In fatal industrial disease claims, the main representative is usually the personal representative of the deceased—either an executor named in the will or an administrator appointed if there is no will—who brings the claim on behalf of the estate to recover damages for the pain, suffering, and financial losses experienced before death. If the estate does not act within a certain period, eligible dependants such as a spouse, partner, children, or others financially reliant on the deceased can bring a claim themselves, typically for loss of financial support, funeral costs, and emotional impact. The outcome of the case, including industrial disease compensation amounts, depends on factors like the severity of the illness, duration of suffering, financial dependency, and the overall impact on the family.