Our expert fatal claims lawyers will handle your claim at no cost to you* and in the vast majority of cases you will receive 100% of your compensation**.
Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell
If someone close to you has died in hospital or in a care home, and there is reason to suspect that the appropriate steps to prevent their death weren’t taken, you may wish to investigate a fatal clinical negligence claim.
The law may be able to help you find out what happened, and why - and perhaps even allow you to recover compensation to help you to overcome the loss of a loved one.
At Irwin Mitchell we are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to the loss of a loved one, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.
Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.
Above all, we put you first.
Handling Inquests With Expertise And Sensitivity
If someone has died in unusual or unclear circumstances, it is possible that the death might be reported to the coroner, who may decide to hold an inquest. This is where the coroner carries out an investigation and holds a hearing to establish the facts surrounding the death.
At Irwin Mitchell we understand you may be worried about what a fatal claim involves, but we can guide you through the process and assist at the coroner’s inquest.
Irwin Mitchell has a long history of representing bereaved families who find themselves in this situation. If you’d like us to help you, it’s crucial that you let us know before the inquest takes place - so that we have time to assemble medical records and other documents from the coroner before the court hearing.
If evidence comes out during the inquest that your loved one may have died as a result of sub-standard medical treatment or through neglect, you may wish us to file a fatal clinical negligence claim for damages on your behalf. If you do, we will do everything in our power to secure compensation for you and your family with a fatal compensation claim.
Proven Expertise In Fatal Claims & Inquests
Irwin Mitchell is one of the largest and most experienced law firms in the country and our team includes many of the country’s finest specialist lawyers. They work in highly focused teams, offering the best legal expertise when recovering compensation in cases involving fatal claim inquests.
Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Fatal Claims
Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, in finding out what happened and why and assisting you to recover appropriate compensation.
We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous medical and clinical negligence fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury.
We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of compensation recovery for various forms of medical and clinical negligence, and to ensure that fairer compensation is awarded.
The above information relates to the law and procedures in England and Wales.
* Subject to entering a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement with us and complying with its terms.
** Does not apply to group actions, criminal injuries or accidents and illnesses outside England and Wales and is subject to compliance with the terms of your funding arrangements.
All Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement.