{"product_id":"a-practical-guide-to-claims-james-patience-9781918241266","title":"A Practical Guide to Claims Arising from Fatal Accidents - Third Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eClaims arising out of a Fatal Accident can be complex, high value and fraught with emotion. This book offers the practitioner a clear and comprehensive guide to all of the issues involved with running a claim for damages arising out of a fatal accident. Claims for dependency and other statutory claims for damages are discussed in detail and analysed with reference to the latest case law. Straightforward advice is offered on the merits of many of the common arguments encountered in cases of this kind and the development of these arguments is discussed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book offers both a clear introduction to the subject for those new to it and a comprehensive guide to all of the latest arguments and case law for the more experienced practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latest edition draws together the principles from a relatively busy period in the case law and includes expanded sections on loss of earnings claims, loss of services, and how business relationships affect these calculations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Historical Background\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCauses of Action\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fatal Accidents Act 1976\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Necessary Elements for a Claim\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRight to Recover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dependants' Loss\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Calculation of Claims for Dependency\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeneral Principles in Calculating a Dependency Claim\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Reduction for Personal Expenditure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Multiplier\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoss of a Child: Dependency Claims by Parents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApportionment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoss of Consortium\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bereavement Award\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFuneral Expenses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClaims for Pain, Suffering and Loss of Amenity and Other Losses of the Deceased Before Death Under the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClaims Under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHuman Rights Claims\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Relevant Statutes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendices\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Patience\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1918241260\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781918241266\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Law Brief Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.67lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.45d","brand":"James Patience","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50546491949311,"sku":"9781918241266","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fb18f053-783e-4cbd-b19f-269ce2c03e7a.jpg?v=1790537561","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-practical-guide-to-claims-james-patience-9781918241266","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}