can i sew the man that caused the accident that killed my father?

Hi Cheryl

I'm really sorry - this sounds truly dreadful and has obviously left you feeling robbed.

You don't say how long ago this happened, although you infer it was some time ago, or what the actual circumstances were.  However, if the other man was in any way the cause of your father's accident and death then there may be some recourse.

Rather than expect you to pull all the details out on this forum I would advise you to do one of two things:
1)  Visit the Citizens Advice Bureau - they will give you completely free and impartial advice in a confidential environment

2)  Find a local litigation solicitor who will offer you a free initial consultation

In either way you can explain exactly what happened and ask them whether you are able to take any action against the third party.

I hope this helps.

Steve

Like any personal injury case, whether or not you have a case is very much determined by the evidence and the time since the tragic incident occured.

If there was a case for the third party (defendant) to answer, which sounds like it given he has been convicted, then the fact that your father was not wearing a seat belt would only affect the claim in respect of the fact that it would reduce the level of compensation by 25% and not wearing a seat belt is deemed as coontributory neglligence.

I work in personal injury law, if I can help or you would simply like a chat (without any obligation on your part I hasten to add) then I would be delighted to assist.