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How wrongful death compensation works in Australia: who can claim, the three claim types, solatium, contributory negligence and time limits in every state and territory.
How wrongful death claims work in NSW: the Compensation to Relatives Act 1897, who counts as an eligible relative, the contributory negligence trap in section 5T, and current time limits.
How wrongful death claims work in Queensland: the Civil Proceedings Act 2011, who can claim, what damages cover, and the three-year time limit.
How wrongful death claims work in South Australia under the Civil Liability Act 1936: eligible relatives, the solatium payment, and the three-year time limit.
How wrongful death claims work in Tasmania: the Fatal Accidents Act 1934, who counts as a member of the family, damages, contributory negligence and time limits.
How wrongful death claims work in the ACT under the Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002: eligible family members, why contributory negligence usually does not reduce damages, and current time limits.
How wrongful death claims work in the Northern Territory: the Compensation (Fatal Injuries) Act, who can claim, solatium, nervous shock, and the three-year time limit.
How wrongful death claims work in Victoria: the Wrongs Act 1958 dependants' claim, the Administration and Probate Act survival claim, who can claim, damages and time limits.
How wrongful death claims work in Western Australia under the Fatal Accidents Act 1959: eligible relatives, compensation, contributory negligence and the three-year time limit.