Monthly Archives: July 2013
Fatal accidents and cohabitees: useful cases and resources
The aim of this blog is to be a “resource”: pointing out and allowing easier access to the major decisions and documents in relation to fatal accidents. This post deals with the issue of proving entitlement in “cohabitee” cases. That is cases where a couple were not married or in a civil partnership. Here the […]
Changes to Coroner’s Rules: Where to find the law; useful links and a summary
The new legal framework implementing changes to Corner’s Courts takes effect from the 26th July 2013. All 96 coroners will be required to follow the same standards. WHERE TO FIND THE LAW The law setting out these changes can be found at:- Coroners and Justice Act 2009 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/25/contents The Coroners […]
FATAL ACCIDENTS AND THE MARRIAGE (SAME SEX COUPLES) ACT 2013
The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act makes no specific amendment to the Fatal Accidents Act 1976. This contrasts with the changes made by the Civil Partnership Act 2004 when the Fatal Accident Act was specifically amended to include civil partners and those living in a civil partnership type relationship for two years or more. […]
FATAL ACCIDENTS AND FATAL ERRORS
There are several pitfalls in fatal accident litigation. Attached is a link to an article I wrote about a recent case where the claimant’s original solicitors were successfully sued as a result of errors made in the original fatal accident action. It make salutary reading for all those involved in this type of work. […]
INCREASE IN BEREAVEMENT DAMAGES
The bereavement award has been increased to £12,980 for deaths after the 1st April 2013. See the statutory instrument at http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/510/note/made?view=plain
THE LAW RELATING TO FATAL ACCIDENTS: AN INTRODUCTION
The law in relation to fatal accidents This blog aims to provide a resource for all those involved in fatal accident litigation, whether it be as a dependant or a litigator. This section provides a brief overview of the law in relation to fatal accidents. See the links section on the side of […]
FATAL ACCIDENTS AND ACTIONS ARISING FROM DEATH 