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News | 05:12:24

Widow seeks institutional change after death of husband from preventable pressure sore at Royal United Hospital Bath.

Gaynor Nippard, whose husband died in July 2022 from a pressure sore that could have been avoided with basic nursing care, hopes to ensure that other patients don’t suffer as a result of an...

Opinion | 26:11:24

What happens when someone dies in a work-related accident?

There are several key issues to consider when considering whether a death was caused by a work-related accident. These would include the way in which the work was organised, how it was carried out...

Opinion | 26:11:24

Fatal accident claims: what you need to know.

Where a death occurs as a result of another party’s negligence, specialist solicitors can provide advice regarding a possible compensation claim. Claims for deaths on the road and in the workplace are commonly brought,...

Podcast | 18:11:24

What support is available after a sudden bereavement? – Spotlight on 2Wish.

Opinion | 20:06:24

How to fund specialist legal advice for an inquest or a claim

Becky Randel explains your options for funding legal support either for an inquest or fatal claim when a loved one dies. Legal costs may put off people who are looking for legal support for...

Opinion | 20:06:24

Improving patient safety through inquest investigations

Becky Randel looks at how lawyers and charities can work together to support individual families at inquests whilst also identifying wider patient safety issues. When families approach us to investigate something that might...

Opinion | 20:06:24

Your employment rights following a bereavement

Chris Amys and Gabrielle Laurin explain your rights in employment when you’ve experienced a bereavement. Millions of people experience the death of a loved one each year. According to the UK Commission on Bereavement...

Opinion | 20:06:24

Charity spotlight: The Coroners’ Courts Support Service

Ali Cloak interviews Angela Geer, Chief Executive Officer of the Coroners’ Courts Support Service (CCSS), about the vital role the charity plays in supporting people in inquests.

Podcast | 20:06:24

How we can ensure lessons are learned following a death – Interview with INQUEST

In a recent episode of our podcast Ali Cloak from our Inquest and Fatal claims team was joined by Deborah Coles and Aniesha Obuobie of INQUEST. They talked about the importance of learning lessons following deaths, the challenges in implementing care improvements , and how their No More Deaths hopes to secure systemic change.

Opinion | 20:06:24

The fatal claims process – overview of process for bringing a fatal personal injury claim

Roisin O’Dubhlaoidh explains what you need to know about the process of making a fatal accident claim. Following the death of a loved one in a fatal road traffic collision, or other sudden event...

Opinion | 20:06:24

What is a Family Liaison Officer (FLO)? In conversation with Avon and Somerset FLOs

Roisin O’Dubhlaoidh interviews Family Liaison Officers (FLOs) to help share more about their role and why they do what they do. Family Liaison Officers perform a vital role in supporting families after the sudden...

Cycling path

Opinion | 20:06:24

Does there really need to be a law for causing death or serious injury by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling?

Mark Hambleton looks at the Government’s proposed law on dangerous cycling and asks: do we even need this new law? Back in 2018 I wrote about the recommendations made to the Government to introduce the offence...

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