Inquests
We are experienced in supporting organisations in the immediate aftermath of a fatal accident all the way through to inquest. Throughout, we act promptly and decisively, using our expertise and experience to minimise the stress and fallout of the situation.
The legal partner you need
Our team specialises in representation and advocacy in investigations, public inquiries and coroners’ inquests across all industry sectors, including education, sports and leisure, healthcare and construction.
Our extensive experience in this type of work means we understand the wider contexts that could affect your business.
We are skilled at managing the risk of reputational damage and advise on media management and requests for media interviews. We also understand the significance coroners’ findings can have on any future civil or criminal proceedings and advise accordingly to protect your business.
Guiding you through the inquest
Following a fatal incident our Insurance, Risk and Regulatory solicitors will:
- Provide an incident and emergency response following a fatal accident
- Conduct initial investigations to assess the support you are likely to need and identify any risks
- Manage internal investigations, with the protection of legal professional privilege, to prepare accident reports and strategy plans
- Attend pre-inquest reviews, including preparing witnesses and evaluating the evidence collated by the coroner
- Instruct expert witnesses where appropriate
- Represent you at final inquest hearings
- Advise on the outcome of the final inquest hearing, including on any directions for the production of a prevention of future deaths report.
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