In contemporary practice, if the party at fault in a traffic accident is legally obligated to pay compensation, it is permissible for the beneficiaries to accept it. Depending on the situation—whether the death occurred intentionally, accidentally, or as a result of negligence—the compensation can be accepted as determined by legal authorities. Family members may choose to forgive or forgo compensation, but the ruling permits them to claim it from either the offender or an insurance company.
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