Widow sues the NHS for ‘loss of the services of her husband’
£500k claim over ambulance death
A WOMAN whose husband was fatally injured by an ambulance is suing for the “loss of his services”.
Retired dentist Michael Daly, 77, was hit by the vehicle’s wing mirror on a crossing as it attended a 999 call.
Now widow Roseline, 77, wants £500,000 for the “loss of his services as a loving husband”.
She says she was financially dependent on him and has suffered post-traumatic stress since his death.
Her High Court claim includes the cost of paying a professional for household tasks previously carried out by Dr Daly.
Her lawyer, Sam David, said: “Most of the claim is for continued loss of earnings and pension.
“And because he is not there any more you can claim for some of the cost of getting a professional to do the things he would have done. “But there’s also the claim for the loss of the love and affection of a husband. “It’s hard to precisely value it but in claims like this it’s typical to allocate several thousands in respect of the loss a spouse receives.” The case has not yet been heard by a judge. Dr Daly was hit by the ambulance in his home village of Danbury, Essex in February 2016. He was taken to hospital but died 17 weeks later after contracting MRSA and suffering a cardiac arrest. Paramedic Faye Parson, 41, was cleared at Chelmsford crown court last July of causing death by careless driving. East of England Ambulance Service declined to make any comment.
It’s hard to precisely value the loss of the love of a husband SAM DAVID LAWYER FOR WIDOW ROSELINE