evidence: To award compensation, civil law requires someone (usually a driver in the case of road deaths) to be found at least partly responsible for a death. Sometimes this is possible even if no-one was charged with or convicted of a criminal offence. Compensation is then usually paid by the responsible person’s insurance company. If they were not insured, or can't be found, then an organisation called the Motor Insurers' Bureau will deal with the claim. (Find out more at www.mib.org.uk) [...] Some people may be entitled to a fixed, statutory bereavement award, currently £15,120. This is only payable to the wife, husband or civil or cohabiting partner of someone who has died, or the parents of a child under the age of 18 who has died. Your solicitor can tell you if you are eligible for this award.