Fatal Accident Claims

No level of compensation will be able to make up for the loss of a loved one following a fatal accident, particularly if it was the result of someone else’s negligence. However, making a fatal accident claim could help to make things easier, especially where you may have concerns about the potential financial impact on you and your family.

Lyons Solicitors has specialist expertise with a wide range of personal injury matters, including fatal injury claims. Our experts can provide caring support and tailored practical guidance, taking you through every step involved in making a fatal accident claim.

Our solicitors never delegate any of the work we handle, meaning you can be certain your claim will be dealt with by a highly experienced personal injury solicitor. We can provide you with the close personal support you need during what is likely to be a traumatic time.

The same solicitor will work alongside you from start to finish, so you receive consistent advice suited to your personal circumstances. Should you need to get in touch with our team, you can contact us by whichever means are most convenient, whether that’s by telephone, video conferencing or in person. We can also arrange out of hours home visits where appropriate.

Our clients benefit from our ‘No Win, No Fee’ funding model. By taking this approach, we are able to support anyone making a fatal accident claim who may be concerned about the financial impact or would otherwise struggle to bring a claim forward.

We regularly help clients to pursue potentially risky cases that other firms may be hesitant to take on. We can also take on fatal accident claims where other firms have not been able to secure the maximum available compensation or have rejected a claim.

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Our Personal Injury Claims team is led by partner Duncan Shaw. Duncan has more than 20 years of experience in representing clients with fatal accident claims throughout England and Wales.

We have previously been able to secure substantial amounts of compensation for fatal accident claims in Kingswood, Westbury-on-Trym, Chew Magna and the wider Bristol area.

Our fatal accident claims solicitors in Bristol work closely with recommended and highly specialist barristers to ensure the very best expertise is applied to your case.

Speak to us about fatal accident claims in Bristol

We offer a free initial consultation where you can ask us any questions you might have about the fatal injury claims process.

To book a free initial consultation with our fatal accident claims solicitors in Kingswood, Westbury-on-Trym or Chew Magna, please get in touch today.

You can use the contact details for each office or, alternatively, fill in the ‘Ask us a Question’ form on the right-hand side of the page to request a call back.

Types of fatal accident claims we can help you with

Our fatal accident claims solicitors can advise on all types of fatal accidents, including those related to:

• Fatal road traffic claims
• Fatal motorcycle accident claims
• Fatal cycling accidents
• Fatal accidents at work
• Fatal accidents in public places
• Fatal slips, trips and falls
• Fatal medical negligence
• Fatal criminal assault
• Fatal sporting accidents
• Any other type of fatal accident or injury

To find out more about how we can help you with a fatal accident claim in Kingswood, Westbury-on-Trym, Chew Magna and the wider Bristol area, please get in touch.

Our fatal accident compensation claims fees

Our fatal accident claims solicitors work on a No Win, No Fee basis. We will discuss funding and the options available to you before we agree to take on your case. This is also where we will be able to talk to you about insurance to cover any unexpected costs.

Fatal accident claims FAQs

Who can make a fatal accident claim?

Typically, the following people will be able to make a fatal accident claim:

• ‘Dependants’ of the deceased
• Beneficiaries of the deceased’s estate

Often, the people who fall into these categories will be the same. As an example, the spouse of the deceased will also be likely to inherit under their estate.

Dependants of the deceased could include:

• Spouses or civil partners
• Ex-spouses or civil partners
• Children and stepchildren
• Siblings
• Parents and grandparents

How long does a fatal accident claim take?

The time it takes to resolve a fatal accident claim will depend heavily on the individual circumstances of the case. Given how serious these matters are, fatal accidents can be very complicated and it will be necessary to gather as much evidence and information as possible before a conclusion can be reached. Accessing the highest level of available compensation will often mean that great care needs to be taken over the investigation.

Is there a time limit for fatal accident claims?

Yes, there are strict time limits to be aware of when it comes to fatal accidents claims. You will typically have three years from the date of death to start a claim.

This time limit does not start from the date of the accident itself. So, if someone were to pass away in hospital from their injuries, the time limit will start from this date.

Who benefits from fatal accident claims on behalf of a deceased person’s estate?

Any compensation that is awarded as part of a claim on behalf of a deceased person goes back into the estate. This means that the money is paid out as inheritance to the deceased person’s heirs in line with their Will or the Rules of Intestacy if there is no Will.

Speak to us about fatal accident and injury compensation in Bristol

We offer a free initial consultation where you can ask us any questions you might have about the fatal injury claims process.

To book a free initial consultation with our fatal accident claims solicitors in Kingswood, Westbury-on-Trym or Chew Magna, please get in touch today.

You can use the contact details for each office or, alternatively, fill in the ‘Ask us a Question’ form on the right-hand side of the page to request a call back.