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Is it possible for relatives to claim compensation after a person has died?

It is possible to make a claim after someone has died (whether the death resulted from the injury or illness or not).

After-death claims are relatively common, particularly in cases of 'environmental' diseases such as that caused by exposure to asbestos. If the person who has been injured dies within the normal three-year limit for making a claim, action can be taken on their behalf. Action is possible no more than three years after:

the person died; or
it was known (or could have been discovered) what caused the injury (if this is later than three years).

After-death claims require special guidance.

Our legal team will be happy to assist: contact us outlining the details of your after-death injury or illness claim.

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