The president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has called for equality between bereaved families making compensation claims in England, Wakes and Northern Ireland – and those making PI claims in Scotland.
The Law Society Gazette reports that APIL president John Spencer believes that parents of children and the spouses and civil partners of those who are killed as a result of the negligence of another party should receive equal consideration with those in Scotland.
Scotland has its own legal system and in cases of Fatal Injuries Claims, the closeness of a relationship with the deceased means family members other than a spouse, civil partner or parent of a child can make a compensation claim.
Mr Spencer said:
“In Scotland, bereavement damages are based on proper consideration of the closeness of relatives to the deceased to ensure payments are fair.”
In England and Wales, standard bereavement damages are estimated at £12,980 – with those making claims in Northern Ireland entitled to £11,800.
The sum applies to bereavements as a result of criminal activity, which can be made under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
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Duncan Lewis personal injury solicitors can advise bereaved families whose loved one has died as a result of the negligence of another party – or as a result of unprovoked criminal activity – on how to make a no win no fee Fatal Injuries Claim.
Personal injury claimants have three years in which to claim – in certain cases the limitation period can be extended.
Duncan Lewis solicitors can advise on limitation for compensation claims, as well as claims made under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme or through the civil courts.
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