What Can Fatal Accident Solicitors Help With?
If a family member has died in unclear or unusual circumstances, their death might be reported to a coroner, who could then decide to hold an inquest. Our fatal accident solicitors have helped people who have lost loved ones in various circumstances, including:
How Long Do I Have to Make a Fatal Accident Claim?
In the UK, you will have three years from the time of the incident to make the claim. Usually, the time limit starts from the date the accident or injury occurred. However, in some cases, the time limit can start from when you realised injuries from a particular accident caused the death of a loved one.
Costs of a Personal Injury Defence Solicitor
Most claims we handle are on a ‘no win no fee’ basis, so if you do not succeed with your case you do not have to pay our costs.
Fatal Accident FAQs
Who Can Bring a Fatal Accident Claim?
- A spouse or civil partner of the deceased
- Anyone living with them immediately before their death
- Anyone living with them for two years before their death
- A child of the deceased
- A parent, grandparent, or sibling of the deceased
What Does Fatal Mean in an Accident?
It causes someone’s death.
Can You Claim Compensation for Accidental Death?
Not all fatal accidents will be due to the negligence of another person, however, those that are may be eligible for compensation.
Do You Need a Solicitors for a Personal Injury Claim?
We highly recommend contacting a personal injury defence lawyer as they will be able to offer you expert and legal advice. Our personal injury team are highly skilled, very diligent, who scrutinise every aspect of a claim. They represent their clients tirelessly, to give them the best possible chance of continuing their lives with the financial and medical support they need.
In addition, they are down to earth, friendly and approachable people whom you can talk to and confide in. They will listen, they will care and they will use their technical skills to translate all of that into positive action for you.
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