De Broglio secures R 1 504 569.00 for widow and children


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When road accidents result in the death of a husband, father and sole bread winner, de Broglio Inc Attorneys are there to fight for compensation for the spouses and children who are left behind.

On 3 March 2007, Jack Erasmus was fatally wounded in a motor vehicle accident when a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction to him traversed from one side of the highway into his correct lane of travel, colliding with him and resulting in injuries which took his life.

Jack left behind his wife Janet, son Gert, and daughter Elise. Jack had been the sole provider for his family, who were now left with no support.

De Broglio Inc Attorneys consulted with Janet and immediately set about in claiming for loss of support from the RAF for Janet and the two children who were now without a husband and father. Jack had been the sole bread winner for his family. He had owned a coffee shop and had had a second business at the time of the accident. Janet had not been working at the time of the accident.

Claiming for loss of support can be a complicated and intense process, especially when the victim is now deceased and cannot testify. De Broglio Inc Attorneys are specialists in Loss of Support claims against the Road Accident Fund and through thorough investigations and consultations with the relevant parties, they were able to settle the case for a substantial amount which would serve as compensation for Janet and the children.

Fortunately, Jack had kept sound financial records of his businesses and upon consultation with his auditor, de Broglio Inc attorneys were able to obtain detailed financial statements for both businesses. This evidence was critical in proving what Jack was earning in order to fully calculate a claim for his family for their support.

Since the accident, Jack’s wife and two children have relocated to Scotland to be closer to family. Jack’s wife is not working, and the one child is still in school.

In this case, the merits were settled 100% in the favour of de Broglio Inc Attorneys and Jack’s family, and the matter settled for an amount of R1 504 569.00.

*Names have been changed to protect client confidentiality

Source: www.accidentclaim.co.za

Posted by Michael de Broglio on Tuesday 02-Oct-12

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Lourien said:

on Friday 05-Oct-12 05:12 PM

That is wonderful to know De Broglio Attorney's helped these people that where left behind. This would certainly help them from now and in the future...

Lourien said:

on Friday 05-Oct-12 05:12 PM

That is wonderful to know De Broglio Attorney's helped these people that where left behind. This would certainly help them from now and in the future...

Lourien said:

on Friday 05-Oct-12 05:12 PM

That is wonderful to know De Broglio Attorney's helped these people that where left behind. This would certainly help them from now and in the future...

Sarah said:

on Friday 05-Oct-12 08:21 AM

Well done De Broglio team! It is great news to know that the people left behind are looked after and especially the kids don't have to worry about finance now they can still be kids.

cherise said:

on Thursday 04-Oct-12 03:20 PM

This really does show how important keeping record of all income and expenses are is , anything could happen and one forbids you leave behind your family with nothing.

really is a great job to work hard as a team and achieve excellent results with a case, because alot of work goes into just one matter at a time.

congrads

Carla said:

on Thursday 04-Oct-12 11:18 AM

Well done De Broglio team :)

Brenda said:

on Thursday 04-Oct-12 10:21 AM

It takes a dedicated team, and lots of hard work to achieve top results in big cases like this, and once they are achieved, there is such a fulfillment, as you have managed to ease the burden of a client who suffered something serious.

But then reality also strikes in many of these cases as it makes you realise, that no amount of money can ever replace a loved one, or can ever give you back what you had! Although it sure does help with all expenses incurred, and future expenses.

thembi said:

on Thursday 04-Oct-12 09:34 AM

Great news to the widow and the orphans because they will be looked after for the rest of they lives as they won't struggle financially.Well done to De Broglio team.

Robyn said:

on Thursday 04-Oct-12 08:02 AM

Good to realise every now and again that all the hard work does pay off and in the end helps people move on with their lives.

Thabitha said:

on Thursday 04-Oct-12 08:00 AM

Well done to De Broglio team, after their loss now they can face future.

kaylene said:

on Wednesday 03-Oct-12 05:41 PM

That's wonderful news, and I'm sure that money will come in handy for all the financial strain the family must have gone through.

Tanith said:

on Wednesday 03-Oct-12 05:16 PM

This is fantastic that they will be looked after for the future. It will make a big diffierence to those left behind.

Angelique said:

on Wednesday 03-Oct-12 03:18 PM

I think it really is great that we can claim loss of support for the children who are left behind. They dont need to go hungry or go without anything especially if the parents hadn't planned any policy etc.

Cornelie said:

on Wednesday 03-Oct-12 01:44 PM

A job well done by De Broglio team. At least the widow and kids will be looked after while the farther are not there to support but still have that thought of him not being there.

Cornelie said:

on Wednesday 03-Oct-12 01:44 PM

A job well done by De Broglio team. At least the widow and kids will be looked after while the farther are not there to support but still have that thought of him not being there.

Genevieve said:

on Wednesday 03-Oct-12 10:39 AM

Another great success story. How proud we can be that we are a part of the de Broglio team. It is a great thought that the kids can live comfortable, although there will always be a part missing in their lives.

Safia said:

on Tuesday 02-Oct-12 01:51 PM

How great it is that our society protect children who lose parents due to accidents .How scary it would be 100 years ago when the kids would end up begging on roads for food and living in terrible conditions .

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