Claire Macmaster
Associate Solicitor, Public Law and Human Rights
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Our specialist inquest solicitors can help with the questions you want to ask if you have had a family member or someone close to you die suddenly. Contact our team today who can offer you the support you need.
An inquest is a formal investigation conducted by a coroner to determine how and why someone died.
When someone you love dies and you’re struggling to cope with the loss, the prospect of being involved in an inquest can seem daunting.
However, an inquest into your loved one’s death could help you find the answers you need about what happened and, in some circumstances, how they came to die. The law around inquests are complex, the whole process can be overwhelming, and, in some cases, you might struggle to get the answers you’re looking for.
Our team of specialist Public Law Solicitors can help. We will deal with the Coroners Court, help you with the inquest process and represent you at the inquest to alleviate the burden at this difficult time.
We're rated‘Excellent’if you believe that failures by public bodies may be connected to your loved one’s death and to put you on an equal footing with the legal teams for the other interested persons.
Simpson Millar5 stars
Excellent representation -Eleanor Gauld Solicitor
Eleanor Gauld, Solicitor, represented me recently through an inquest in Coroner’s court. Her work is flawless. She and Simpson Millar in general, were exemplary in their work and the service they pro...
Hazel Williams
Simpson MillarVery great solicitor
Very great solicitor , she changed my life , very professional and welcoming , you very lucky to have a solicitor like Catherine. All I have to say for her is Thank you very much for everything you ha...
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Simpson MillarInquest Assistance
The charity INQUEST put me in touch with Simpson Millar to assist my family with legal representation. We were introduced the to solicitor Amiee Brackfield. From the first point of contact to the conc...
Heather vangasse
Simpson Millarsimpson millar 100% great service from start to finish
my case was a very,very complicated but I'm glad to say we really have possitive ending. i can't thank simpson millar enough especially to Sarah Collier what an amazing solicitor. she has taken on my...
Helena Berkyova
Simpson MillarSarah Collier
Sarah Collier Since 2019 when she first met me and my brother Mustafa, Sarah has been the most brilliant support. She’s helped us so much – really caring for us and always there for us. I shall fo...
Haroon Nikzaad
Simpson MillarSarah Collier
Sarah Collier Since 2019 when she first met me and my brother Mustafa, Sarah has been the most brilliant support. She’s helped us so much – really caring for us and always there for us. I shall fo...
Haroon Nikzaad
Simpson MillarFantastic solicitor & the team around my case
Sarah Collier it's absolutely fantastic and very professional solicitor who knows what she's doing. She is very confident at her role and made me feel very secure and always updated on my ongoing case...
Helena Berkyova
We will represent you at the inquest preliminary hearings to deal with the complex legal issues around the scope of the inquest, whether there is a jury and the appointment of an independent expert to assist the Coroner’s investigation.
We will ask the Coroner to obtain all the relevant records and collect evidence to help uncover the truth about how your loved one died.
During the inquest we would put your questions to the witnesses and address the law to make sure that steps are put in place to stop a similar situation from happening again.
Members of the press often attend an inquest, especially if it’s controversial or involves public authorities. We can speak to the media on your behalf.
If the inquest found that your loved one’s death could have been avoided, we can advise you on how you might be able to make a civil claim for compensation.
We can establish if you’re entitled to receive financial support to help you pay for our legal services.
An inquest into a death, potentially caused by the failures of a public authority can be a long process that’s often complicated, distressing and intrusive.
We can assist if your loved one died in prison, police custody, in immigration detention, in a mental health setting or following other contact with state agents in the community.
We are experienced at holding state bodies to account where an individual has died in their care or as a result of their failings and we work closely with the charity Inquest in these cases.
Unlike normal inquests, if the inquest finds that the death of your loved one involved a public authority, you’ll probably be entitled to receive legal aid to help you pay for your legal representation. This may be non-means tested. We can help you with this process.
Our Public Law Solicitors advise a large number of young people over the age of 18 but under 25 who aren’t receiving support from children’s services as care leavers, even though they’re clearly entitled to it. So how do you know if you might be a care leaver and still eligible for support?
The Human Rights Act is a UK law passed in 1998 that lets you defend your human rights in Court. It enables you to force government, police and local Councils to treat you with fairness, dignity and respect.
Fill in the form below to get in touch with one of our dedicated team members, or call our team today on: 0808 239 1344
