Coroners' inquests

"I would like to express my gratitude for your professional and personal support through what has been a very difficult period in my career. The inquest went as well as could possibly be expected and I'm sure this is in no small part due to your efforts. Throughout all of your dealings with me you have all been both professional and sensitive."

Healthcare client

 

BLM are experienced in acting for individual healthcare practitioners and healthcare organisations who have an interest in the inquest process.

With the impact of Article 2 of the Human Rights Act, inquests are becoming far more complex and lengthy. Good representation is often essential. BLM’s experienced team of specialist lawyers has considerable knowledge and ability to assist you with the inquest process.

Significant recent cases include:

• Assisting a consultant A&E doctor following the death of a patient from multiple injuries sustained in an RTA.
• Assisting a forensic medical examiner following the death of a detained person in custody which involved Article 2 issues.
• Inquests arising out of deaths in prison, involving Home Office, PCTs, individual doctors and nurses.

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