The statutory benefit for bereavement payable to a parent or
parents under the Fatal Accidents Act is not available to
a parent who is at fault for the death of their
child.
Bomford v Bomford, 2019 ABQB 529, per
Schlosser, Master
Facts + Issues
The Respondent, M. Bomford, was the driver of the vehicle in
which his daughter was a passenger. M. Bomford’s negligence
or gross negligence resulted in an motor vehicle accident in which
his daughter lost her life.
Subsection 8(2) of the Fatal Accidents Act
(FAA) provides as follows:
8(2) If an action is brought under this Act, the court,
without reference to any other damages that may be awarded and
without evidence of damage, shall award damages for grief and loss
of the guidance, care and companionship of the deceased person
of
