Fatal Accidents Act 1976 (c. 30)

4 Assessment of damages: disregard of benefits. E+W

In assessing damages in respect of a person’s death in an action under this Act, benefits which have accrued or may accrue to any person from his estate or otherwise as a result of his death shall be disregarded.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 S. 4 extended by International Transport (Conventions) Act 1983 (c. 14, SIF 102), s. 3(3)(5)(6)

C2 S. 4 applied (26.7.2005 coming into force in accordance with reg. 1) by The Railways (Convention on International Carriage by Rail) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2092), regs. 1, 5(3)

C3 S. 4 applied (25.6.2010) by The Rail Passengers’ Rights and Obligations Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1504), regs. 1(2), 7(3)