SQE1 sample questions

Question 65

An adult man is killed in a car accident. A woman is liable in negligence for causing the accident and the man’s death.

The man was married at the time of his death and is survived by his wife and their one-year old son. The man is also survived by both his parents. The man’s wife, son and parents are all dependent on the man.

The man had made a will leaving all his estate to his wife and son

Who is entitled to claim bereavement damages for the man’s death under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976?

A. The man’s parents only.

B. The man’s wife only.

C. The man’s son only.

D. The man’s wife and son only.

E. The man’s parents, wife and son.


B - The man’s wife only.


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