Inquest Solicitors

Getting the help you need at an Inquest

We recognise that this is a very difficult time for families.  Often the Inquest will be the only occasion when you can have your questions surrounding the death answered.

The Coroner's Court is not a civil court and there are, therefore, limits on what can be achieved.  In particular, the rules prevent the Coroner from blaming specific individuals for a death and witnesses are not required to answer questions that may incriminate them.  Also the only purpose of an Inquest is to find out where, when and how someone died.

Our expert Inquest solicitors will make sure you have the information and support you need and will ensure that the hearing is fair and that you can find out as much as the process allows.

Inquests and the Human Rights Act

In recent years the Human Rights Act has had a particularly significant impact on the way deaths, especially those in hospital or NHS care homes, are dealt with.  We ensure our team is always up to date with the law in this rapidly developing area.

Contact our specialist Inquest solicitors for a free initial discussion

Please call 0800 916 9046 or email enquiries@rjw.co.uk. Our inquest solicitors operate from offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Cardiff and Edinburgh and can offer immediate and accessible representation anywhere in the UK.   Our solicitors can also use information obtained at the inquest to support any subsequent compensation claim if appropriate.

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