We helped a widow and daughter of a 34 year old man who died when he fell through a roof whilst at work. The man was working as a roofer and was carrying out repair work when he fell through a missing skylight.
A claim was brought against his employers as they failed to ensure safety nets were installed and to fence off unsafe areas. The employers denied responsibility for the accident.
Our solicitor represented the widow at the Inquest into her husband’s death which enabled questions to be asked and information to be obtained which would be supportive during the claim.
Court proceedings were issued on behalf of the widow and their child to progress the claim. A claim was made on their behalf for a bereavement award under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976. We also claimed a dependency award which was a claim for the loss of the earnings the deceased would have earned but for his death and for the funeral expenses.
Before the case came to trial, we were able to negotiate settlement of £106,000 for the widow and £12,600 for his daughter.
How can we help you?
We help lots of clients every year claim the compensation they deserve. This case study demonstrates how we have helped a client’s family claim compensation following a fatal accident at work. Please be aware that the compensation amounts depend on the client’s individual situation and experiences. To see how much your claim could be worth please contact us directly.
