Subjects:

Tort Law

Contents:

Does the client have a claim?

Valuing the dependency claim

Non-dependency claim

Procedure

The Law Commission recommendations

Matters requiring special care. Appendices: statutes

Rules of court

Client questionnaires

Sample letters

Precedents.

Out of Print

Fatal accidents present the lawyer with a set of problems distinct from those of a non-fatal personal-injury claim. In particular, who does the law categorize as a dependant and how do you calculate the claim for dependency?

This book provides practical guidance on how to run a case involving a fatal accident and how to secure maximum awards for the family, friends and estate of the deceased. It also offers advice on dealing with Coroners' Courts and includes a chapter on dealing with the bereaved client.