Frequently asked questions

Can I claim on behalf of someone who was fatally injured?

If a family member has been killed in a construction accident, you can make a claim for compensation on their behalf. We know that claiming compensation won’t bring your family member back but making a claim can ease some of the financial pressure on you. Compensation will include a Statutory Bereavement Award in recognition of the grief a person has gone through after the death of a loved one, as well as a financial token in recognition that the person’s death was wrong. There are other costs and expenses that can be claimed, including:

• The pain and suffering of the deceased
• Repayment of losses, for example, funeral expenses
• Loss of income and financial support from the deceased
• The cost of probate
• Compensation for services the deceased would have performed (e.g., housework, childcare, etc.)

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