Fatal injury claims* in Ireland are for when a loved one dies in an accident that was not their fault. You could lose a father, child or partner in a fatal accident, and you may have a compensation claim*.

The fatal injury claim* can be after a road traffic accident, a workplace accident or even a death due to medical negligence. Those left behind, known as dependants, may be able to claim for the effects of the fatal injury on their lives today and in the future.

The death of a close relative or spouse can have a huge emotional impact on those left behind. A death can also have a financial impact, such as a loss of income to the home or the loss of the care the deceased was giving to other family members.

In a fatal injury claim*, the dependants can seek compensation for the mental anguish and the financial effects of losing a loved one in an accident that was not wholly their fault.

PBN Litigation Solicitors have the experience to deal with your fatal injury claim* at what is a stressful time for all involved.

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What is a fatal injury claim*?

A fatal injury claim* is when the dependants of the victim of a fatal accident make a compensation claim* for the effects of the loss of a loved one. The dependants make the compensation claim* for the impact today and in the future of the fatal accident.

A fatal injury can follow a fall off a ladder when at work, being knocked off the motorbike on the street or the result of asbestosis from working in an old building. A family may be left without a breadwinner, or a spouse may be in danger of losing the home after a fatal injury to a loved one.

Dependants make the fatal injury claim* against the employer, the owner of the building where the accident occurred, of the HSE in the case of fatal medical negligence.

Your PBN Litigation solicitor will have the experience and the understanding to handle your fatal injury claim* at a terrible time for you and the family.

PBN solicitors work with you to get the compensation you deserve.

We pride ourselves in taking the stress out of personal injury litigation by providing a service dedicated to the client.

What are the types of fatal injury claims* in Ireland?

The types of fatal injury claims* range from losing a family member in a road traffic accident caused by another road user to the spouse killed in a fall from a height in the company warehouse.

A fatal injury can turn the lives of the dependents upside down, and the impacts could affect them today and in the future. A fatal injury can look at the details of what happened and the effects of the accident to get compensation for those left behind.

Common types of fatal injury claims* in Ireland:

The fatal injury in a road traffic accident claim*

A fatal injury in a road traffic accident is unfortunately not unusual in Ireland. Statistics show how road deaths are on the increase, and each fatal road traffic accident will directly affect a family.

Types of fatal injury in road traffic accidents:

  • Brain damage causes death when a child is knocked off a bicycle
  • Catastrophic injuries in a car crash cause death of young mother
  • Internal organ damage when hit by a bus leads to a fatal injury

PBN Litigation Solicitors can handle your fatal injury in a road traffic accident claim.

The fatal injury in a workplace accident claim*

The fatal injury in a workplace accident can happen on the farm, in the warehouse, on the construction site, and anywhere you could be injured while at work.

Fatal workplace accidents are on the rise in Ireland, and you could lose a loved one to a fall from a height or the long-term effects of a disease contracted at work.

Common claims for fatal injury in the workplace:

  • A labourer was killed when hit by a truck on a construction site
  • A teacher dies from the effects of asbestos in old school building
  • Warehouse worker killed in fall when working at a height without safety gear

Dependents of the deceased may have a claim for compensation after losing a loved one in a fatal workplace accident.

The fatal injury due to medical negligence claim*

The fatal injury due to medical negligence can happen when you are in the hospital or at the scene of an accident being looked after by a paramedic. Medical negligence can cause a fatal injury during surgery or any medical procedure when the doctor or nurse breaches their duty of care to you.

Types of fatal injury due to medical negligence claims:

  • The surgeon nicks an artery during surgery, causing a fatal heart attack
  • The doctor gives a medication to which a patient has a fatal reaction
  • The paramedic moves the patient incorrectly when they are seriously injured.

You could have a fatal injury claim* for medical negligence in the death of a loved one.

The fatal injury due to an assault claim*

Fatal injury due to an assault can happen on the street, when out for a drink or even when intervening when a crime is happening. The fatal injury could come from a single blow to the head or may be from the use of a weapon by the assailant.

Types of claims for a fatal injury due to an assault:

  • A woman dies when pushed over and bangs her head on the pavement
  • Man killed by assault by other men when on a night out
  • Single blow to the head kills a young man trying to stop a fight

Any fatal injury will need to be investigated by the gardai, and the family of the deceased may make a fatal injury claim* for compensation.

Fatal injury due to an industrial disease claim*

A fatal injury due to an industrial disease may not be obvious immediately, as it could take many years for the effects to cause the death of a loved one. 

