Coroners Inquests

At JMW, our specialist solicitors are here to provide legal advice and representation if a loved one has died and their death is the subject of a coroner's inquest.

Sometimes a coroner will decide to launch a legal inquiry into a death if its cause is uncertain, even after a post mortem, or if it was unnatural, violent or took place in prison or police custody.

The inquest is often a highly emotional experience for relatives of the deceased. It is also unlikely that they will know the correct procedure for questioning witnesses. This can sometimes lead to a feeling that their concerns have not been adequately addressed during the inquest procedure.

However,appointing a legal representative to attend the inquest will ensure not only that your questions are put to the witnesses, but also thatwhere appropriate,information regarding a potential negligence claim is gathered.

For more information about coroner's inquests, call 0845 872 6666 or complete our online enquiry form.

Coroner's Inquests Defined

In most cases of death a GP or hospital doctor will issue a Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death which is sent to the Registrar of Births and Deaths who will then issue a Death Certificate.

However, in some cases the body may be referred to a coroner. For example, if the death occurred:

• Following accident or injury
• During surgery
• After an industrial disease
• And was unnatural or violent
• And its cause was unexplained

From here, the coroner may go on to perform a post mortem to find out more about the cause of death. Then, the coroner may launch an inquest - a legal inquiry, held in public, into the reason for and circumstances of the death.

Contact JMW Today

To find out more about how our solicitors can help you with a coroner's inquest, get in touch with us today. Call 0845 872 6666 or complete our online enquiry form.