Fatal Claims & Inquests | Clinical Negligence | Compensation

The loss of a loved one is traumatic for the whole family. Sadly, in some circumstances, the death could have been caused by errors in medical treatment. Fatal accident claims are complex and are often more difficult to pursue because the person who has received the treatment is no longer alive to provide their version of events.

We are here to help you through the difficult process of investigating what went wrong.

Sometimes a death will be reported to the Coroner and an inquest will be held. This applies when the death is sudden, and the cause is unknown. We can advise you on the process of an inquest and represent you in The Coroner’s Court. Our team can also help with questions about wills, death certificates or witnesses.

Why choose our fatal claims and inquests team?

• Our experienced solicitors have dealt successfully with many fatal medical negligence claims
• We can offer you a FREE initial interview and advise on whether you might have a claim
• You can rely on our specialist clinical negligence lawyers to be sensitive and supportive

Our Clinical Negligence team is renowned for their empathy towards clients and expert knowledge. They have dealt with fatal accident claims including surgical errors, delay in diagnosis of cancer, failure to diagnose and treat heart disease, delay in diagnosis of pulmonary embolism, failures in care provided to elderly patients and stillbirth.

Call or email our Clinical Negligence team now to see how we can help you.

If your claim is successful, you may be able to claim compensation for:

• Bereavement award – up to £12,980 is payable to the surviving husband or wife, or the parents of a child who has died under the age of 18
• Funeral expenses
• Loss of dependency – this includes loss of income as a result of death of spouse, co-habitee, child or grandparent
• Loss of services – compensation for the help that the deceased provided in the family home such as childcare or DIY
• In certain circumstances you may be eligible for compensation if you develop a psychiatric illness as a result of the death of a family member