you having to bear unexpected expenses, such as, first of all, the cost of the funeral.

Which fatal injuries classify for compensation?

Should a close relative of yours met demise due to a criminal act of intent or an accident, such as, a road traffic, train, plane accident or an industrial injury, you may be eligible for compensation.

Generally speaking, only close relatives of the deceased may be eligible compensation. However, specific rules for eligibility apply.

Here is a list of fatal injuries that you can claim for:

Road traffic, train, plane accidents; Industrial diseases; Accidents at the place of work; Sports related injuries; and Criminal acts of intent; What type of compensation can I claim for?

Funeral expenses; Bereavement; Dependency; Who is eligible to claim for compensation?

In case of a non fatal accident, the person who has suffered the injury is eligible to claim for compensation. Strict rules on who can claim apply and, generally, only close family members are eligible to claim. The exact categories are as follows:

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