A fatal accident claim arises when someone dies because of the negligence of another person or an organisation following an unforeseen accident or event. Dependants of the deceased can pursue a claim. The Fatal Accidents Act sets out who qualifies as a dependent:

• The wife, husband, or civil partner
• Anyone living with the deceased immediately before their death
• Any biological child
• Any other child treated by the deceased, as their own child
• Any parent or grandparent
• Any sibling or close relative (brother, sister, uncle, aunt, etc)
• Anyone living with the deceased for 2 years before their death

If you would like to make a claim on behalf of a lost loved one, please give Smith & Graham a call today. Our specialist solicitors will guide you through the claims process, every step of the way.