Expert Personal Injury Solicitors for Fatal Claims
If a person dies due to an injury or illness caused by the negligence of another person(s) or company a claim can be made within 3 years of the death or from the time you realised that an injury or illness caused by a third party resulted in the death of a loved one.
Who Can Claim
If the deceased had a will then typically the executor of the estate will make the claim. If there is no will then the administrator of the estate can make a claim. If neither the executor or administrator make a claim then the dependents of the deceased may be able to claim.
How Fatal Claims Are Progressed
When an injury or illness causes death there usually is an inquest if police are not involved. The inquest is carried out by a coroner who will independently establish the cause of death and will write a report. If police have been involved in circumstances associated with the death then there is normally no inquest.
If you wish to make a claim over a fatality then the coroner’s report could contain information that supports your claim because the report will contain information on the causes of death which may support your claim.
How To Claim
You will need to provide evidence that support your claim that could include :
- Police reports
- Witness statements and CCTV
- Medical records and statements
- Financial records that prove loss of earnings and costs
Why Use Bright Legal Solicitors ?
Our lawyers have decades of experience with fatal injuries and getting compensation for our clients. We will give you a fixed fee consultation where you will receive expert independent advice and an expectation of the likelihood of success for your claim. We can offer a payment plan that suits your needs and a no win no fee arrangement for certain circumstances. Either way we would be delighted to act on your behalf and will fight relentlessly to protect your rights.
What Is the Next Step ?
It could not be easier – call our specialist fatal injury lawyers now on 0116 262 7857 and book an appointment time that suits you for your an initial consultation