Fatal road accident compensation claim

Tragic case results in settlement for Portuguese family.

This latest case summary perfectly illustrates some of the cases that our multinational and multilingual teams deal with.

The Claimant had the dream job. He was a lorry driver as was his wife. They actually worked together as co-drivers, driving a lorry all around Europe together. When they were away on long distance trips, their children were taken care of by their grandmother. This arrangement worked very well for the Claimant who got to spend his time doing the work that he loved and spending his time with his beloved wife.

This all came to an end in the blink of an eye when a negligent car driver lost control of her car causing a collision with the Claimant’s lorry, causing it to overturn. He suffered injuries himself but tragically, his wife was killed.

As a result of the accident, and losing his wife, who died in his arms, the Claimant suffered PTSD and was not able to return to work. He now lives all the time in Portugal looking after the children who lost their mother.

Who can claim for fatal accident?

Fatal road accidents happen every day. You never think it is going to happen to your loved one. If it does, not only is it devastating to lose someone you love, but the legal processes which then occur can be bewildering. At this time, you need a friendly and sympathetic ear that can listen to you as well as explain in clear terms what these legal processes are.

Levenes Portuguese team took on the case and having made enquiries established from the police as to how the accident occurred, made a claim for the Claimant and the children.

Both the Claimant and the children had lost a loved one but also a source of financial and non-financial support and this had to be valued. A claim was submitted to court and following negotiations with the insurers, settlement was agreed for a 6-figure sum.

As part of the settlement was for the benefit of the children, it needed to be approved by the court at a hearing.

Why is it important to hire a solicitor who speaks your language?

Levenes have staff who speak the language of their clients at native level. If your lawyer does not speak your native language, you are going to be at a disadvantage. What is more, you may not be confident that your lawyer has properly understood what you have told them.

Having a solicitor who can communicate with you in your native language is the key to a successful case, especially when important details are being discussed. Any small misunderstanding could be costly.

Levenes have 3 Portuguese speaking staff. Clients come to Levenes because they will be able to give their instructions directly to lawyers who speak their language – rather than through an interpreter which. This helps ensure great communication between clients and solicitors.

The Claimant’s life will never be the same again but the settlement obtained on his behalf at least means that he has financial security.

Fatal Road Accident Compensation Claim Lawyers

Our team of specialist Fatal Road Accident solicitors have won many claims for fatal road accidents. We can pursue your claim for compensation on a no win no fee basis and will advise on the merits, how to put your case, procedures and civil claims. Your case will be handled with proper sensitivity. We know that nothing we do will turn back the clock. We hope that we will be able to help you and your family through this most traumatic time.

Seeking the expert advice of a specialist fatal road accident lawyer can be crucial in ensuring that your claim goes smoothly and that you get the support you need.

You can trust in the experience and knowledge of our team of professional injury lawyers to ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation that you are entitled to.

Get in touch today and find out within 1 hour if you have a claim. Call us on 0800 048 2355 or request a call back now.