If somebody close to you has died because of negligent medical care, our solicitors are here to help you find out what happened and why.
Dealing with the loss of a loved one will always be difficult, but we can help with the financial burdens a death can cause, hopefully making your life a little easier. Compensation can help provide a more secure future for you and your family. By making a claim with us, you can be reassured that you’re represented by some of the best medical negligence lawyers in the country.
We might be able to help you if you were the spouse or dependant of someone who died because:
- Fatal medical mistakes were made during surgery or treatment
- Their condition wasn’t diagnosed as early as it could’ve been.
Speak to us today about your circumstances. We’ll advise you on if you’re able to claim in a free initial consultation.
We can accept fatal medical negligence cases on a no win no fee basis. This means you won’t have to worry about paying legal costs until after your claim has finished. If for some reason your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t have to pay these fees as you’ll be protected by an insurance policy.
Sometimes when deaths occur in unusual or unclear circumstances, an inquest might be held to establish the facts around the death. Our solicitors can represent you at inquests, to help guide you through proceedings and to make sure your voice is heard.
Why choose Irwin Mitchell's solicitors to handle your fatal medical negligence claim?
Our respected and dedicated fatal claims lawyers have experience in handling a wide range of fatal negligence cases. No matter how your loved one’s death happened, you can be reassured that you’re being represented by some of the best lawyers in the country.
We’ve previously helped families after they’ve lost their loved one in a range of circumstances, including:
Our medical negligence lawyers can help you with your compensation claim in a number of other scenarios. We can also offer you support with the bereavement process.
Our Support and Rehabilitation team can help you access counselling and advise on any benefits you may be entitled to claim.
We work several charities that can offer you valuable support. These include:
If your claim is successful, our Asset Management team can advise you on how to make your compensation last for as long as possible. They’ll give you tailored advice on how you can invest your money and ensure it pays for all your needs.
We understand that after such a traumatic loss, talking about it face to face can be a big help. We’ve offices located across the UK, so you can visit us at a convenient location. If you prefer, we can speak via phone or video call, or email.
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