Working with chemicals, in buildings where there is asbestos or in occupations dealing with high levels of dust and waste can put an employee’s life in danger. 

If a member of your family dies due to the effects of an industrial disease, you may have a fatal injury compensation claim*.

Types of fatal injury due to an industrial disease:

  • Mesothelioma from working with asbestos
  • Lung and heart disease from working in a dusty environment without PPE
  • Fatal cancer due to working with dangerous chemicals

If your family member worked in a dangerous environment, they may have contracted their cancer or other fatal disease in the workplace.

You and other dependants may have a fatal injury compensation claim* for the effects of the industrial disease.

PBN Litigation Solicitors will respectfully handle every fatal injury claim* and help the family members make the fatal injury compensation claim*.

Contact PBN solicitors today for all your personal injury compensation needs.

Compensation in a fatal injury claim*

Compensation in a fatal injury claim* in Ireland differs depending on the effects of the loss of life on those left behind.  

A fatal injury can affect the dependents today and in the future. The family and loved ones left behind may lose income to the home, the care provided by the deceased and other losses due to the death of the father, mother, brother, sister, spouse or partner.

There is not one fixed compensation award for a fatal injury claim*. Dependents may seek compensation for the trauma and other changes in their life after the death of a loved one in an accident at work or a road traffic accident.

With a fatal injury claim*, you seek damages for the effect of the death on you and other dependents today and on your future lives. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors can explain how the process works and how your fatal injury claim* will combine two types of damages.

Damages in a fatal injury compensation claim*

Damages in a fatal injury compensation claim* are a combination of:

General Damages in a fatal injury claim* are for compensation for the suffering dependents experience due to a breach of duty of care by another road user, an employer or anyone causing the death of a loved one.

Dependents can claim general damages for the unnecessary pain and discomfort the loved one underwent due to the impact of the fatal injury.

General Damages may be claimed in a fatal injury case where the injuries cause pain and inconvenience and affect the patient’s ability to exercise, drive, play sports and other activities before their death.

Special Damages in a fatal injury claim* are for the financial effects on the dependents’ lives due to the death of a loved one. 

They may be able to claim for the negligence by an employer that led to the death of a primary earner and the loss of their income to the home.

With Special Damages, dependents can claim for: 

  • The loss of earnings
  • Care costs today and in the future for the dependents
  • Out-of-pocket expenses such as travel, medical appointments, further treatment 

Special Damages are for the financial effects of a loss of income after the death of a loved one in a fatal accident. 

Dependents may claim Special Damages to offset the financial costs of the loss of the spouse or family member so they will not be out of pocket due to the actions of others. 

A claim will help dependents get what is needed to maintain a similar quality of life as before the effects of the fatal injury on their lives. 

Your PBN Litigation solicitor can guide the dependents on what to expect in compensation and how to make a fatal injury claim.

The two types of damages consider the effects of the injury on your loved one before, during and after the fatal injury.

Dependents in a fatal injury claim*

Dependents in a fatal injury claim* in Ireland are the ones left behind, the ones who have to deal with the errors by an employer, property owner and road user leading to the death of a loved one.

The dependents of a primary income earner who dies due to fatal injuries may have to pay the bills, deal with mortgage repayments, and cover the college fees of any children going on to third-level education.

A sudden loss of income can affect the family and any dependents today and in the future.

The dependents in a fatal injury claim* in Ireland may be:

  • The husband or wife of the victim
  • The parents of the deceased
  • Grandparents of the deceased
  • Children of the deceased
  • Adult-dependents of the deceased
  • Family members who relied on the deceased for care and financial support
  • A sister or brother of the deceased
  • A half-brother or half-sister of the deceased

You and other family members have lost a loved one due to a possible case of fatal negligence by whoever may be responsible for the death of the loved one.

PBN Litigation Solicitors can be by your side and help you make a fatal injury compensation claim*.

Make a fatal injury claim* today

Make a fatal injury claim* today by contacting PBN Litigation Solicitors in Dublin. 

The experience of PBN Litigation Solicitors in dealing with fatal medical negligence and fatal personal injury can help you get the most from a compensation claim*.

You are the one who has lost a loved one due to a fatal injury due to an employer’s negligence, negligence by another road user or as a result of an assault.

Dependents can lose a substantial income to the home when a loved one passes away, and you could have a compensation claim*.

You and other family members should not be out of pocket due to negligence causing a fatal injury.

Contact PBN Litigation Solicitors today and let us make your fatal injury compensation claim*.