Have You Lost a Loved One After a Fatal Accident in an Industrial Accident or Traffic Collision

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The media often covers the tragic death of someone at an industrial workplace, in a traffic collision or at sea. In June this year, a US cruise passenger drowned in the Bahamas during a cruise visit whilst snorkeling; and a Carnival passenger was killed last year on a jet ski rented in Nassau

The media often covers the tragic death of someone at an industrial workplace, in a traffic collision or at sea.  In June this year, a US cruise passenger drowned in the Bahamas during a cruise visit whilst snorkeling; and a Carnival passenger was killed last year on a jet ski rented in Nassau.

If you have lost a loved one following an incident involving a cruise liner, a traffic collision, an industrial accident, or shipping vessel the fatal accident compensation lawyers at Parris Whittaker can help you secure compensation for you and any dependents could be entitled to damages.

We are experienced at dealing both aggressively and sympathetically with fatal accident claims.   You can rest assured that we have the expertise gained from years of experience to negotiate an early settlement when possible to avoid the additional emotional trauma court action can cause.

We will sue for negligence under the Fatal Accidents Act which sets out the Bahamian law on how Parris Whittaker can secure compensation for you.   We will need to establish on your behalf that the organization (or individual) which caused the fatal accident owed the deceased a duty of care; and that duty was breached – directly resulting in the death of your loved one.  The law applies a standard of care usually based on the test of a reasonable person: in the circumstances in which the fatal accident occurred – would a reasonable person have exercised more caution than was actually taken?

It is important to bear in mind that it is for the Plaintiff (i.e., you) to prove the duty of care was breached.  This is known as the ‘burden of proof’ and we will work to ensure you can discharge this burden at an early stage before we commence negotiations on your behalf.

Invariably, the party responsible for the accident may have indemnity insurance.  The dispute resolution lawyers at Parris Whittaker are experienced at securing early injury compensation settlements from insurance companies, and we will strive to secure a fair settlement on your behalf.

However, in case of watersport accidents in the Bahamas, some operators of snorkeling and other water sports in the Bahamas have insufficient insurance in place.  If, in your case, we determine that the organization’s insurance was lacking or non-existent, the lawyers at Parris Whittaker will not hesitate to pursue it aggressively for adequate compensation. We will also advise you on the application of international regulations and conventions that may enhance your legal rights to secure compensation. In addition to injury compensation we will help you recover other losses such as expenses and loss of earnings you have incurred as a direct result of the accident.

It is important to note that under Bahamian law, you generally have three years from the date of the accident to bring an action for compensation.  Take expert legal advice as soon as possible from the expert fatal accident compensation lawyers at Parris Whittaker who are available to give you the advice you need.