Fatal Accidents & Injuries Compensation Claims
No amount of money can adequately compensate for the loss of a loved one. Having said this, family members should not have to experience the added burden of financial difficulties when attempting to come to terms with this traumatic change in circumstances.
Should a family member sustain a fatal injury either as a result of an accident or the development of an industrial disease, it may be possible to recover personal injury compensation. Where it can be established that the fatal injury arose through the negligence of another party, compensation can be recovered on behalf of:
- The deceased’s Estate and
- A limited class of people who were ‘Financially Dependent‘ upon the income of the deceased.
Bereavement damages can also be recovered in certain circumstances and in very limited cases it may even be possible to recover compensation for any psychological injuries you have experienced.
An Inquest will be undertaken into the cause of death and this can be a traumatic experience in itself. In addition the circumstances surrounding a fatal injury may not be entirely clear even following an Inquest and as a consequence further detailed investigations may be required in order to establish whether another party was in fact to blame.
At Sintons our personal injury specialists have a wealth of experience in pursuing fatal injury compensation claims and in providing support and representation during the Inquest process.
Our Probate Department can also deal with all Estate issues as the claim progresses.
All personal injury claims are pursued on a No Win No Fee basis so you can rest assured that there is no financial risk.
To begin a personal injury compensation claim or obtain further advice with no obligation contact Sintons 24/7.
Latest News
We’re delighted to welcome our newest intake of talent, as well as announce seat rotations for our progressing trainees and solicitor apprentices.
Welcoming our 1st-year Trainees & Apprentice: Finlay Dorman (Neurotrauma), Jake Bowyer (Family), Alexandra Bailey (Real Estate), Florence Read (Real Estate), and Anna Stanley (Wills, Trusts & Estates).
Celebrating our Seat Rotations:
• Ellie Stannard ➔ Employment
• Beth Tait ➔ Wills, Trusts & Estates
• Lewis Cooper ➔ Corporate
• Sabrina Jackland ➔ Dispute Resolution
• Sophie Lemon ➔ Residential Property
• Lucy Hunter ➔ Court of Protection
Plus, Faith Ramsay and Alex Patterson continue their great work in their current seats.
Wishing everyone the best of luck in this next chapter of their legal careers with us.
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Sep 14
Sintons is proud to support Major Trauma Awareness Week 2026 with @dayonetrauma. This year`s message: "I lost my life when I didn`t die." Only 1 in 10 survivors of life-changing injury get the full support they need to rebuild their lives.
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Sep 14
Forced Blood Transfusion and the High Court`s Inherent Jurisdiction.
In Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust & Anor v QF [2026] the High Court considered whether a hospital could lawfully administer a life-saving blood transfusion under s.63 MHA to a patient who was objecting? The court examined the interface between MHA and the MCA and concluded that in cases where compulsory treatment under the MHA raises exceptional issues and no effective means of challenge exists, the inherent jurisdiction can function as a safeguard.
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Sep 11
The first wave of post-AGNI reported decisions is here.
In AR (Whether restrictions amount to a deprivation of liberty) [2026] the court found that extensive restrictions in a supported living placement did not amount to a deprivation of liberty, offering an early glimpse into the post-Cheshire West landscape following the Supreme Court`s decision in AGNI.
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Sep 10
Join Sintons & Institute of Registered Case Managers for "Planning Futures, Learning From Practice" — an evening exploring regulation, duty of care vs funding decisions, and real-world insight for case management professionals.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/yhm8d9cw
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Sep 10
67% of people in the UK don`t have a Will, or theirs is outdated. Without one, the law decides who inherits — not you.
A Will isn`t about wealth. It`s about making your wishes clear https://tinyurl.com/4unbsmfs
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