Representation for bereaved families

Fatal claims & inquests

Sensitive, rigorous advice where failures in medical care may have caused or materially contributed to a death.

Scott and his team

Careful case selection.
Meticulous preparation.

Each potential instruction is considered on its own facts, with attention to the clinical chronology, expert evidence, causation, proportionality and the client's objectives.

Seeking answers after a death

Scott and his team examine the records, chronology and available investigations to determine whether independent expert evidence is justified. An unexpected death may also involve an inquest, Trust investigation, complaint or regulatory process.

Deaths following missed deterioration or sepsis
Delayed cancer or cardiac diagnosis
Surgical and post-operative deaths
Medication and nursing failures
Inquests and prevention of future deaths issues
Claims involving NHS and private providers

Who may bring the claim?

The estate claim and claims by dependants involve different statutory routes. Authority may depend on a grant of probate or letters of administration. We clarify who can act, limitation and the potential claims at the outset.

Losses following a death

Recoverable losses may include the statutory bereavement award where applicable, funeral expenses, financial dependency, services dependency and losses incurred by the deceased before death.

A confidential first step

Speak to Scott about a potential instruction

Scott and his team consider carefully selected clinical negligence matters across England and Wales. If the matter merits investigation, you will receive clear advice on the next step.