Compensation for loss of supportis a type of compensation that can be obtained by the relatives of a deceased person in accidents resulting in death. If the deceased person provided financial support to those around them with their income, those they supported will be left financially disadvantaged after their death. In this case, to prevent the individuals from suffering hardship, financial compensation is obtained from the person responsible for the accident.

Who is eligible to receive compensation for loss of support?

The following individuals can file a claim for compensation for loss of support:

• Individuals who are direct family members, such as spouses, children, mothers, and fathers, can receive this compensation. These individuals do not need to submit any documents proving financial support. Individuals are responsible for caring for their immediate family members.
• Individuals such as friends, fiancés, uncles, and aunts can file this compensation claim. However, they must provide proof that they received assistance from the deceased when filing their claim.

Scope of Compensation for Loss of Support

loss of support compensation . The first of these is for emotional reasons. Individuals are psychologically affected by the grief and absence of the deceased. In this situation, individuals may have difficulty adapting to their work or daily activities that they need to continue.

This compensation is essentially a type of monetary compensation. Since individuals are deprived of the deceased's support, this responsibility lies with the party who caused the accident. Funeral expenses, any medical expenses, and losses arising from the loss of the person are covered.

Furthermore, the deceased person would have provided support during their lifetime, which would have been insufficient. Therefore, the remaining lifespan of the deceased is calculated based on their average life expectancy, and compensation is determined accordingly. For example, if the deceased was 35 years old, it is estimated that they would have lived for another 32 years. The financial loss incurred over those 32 years should be calculated and compensated accordingly.

Filing a Claim for Loss of Support Compensation and Statute of Limitations

compensation for loss of support can be filed within two years of the deceased's death. After filing the lawsuit against the responsible party within these two years, the legal process has a period of ten years. Lawsuits that take longer than ten years are subject to the statute of limitations.

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