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Expert Personal Injury Solicitors for Fatal Claims\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Who Can Claim<\/h5>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n

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How Fatal Claims Are Progressed<\/h5>\n

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.<\/p>\n

If you wish to make a claim over a fatality then the coroner\u2019s report could contain information that supports your claim because the report will contain information on the causes of death which may support your claim.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n

How To Claim<\/h5>\n

You will need to provide evidence that support your claim that could include :<\/p>\n