What happens to my personal injury case if I die?

We all like to know that every contingency is considered and planned for. This way, if anything were to happen to us, the right outcomes would be achieved for our family and loved ones. With this in mind, how does this apply to personal injury claims? What happens to these cases if the claimant tragically dies?

Let's take a look at the protocols and procedures associated with continuing or managing a personal injury claim even after the claimant has passed away.

Related and unrelated death

As a personal injury claim generally relates to physical harm or injury against an individual, the possibility of an eventual fatality is something we unfortunately need to bear in mind. This eventual fatality can be categorized in two different ways.
1. A fatality linked directly or indirectly to the original incident or claim — for example, injuries sustained following a traffic accident that gradually become worse over time and eventually result in death. Alternatively, this may relate to a disease such as pneumonia that occurred because of the initial incident and that eventually proves fatal.
2. A fatality that is unrelated to the original incident or claim — any cause of death not linked to the initial incident, such as illness or injury that arises from unrelated causes, or death from natural causes
Your attorney will help you through this tragic process.