Marita Blindeman
Marita Blindeman, the woman who worked at the day-nursery was killed by Kim De Gelder. Because she was working while she got murdered, the surviving dependants and her family can make an appeal to the work accident insurance. This means that the costs of the funeral will be covered and that the family will receive a compensation.
The children
The family members of the murdered and wounded children can count on the insurance of the day-nursery. The insurance company will cover the medical costs and pay a compensation to the surviving dependants. The family can also claim for damage.
The surviving dependants
The moral damage from which the surviving dependants suffer, is fully for Kim De Gelder his account. Family members that can claim for a moral damage compensation including brothers, sisters, parents and grand-parents, but even witnesses of a horrible crime can claim a remuneration.
If Kim De Gelder doesn’t have enough money to pay all these claims, the legal aid insurance of the victims can come in between.
According to Wauthier Robyn, an insurance agent, it is impossible that the parents of De Gelder will be held responsible for all the payments. Kim De Gelder is older than 18 and doesn’t live at home anymore.
I can conclude that every act has its consequences. Kim De Gelder has murdered and injured several people and has to take full responsibility. Since he is over the age of 18, and should be able to recognize the difference between right and wrong, he will judged as an adult.
Ruth Blommaert
http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/3484/Drama-Dendermonde/article/detail/646993/2009/01/28/Ouders-De-Gelder-moeten-financieel-niet-opdraaien-voor-bloedbad.dhtml
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The fatal accident in Dendermonde has touched everyone. Kim de Gelder killed two children and a caretaker without a good reason. The whole country was in deep regret and everyone felt sorry for all the families who were involved.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMarita Blindeman was working when Kim De Gelder walked in. She tried to protect the children and even left her live for them. The family of Marita gets a compensation from the insurance company of the daycare center. This means that De Gelder doesn't have to pay for this life he has taken, which I think is not correct. He should at least pay a compensation to the family.
First, people thought that Kim's parents would have to pay the compensations, because he lived alone and didn't have any money. But now, the judge said they aren't responsible. I think it's very normal that the parents of De Gelder aren't responsible for their son's actions. It's not because he's their son, they should come up with the money to compensate the damage their son caused. In fact, Kim De Gelder is 18 years old and lives alone, so he's considered to be an adult and adults have to take their own responsibility. In every situation they're in!
Nathalie COUDEVILLE