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Fatal AccidentsApril 28, 2026 6 MIN READ

Shattered Futures: How to Secure a Loss of Dependency Claim After a Fatal Accident

Shattered Futures: How to Secure a Loss of Dependency Claim After a Fatal Accident

Losing a family member to a preventable road accident is a devastating emotional shock that permanently rewires your world. As the initial paralyzing grief settles, many families find themselves facing a secondary, terrifying crisis: the sudden loss of the household's primary income provider.

Your statutory right under Section 7

Under Section 7 of the Malaysian Civil Law Act 1956, surviving dependents have the absolute right to pursue a statutory 'Loss of Dependency' claim. This claim is not a hollow valuation of human life; it is a calculated financial mechanism designed to secure the long-term survival of a spouse, biological children, and dependent parents.

How the calculation works

The law calculates what the deceased would have realistically earned and contributed to the family structure throughout their natural career timeline.

Our role for your family

Our role is to handle this complex mathematical litigation quietly and fiercely, ensuring your family's future shelter, education, and financial stability are completely protected from ruin.

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