We acted for the family of a teenage motorcyclist who was killed when his bike went into a deep ravine on a badly organised "off-road" circuit. We recovered compensation for the family of the young man but, more importantly we helped his family prove that the accident was caused by the people running the track. Our work at the inquest led directly to a prosecution of the owners of the track.

We acted for the parents of a young boy who fell to his death on a poorly organised Scouts trip. We helped his family recover compensation for the accident, but also proved at the inquest that the accident was caused by the poor organisation and lack of supervision on the trip.

We acted for the family of a young boy who was killed when a reckless driver drove into the rear of his mother's car as they sat in a motorway tailback.

We acted for the wife of a gentleman who was killed in a "hit and run" accident when a lorry collided with his motorbike on the motorway. She had been completely dependent on her husband's earnings and faced serious financial difficulties, but we helped to recover over £200,000.00 in compensation.

If you'd like some free, sensitive professional advice please call us on 0800 052 3693 or complete our free claim enquiry form.

We will talk to you in plain English, and visit you at home if you like.

And, whatever happens, it will not cost you a penny.

Claiming for the accident victim Compensation may be recoverable for the pain and distress suffered by the person who has been killed.

It may also be possible to recover financial losses between the date of the accident and the date of their death, together with the funeral and other expenses.

Claiming for dependant relatives  A very substantial claim can often be made (under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976) by the dependants of the person who has been killed. These cases are normally brought by a dependant wife, husband or co-habitee, or by dependant children.

Our solicitors have years of experience in preparing these claims, and we also work with specialist accountants and barristers to make sure that our clients get all the compensation they are entitled to.

"Bereavement Award"  An additional fixed sum of compensation may also be payable to the husband or wife of the person who has been killed,  or to the parents of a person who dies whilst they are still under the age of 18. But this so-called "bereavement award" is currently fixed by law at the ridiculous figure of £11,800.00 - It is regarded by many relatives (rightly in our view)  as something of an insult.

Inquests
An inquest hearing is often needed after a fatal accident.

The inquest can help to provide information about an accident, but it is important to remember that the purpose of the inquest is very limited. The Coroner's job is to:-

    Identify the person who has died

    Confirm the place and time of the death, and 

    Consider how or why the person died.

The Coroner will not normally blame anyone, and will not consider issues of compensation, but the  evidence produced at the hearing may be helpful in connection with any claim.

Coroners are always extremely courteous and helpful towards the family of the person who has died but, even so, attending an inquest can be a difficult experience.

We can help with the inquest by explaining what will happen and then sending a representative to represent you and ask questions on your behalf at the hearing.

If you would like some free, sensitive professional advice please call us on 0800 052 3693 or complete our free claim enquiry form.