Fatal head injury claims
Find answers to questions you and your family have about fatal head injury claims such as how the claims process works and what your lawyer will do to get you the best possible compensation.
“This is a really excellent personal injury team that can be regarded as one of the major players in the London claimant personal injury market.”
“They punch well above their weight. The quality of service they provide equals that of any of the larger top-name firms in this area.”
After losing a loved one to a fatal accident, compensation may be the last thing in mind, but consulting a specialist solicitor will do more than just claim damages: in many cases, it will be the only way to achieve justice for the victim, to obtain the full facts and understand the circumstances of the death. In other cases, it will help to secure the financial future of the deceased’s spouse or partner and children.
Our senior lawyers are experienced in dealing with fatal accident claims. We will help you understand the complexities of the law and procedure, how inquests work, what needs to be proved and how compensation is calculated. Most of all we will listen to you and try to understand what it is you and your family want from a claim.
If you relied upon the deceased financially then you may be able to claim for the loss of that support, including any loss of services (such as childcare or household duties), and for loss of other benefits such as pension rights.
According to the law, those who are able to claim for dependency compensation include a:
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spouse or a former spouse
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civil partner or former civil partner
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cohabitee if you have been living as man and wife for over two years,
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parent or ascendant of the deceased
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child or other descendants, or a child who may not necessarily be a blood relative
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person who is, or is the issue of, a brother, sister, uncle or aunt of the deceased
Apart from dependency compensation, the law also entitles some to what is known as bereavement damages. This is a fixed sum set by statute at £11,800 and is only payable to the spouse (including a civil partner) of the deceased or the parents of a child under 18 years.
When deciding to make a claim for a head injury compensation claim it is important that you choose a solicitor who has specific experience not only in handling fatal injury claims but also one which understands and has experience in head injuries. If you choose Osbornes to help you, you can rest assured that your case will be handled by a partner with specialist fatal head injury experience. We are accredited members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, members of Headway, the brain injury association, and are recognised for our expertise in independent legal directories Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500.
We understand choosing a lawyer is a big decision and would be very happy to have a no-obligation conversation with you and to answer any questions you may have. Do contact Stuart Kightley, partner and specialist head injuries lawyer. Please note that anything you discuss with Stuart will always be in the strictest of confidence.
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"Osbornes always provides work of excellent quality and the advice is sound."
"The firm has the ability to handle the most sophisticated and complex matters."
"Osbornes is always client-focused and works tirelessly to obtain the best outcomes."
'The team deals with multi-million pound, often multifaceted claims, involving such factors as severe brain, psychiatric, gynaecological and spinal injury, major trauma, amputation and fatality.'
"They are a boutique firm with highly experienced partners who are well-respected in the industry."
"The team at Osbornes deals with catastrophic injury claims with the same professionalism as the largest firms, but provides a much more client-focused experience."
"A really first-rate team, well capable of dealing with the most serious and complex injuries."
"This team has carved out an exceptional reputation in catastrophic injury work."
"Osbornes has impressed me with their personal touch for clients whilst offering a first-class handling of catastrophic injury claims. The partners all have vast experience and are highly respected in their field."
"This is a really excellent personal injury team that can be regarded as one of the major players in the London claimant personal injury market."
"Osbornes have managed to recruit a team of outstanding catastrophic injury lawyers who are at the top of the game."
"They punch well above their weight. The quality of service they provide equals that of any of the larger top-name firms in this area"
Ben Posford is fiercely bright, with an unrivalled passion for his clients’ cases. His encyclopaedic knowledge of all things PI is second to none. His foresight and commercial nous have propelled Osbornes into the highest echelons of the market where they rightly belong.
The firm has an excellent and innovative line in cases involving non-English speaking claimants, managed by recruiting paralegals with multi-language skills – an impressive route for expansion of the caseload.
Great expanding team with expertise and respect in the sector. Led by a commercially savvy and business minded team.
A really excellent group of PI solicitors, notable for their individual quality.’
A niche firm that punches well above its weight in the catastrophic injury sector, borne out by the quality of work they obtain.
This combination of experience and diligence reaps massive rewards for clients, Osbornes being well known in the industry as a fantastic firm.
The Osbornes personal injury team now comprises some of the most technically adept and hard hitting lawyers in the business.
Ben Posford is one of London’s best catastrophic injury lawyers, in my view. He is a real brain injury specialist.
Excellent coverage of personal injury, and traumatic brain injury. There is a real specialism in claimants who do not speak English as a first language.
The group is noted for its expertise in matters relating to cycling injuries, and is the official legal partner of the London Cycling Campaign charity.
To complement its strong reputation for high-value and complex personal injury work, the firm continues to develop its 'excellent and innovative line in cases involving non-English speaking claimants'
"Osbornes comprises some of the most technically adept and hard hitting lawyers in the business"
"A small but high-powered team, dealing with cases of significant value and complexity."
"An excellent firm which achieves fantastic outcomes for clients."
"Osbornes Law have captured the magic of keeping the customer service levels of a smaller firm whilst having all the expertise and power of the biggest firms."
"A superb boutique catastrophic injury firm."
