FATAL ACCIDENTS WEBINAR SERIES 2026: ADVANCE NOTICE : JUNE – JULY 2026: BASIC PRINCIPLES AND SOME INTERESTING NEW DEVELOPMENTS CONSIDERED
The recent High Court decision in Denning v Stone [2025] EWHC 3517 (KB) is a powerful reminder of the very particular nature of fatal accident damages. Although the deceased’s farm was not making a profit, the court awarded £377,577 to the widow for the cost of employing a farm manager to replace her husband’s services. A claim that could easily have been missed — but which fundamentally changed the value of the case.
Fatal accident claims are some of the most difficult, and most challenging, cases a claimant lawyer can run. They are not simply personal injury claims where the claimant has died. The law is different, the evidence is different, and the risks of undervaluation or professional negligence are real. A detailed knowledge of the law, the basic principles and procedure is essential for litigators working in this area.
“… the dependency is fixed at the moment of death; it is what the dependants would probably have received… had the deceased not died. What decisions people make afterwards is irrelevant.”
Smith LJ in Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust v Williams [2008] EWCA Civ 81
THE SERIES
This APIL webinar series is designed specifically for claimant lawyers handling fatal accident litigation. It focuses on maximising damages, identifying non-obvious claims, and avoiding the pitfalls that most often lead to professional negligence claims.
Each webinar is supported by practical checklists and questionnaires that can be used immediately in live cases.
Sessions in the series include:
Understanding the Law Relating to Fatal Accidents: The Essential Points 4 Jun 2026
Preparing a Schedule and Providing Evidence in a Fatal Claim 12 Jun 2026
Fatal Accident Claims: Ensuring Everything Goes Right 17 Jun 2026
The Key Cases in Fatal Accident Damages 24 Jun 2026
Children and Fatal Accident Litigation 30 Jun 2026
Damages in Anticipation of Death and Losses Prior to Death 2nd July 2026
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