Inquests are about uncovering the truth and figuring out what went wrong. When dealing with incidents like workplace fatalities or cases involving public bodies, it's crucial to get to the bottom of things. However, there’s no denying that this process is often an emotional journey for those involved. 

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Inquests can be intense, especially when there’s so much on the line. You need the right guidance to navigate through this challenging process. With an expert team by your side, you’ll have help every step of the way. 

You’ll have assistance with everything from understanding the detailed aspects to engaging with the coroner’s court and being represented at key hearings. You’ll gain a clear picture of what’s ahead, so you’ll feel prepared and reassured throughout the process. 

Your inquests team

Navigating the inquest process? Trust you’re in capable hands. With extensive experience advising individuals, corporate clients, and public bodies, your team will handle everything from jury inquests through to Article 2 cases. 

Engaging early with the coroner’s office ensures you’re aware of critical issues from the get-go, securing key disclosures and addressing critical issues promptly. We provide strong advocacy at both pre-inquest and final inquest hearings, along with strategic planning for litigation, criminal enforcement, and reputation risks; ensuring you’re prepared for whatever comes your way. 

Whether you’re dealing with work-related fatalities or public body inquests for schools, NHS trusts, or the care sector, you’ll be able to manage the inquest process with care. 

In need of an inquests lawyer? Look no further.
At Womble Bond Dickinson we have an exceptional team of talented lawyers and business professionals who can offer guidance and find the solutions right for your business. We have both broad and niche expertise across all our UK and US offices.
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The proof's in our experience

  • Acting on behalf of an NHS mental health trust at coroner and jury inquests relating to service user deaths
  • Representing a health and safety enforcement agency at inquests concerning workplace accidents, including fatalities
  • Supporting a drug addiction charity in prison death inquests
  • Assisting a large corporate client in an inquest related to a fatal gas release 
  • Representing an employer in an inquest concerning causation following medical treatment 
  • Helping employers and land occupiers with inquests following fatalities due to electricity cables
  • Acting for interested parties at inquests in relation to rail infrastructure fatalities.