Failure to Prevent Suicide Claims

We will begin with a free initial consultation to understand what happened to your loved one. We know it can be difficult to discuss, so you will have all the time you need.

Loss can be difficult to discuss, but we’ll make sure you feel as comfortable as possible and won’t rush you.

Once we know more, we’ll discuss whether we believe you can make a claim. If we do, we will explain what will happen if you need to attend a post-mortem and/or inquest, so you know what to expect.

Our lawyers will then collect evidence to support your claim, including medical records, documents, and the opinions of independent mental health experts. Using this evidence, we will calculate a compensation amount that best supports your needs.

Many preventable suicide cases we handle are settled out of court. If we can’t reach a settlement, or the mental health professional or organisation involved denies responsibility, we will start court proceedings. Claims are often still settled even if trial dates are set, but if your case does go to court, we will be there for you every step of the way.

Our solicitors can support you in several ways if your loved one has died because of a medical negligence mental health failure. It’s possible that you’re not only mourning your loss, but also facing financial issues as a result.

We can get you funds to compensate for any suffering that your loved one underwent before their death, as well as to pay for expenses following the death, such as:

• Funeral costs
• Loss of earnings
• Medical expenses
• Childcare costs
• Household expenses
• Counselling services
• Loss of benefits (such as pension rights).

Yes, most of our medical negligence mental health claim cases are funded with a no win no fee agreement. This means that there’s no financial risk to you when making a compensation claim.

Alternative funding options may be available depending on the circumstances, for example, if there’s been a Human Rights Act breach. Whatever the circumstances, we’ll make sure that you get the best funding method for your specific circumstances.

If your loved one died because of substandard mental health care, we could help you claim compensation to support you at this difficult time. You can claim compensation if you are the dependant of the person who passed away, such as:

• Husband/wife
• Former spouse (married for at least two years)
• Children
• Parents
• Cohabitee of over two years (living together without being married).

To make a claim, you will usually have three years from the date of the negligent treatment. If the negligence wasn’t discovered until the inquest, you will have three years from that point to claim.

If your loved one died in unusual or unclear circumstances, their death will be reported to a coroner who may decide to hold an inquest to establish the facts behind the death.

Sometimes, evidence comes to light during the inquest that your loved one may have died because of negligent medical treatment. If this is the case, we could help you make a compensation claim. We will do everything we can to get you a settlement that could provide security for you and your family.

If you would like our experts to represent you at an inquest, contact us as soon as you can. This gives us time to gather medical records and other evidence to put us in the strongest position to help.