Types of Claim

Road traffic accidents can happen from many different circumstances. Some types of claims will mean a slightly different procedure will take place, which is why it is important to obtain advice from a specialist. MASS Members will be able to advise you on your specific circumstances. Select the type of claim from the menu on the left for more information.

A Fatal Accident

If you have tragically lost a member of your family from a road traffic accident, a MASS solicitor can advise you on whether you can claim for yourself or your dependants. If you have not already received the booklet “Advice for bereaved families and friends following a death on the road” from the police or family liaison officer, please click here to obtain a copy from the road safety charity Brake. MASS assisted Brake with the production of this booklet.

Fatal accidents, i.e. one in which someone is killed, have special rules. There are laws about WHO is entitled to claim for the loss and exactly WHAT they are allowed to claim for.

It is essential to get expert advice on this at an early stage from a MASS solicitor. Many MASS solicitors also have expert Probate departments that can handle the administration of the whole estate for you as well as the accident claim.