Fatal Accident Claims

If you have suffered the loss of losing a loved one in a fatal accident, we’re here to help. As a niche personal injury firm where clients are at the heart of everything we do, we strive to make what can be a stressful and emotional time as easy as possible. 

If an inquest is held into the death of your loved one, we will attend the hearing with you. An inquest is an inquiry into the cause and the circumstances which led to the fatal accident, where it was sudden, violent or the cause of death is unknown. It is an investigation but is not about allocating blame. However, evidence can often be used to support the fatal accident claim and it is therefore important that a lawyer attends the inquest with you.

An inquest is run by the coroner who will examine all the evidence and may question witnesses. Family members can attend and be represented at the inquest as an interested party. Your lawyer can put questions to the witnesses.

Surviving dependents of someone who was involved in a fatal accident that was caused wholly or partially by someone else’s fault can make a claim for fatal injury compensation for:

• Pain or distress suffered by the deceased before their death as a result of the fatal accident
• Financial losses arising from the fatal accident which include loss of financial support, medical expenses, loss of earnings and funeral expenses