"Really good at dealing with people who have suffered a serious injury."
"Affable and charming with very good client-handling skills."
"superb firm with consummate professionals and a human touch."
Osbornes now has a team of highly experienced personal injury lawyers; particularly strong on high-value quantum cases, workplace accidents and claims involving foreign workers injured in the UK.
The team provides fantastic strength-in-depth for personal injury claims. It is also particularly well placed to service clients from Eastern Europe with specialist native language speakers. From the smallest case to a multimillion-pound spinal injury case, Osbornes has the right staff to manage every claim.
Ben Posford remains pre-eminent in his field with expert understanding of litigating cases of the upmost severity. His experience builds on Stuart Kightley’s running of the firm with recent partner additions of Rob Aylott making a fantastic addition.
A firm going from strength-to strength-which retains its client care whilst being able to offer a full personal injury service.
Beneath Ben Posford’s calm and reassuring presence, which clients love, lies a formidable tactical and legal brain. His experience tells and he gets it right at every stage of the process from arranging the best possible rehabilitation, to ensuring, so far as possible, a polite relationship with those acting for the defendant in order to ensure best and early resolution of the claim.
"Clients say he is very impressive, in terms of both his experience and his management of the personal injury team."
"They have an expanding profile in personal injury and clinical negligence and offer a superb, broad service in accidents abroad, enabled by their recruitment of bilingual legal executives who can guide non-English speakers through complex litigation."
"Solid personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims arising from fatalities and severe head and spinal injuries."
"Offers specialist expertise in cycling-related injury claims."
"Offers specialist expertise in cauda equina syndrome cases."
"An exceptional outfit. They take on difficult cases, fight hard and win."
"Stuart Kightley is an incredibly empathetic solicitor who is very knowledgeable about traumatic brain injury."
"Stuart is also very experienced in advising on fatal accidents and workplace accidents."
"They are an outstanding firm to work with. They are consistently impressive in their work."
"Osbornes has a growing influence and impressive work load and is gaining a reputation for handling complex catastrophic work."
"Osbornes often handles claims valued at over £1m, particularly relating to severe brain and spinal cord injuries and niche areas such as cauda equina syndrome and cycling accidents."
"The hard-working, thorough and committed Robert Aylott, who brings significant heavyweight personal injury experience."
"Key team members include the energetic and personable Stuart Kightley who is head of the personal injury department."
"Catastrophic injury cases head Ben Posford is an excellent practical litigator who offers exceptional service."
Thank you for the hard work and patience and for being so patient with my constant questions.
"I have found Osbornes to be thorough, clear and understanding from the initial call. They do exactly what they say they will and with passion! I would recommend them to anyone".
Very good efficient service. Would not hesitate to use again.
I will use Osbornes for any future needs.
I don't think I could have asked for anything more. One of the best dealings I've had with the legal profession.
Sam was excellent and very professional in dealing with our claim.
Head of the personal injury department, Stuart Kightley is a first-rate practitioner, wholly focused on getting his client the best outcome in a pragmatic, sensible and consensual manner.
As a real specialist in spinal cord injuries, Ben Posford is always looking at new angles on how to maximise his cases.
Ben Posford is one of the best catastrophic injury lawyers around.
They provide exceptional service, great knowledge and understanding of the law, excellent client care and tactical nous
Stuart Kightley is praised for his expertise in catastrophic and fatal claims. Clients say he is very impressive, in terms of both his experience and his management of the personal injury team.
My claim was dealt with efficiently and professionally. Communication was excellent, and timely. Shrewd and sound advice was provided at every stage of the claim from beginning through to completion. On the basis of my personal experience I would strongly recommend Osbornes.
I just wish to thank you for your hard work and successful outcome. I am pleased with the result and would recommend you and your firm to anyone in the future.
Ben Posford … is ‘tactically astute’ and ‘one of the best personal injury solicitors around’.
Ben Posford ‘knows how to maximise the value of the claim for his clients’.
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Rob Aylott
Partner
Personal InjurySam Collard
Partner
Personal InjurySophie Davies
Partner
Personal InjuryStuart Kightley
Partner
Personal InjurySiobhan McIvor
Partner
Personal InjuryBen Posford
Partner
Personal InjuryJaro Bernat
Associate Solicitor
Personal InjuryLavinia Bofan
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Personal InjuryEllen Cordery
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Personal InjuryAlexandra Culic
Paralegal
RomanianBlanca Diego Casas
Solicitor
SpanishElida Dimitrova
Paralegal
BulgarianSara Espeja Peralta
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SpanishNicola Hall
Associate Solicitor
Personal InjuryMagdalena Knez
Associate Solicitor
Personal InjuryMegan Lambert
Paralegal
Personal InjuryDiana Magyar
Paralegal
HungarianAngela Marangone
Trainee Solicitor
Personal InjuryPatricia McCaffrey
Associate Solicitor
Personal InjuryHeather McDonald
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Personal InjuryEloise Mears
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Personal InjuryAndrew Middlehurst
Associate Solicitor
Personal InjuryKate Milton
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Personal InjuryNicole Moore
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