Difference between revisions of "ICBC and Compulsory Coverage (12:X)"
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:(c) $2,500 if the deceased was a “spouse in household” (i.e. was supporting the household or helping to raise dependent children), plus a Supplemental Death benefit of $1,000 for each survivor other than the first, plus Additional Death Benefits of $145 per week for the first survivor and $35 per week for each additional survivor for a duration of 104 weeks (see s 92 of the ''IVR''). | :(c) $2,500 if the deceased was a “spouse in household” (i.e. was supporting the household or helping to raise dependent children), plus a Supplemental Death benefit of $1,000 for each survivor other than the first, plus Additional Death Benefits of $145 per week for the first survivor and $35 per week for each additional survivor for a duration of 104 weeks (see s 92 of the ''IVR''). | ||
:'''NOTE''': | :'''NOTE''': Status with respect to “head of household”, “spouse of household” or “dependent child” is determined at the date of death resulting from a motor vehicle accident. | ||
Status with respect to “head of household”, “spouse of household” or “dependent child” is determined at the date of death resulting from a motor vehicle accident. | |||
In addition, the ''Family Compensation Act'', RSBC 1996, c 126 [FCA], creates a statutory right for claims to be brought by the surviving spouse, parent, grandparent, or child of the deceased, in some cases appropriately as against ICBC. | In addition, the ''Family Compensation Act'', RSBC 1996, c 126 [FCA], creates a statutory right for claims to be brought by the surviving spouse, parent, grandparent, or child of the deceased, in some cases appropriately as against ICBC. | ||