Inquests and fatal accident compensation claims
Our medical negligence solicitors pursue claims for the families of patients who die following negligent medical treatment. We also represent families at inquests into deaths following medical negligence.
Our fatal accident solicitors, led by 10 partners with assistance from other solicitors and two nurses, specialise in getting the best compensation settlements in claims on behalf of the families following deaths caused by negligent medical treatment.
Our experience means that your claim will be investigated thoroughly and promptly by specialist solicitors, used to dealing in a sensitive and professional manner with families who have lost a loved one. We have experience helping families following all types of surgery deaths, hospital deaths and deaths following misdiagnosis of illnesses. We have particular expertise and experience in cases relating to delay in diagnosis of cancer.
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We're here to helpWe are often approached by families who do not know where to turn after the death of a family member. They are concerned that medical treatment may have caused or contributed to the death and about how the family will cope from a practical and financial point of view. Many of our clients also wish to prevent other families having to go through the same tragic events.
We can provide advice on how each of these concerns can be addressed, whether through a complaint, representation at an inquest or investigating a clinical negligence claim. We recognise that the cost to patients of negligent medical treatment is not just physical and financial but also psychological. We also recognise that families find it difficult to come forward about a claim arising from medical treatment. We do everything we can to help our clients, whatever their situation.
We act for clients across the country and are pleased to visit families in their homes. We feel that it is important to meet with our clients so you feel comfortable with us and we get to know you and can better understand your individual needs.
Through other specialist departments within the firm we can help you secure all the assistance that you are entitled to and ensure that any compensation will be managed in the most advantageous way possible. We can provide practical and legal assistance in dealing with a grant of probate. You can find further information about the different ways we can help you in our Bereavement Guide.
Read more information about Inquests, Post Mortems and the Coroner.
Advice on fatal claims and inquests
For free, expert advice on fatal claims and inquests, click here or call us free on 0800 0382 382. We are available to take your call twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.
If you want to provide some details to us in advance, why not let us assess your claim now.
