A Practical Guide to Claims Arising from Fatal Accidents 3rd ed

Author: James Patience
Publisher: Law Brief Publishing
ISBN: 9781918241266
Published In: April 2026
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Claims arising out of a Fatal Accident can be complex, high value and fraught with emotion. This book offers the practitioner a clear and comprehensive guide to all of the issues involved with running a claim for damages arising out of a fatal accident. Claims for dependency and other statutory claims for damages are discussed in detail and analysed with reference to the latest case law. Straightforward advice is offered on the merits of many of the common arguments encountered in cases of this kind and the development of these arguments is discussed. The book offers both a clear introduction to the subject for those new to it and a comprehensive guide to all of the latest arguments and case law for the more experienced practitioner.

The latest edition of this book deals with the new rights of cohabitees following the case of Smith; the latest statutory developments to the Fatal Accidents Act and the bereavement award, and includes expanded sections on Regan v Williamson awards, loss of earnings claims of the surviving partner and prospect of reconciliation.

Chapter 1 – The Historical Background to the Present Legislation

Chapter 2 – Causes of Action

Chapter 3 – The Fatal Accidents Act 1976

Chapter 4 – The Necessary Elements for a Claim Under the FAA 1976

Chapter 5 – Right to Recover

Chapter 6 – The Dependants’ Loss

Chapter 7 – The Calculation of Claims for Dependency

Chapter 8 – General Principles in Calculating a Dependency Claim

Chapter 9 – The Reduction for Personal Expenditure

Chapter 10 – The Multiplier

Chapter 11 – Loss of a Child: Dependency Claims by Parents

Chapter 12 – Apportionment

Chapter 13 – Loss of Consortium

Chapter 14 – The Bereavement Award

Chapter 15 – Funeral Expenses

Chapter 16 – Claims for Pain, Suffering and Loss of Amenity and Other Losses of the Deceased Before Death Under the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934

Chapter 17 – Claims Under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme

Chapter 18 – Human Rights Claims

Chapter 19 – Other Relevant Statutes

Appendix A – Limitation

Appendix B – Fatal Accidents Act 1976

Appendix C – Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934