Delivering the compensation you deserve.
fatal injury claims
Losing a loved one can be a devastating and traumatic life event. At Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors we have helped hundreds of people who have been bereaved in tragic circumstances and understand the impact it can have both emotionally and financially.
Our priority is always to ensure that you and your family have access to all the care and advice you need whilst helping you claim fatal accident compensation to get you through this difficult time.
Our fatal injury solicitors can also guide you through any dealings with the police or the coroner if an inquest is likely to be held – and we will always treat your case with sensitivity and compassion.
What can I claim for?
In these situations, we can apply for interim payments for financial support, as well as ensuring that all of your losses – now and in the future – are included when seeking compensation.
You may also be entitled to claim for loss of financial support from your loved one, funeral costs and the statutory award for bereavement – which is an additional payment made by the negligent party to a spouse or parent of a child under 18.
How long do I have to make a fatal injury claim?
In the UK, you have three years to make a fatal injury claim and the time limit usually starts from the date of the injury or accident.
Can I make a No Win No Fee claim for compensation?
The majority of fatal claims we handle are arranged on a No Win No Fee basis, which means that you don’t need to worry about expensive legal costs or pay anything upfront.
No win no fee is when we take out an insurance policy on your behalf, meaning if your claim is unsuccessful you won’t have to pay a penny. To learn more about how this works view No Win No fee.
How much can I claim for a fatal accident?
Everyone’s situation is assessed on an individual basis and we work to ensure that you and your family receive the compensation you deserve. We will evaluate how much compensation you’ll get which is dependent on a number of factors:
• Pain & suffering caused to your loved one
• Funeral costs
• Medical expenses
• Loss of benefits like pensions and future earnings
Why choose us?
At Geoffrey Leaver our experienced team of Personal Injury solicitors are ranked number one by Chambers and Partners for delivering top quality legal advice. What’s more our personal approach means that you will be looked after by the same litigator throughout the legal process giving you that reassurance and peace of mind you are being taken care of.
To make an appointment to see one of our Personal Injury experts, Navdip Gill, Sam Seaford, Anne Maguire, Ann Summerling or Kerry Gibbs please call 01908 689338 (out of office hours – 07825 940007) or contact us.
Case Studies
What our clients say:
“Hi Anne, I am happy to report to you the money is now in my account, and I just wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you. I can’t say thank you enough. For all the hard work that you have done, thank you. For the excellent way in which you handle my case, thank you. For your professionalism, thank you, but most of all for your generosity, thank you. Keep up the good work of giving people fair and honest representation, you are a credit to your profession.” Mr Greenwood, London
For more information about how we can help, you can read testimonials from our personal injury clients
Accreditations
Chambers & Partners 2024 – Personal Injury Department Ranked in Band 2: notes the team has built a national reputation achieving impressive results on behalf of clients dealing with life changing injuries. Clients praise the team on their selection of instructing the leading experts in the UK. “Geoffrey Leaver offers excellent client care with the added benefit of experienced staff.”
Chambers & Partners 2023 – Personal Injury Department Ranked in Band 2: notes the team is a highly regarded personal injury practice offering expertise in a broad range of disputed liability cases. The team is equally adept at handling cases from RTAs, acting for passengers, pedestrians and cyclists. Their expertise includes severe spinal cord and brain injuries, as well as PTSD. “Geoffrey Leaver’s team is professional and approachable.”
Chambers & Partners 2022 – Personal Injury Department Ranked in Band 1: notes the team is highly regarded as a personal injury practice offering expertise in a broad range of disputed liability cases. Equally adept at handling cases resulting from RTAs, brain injuries, as well as PTSD. One client commented “The service I received was five-star; the team were professional and empathetic.”
Chambers & Partners 2021 – Personal Injury Department Ranked in Band 1: one client reports “The process has been nothing but well planned and stress-free.”
Chambers & Partners 2020: Personal Injury Department is recognised by Chambers & Partners 2020 who noted the department as“efficient and effective, and easy to communicate with.”
The Legal 500: Personal Injury Department is recognised by The Legal 500 who notes “the practice is well-regarded for ‘taking on difficult cases at short notice’ from other law firms.”
The Personal Injury Team
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Navdip Gill Partner
Personal Injury 01908 689338 (07825 940007)Navdip is a highly experienced and shrewd Personal Injury Litigator with an exceptional track record in delivering great results for his clients. Recognised as a top ranked lawyer by Chambers & Partners, his particular area of expertise involves complex and challenging high value brain and head injury cases in both adults and children. -
Sam Seaford Partner
Personal Injury 01908 689349Sam is a personal injury solicitor and Partner at Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors, who has over a decade of experience handling serious and catastrophic personal injury claims including but not limited to employer’s liability, road traffic accidents and occupier’s liability claims. Sam has extensive experience in claims against insurance companies, large scale employer’s and their representatives, Councils and the Police. He specialises in high value and complex, pedestrian, motorcycle and cyclist claims. -
Anne Maguire Consultant
Personal Injury 01908 689365Anne is a Consultant to the Personal Injury Department. Anne is ranked as a leader in her field by Chamber and Partners Legal Directory. She has more than 30 years’ experience representing clients who have suffered serious brain or life-changing injuries, clinical negligence and fatal accidents. -
Ann Summerling Senior Associate
Personal Injury 01908 689368Ann is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives who joined Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors in May 2006. She has extensive experience in handling all types of personal injury claims. -
Kerry Gibbs Associate
Personal Injury 01908 692769Kerry has worked in the legal industry for over 20 years, in various roles acting on behalf of claimants and defendants. The majority of her experience has been gained in Personal Injury, where she worked her way up to client account manager for a large corporation before specialising in claimant based work. -
Herma Hirst Litigation Executive
Personal Injury 01908 689375Herma is a very experienced litigator who has been running complex personal and clinical negligence cases for over 20 years. She is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. -
Samantha Pegg Paralegal
Personal Injury 01908 689372Samantha is a Paralegal in our Personal Injury team, who joined us after graduating with a First Class Honours in Law (LLB) from the University of Buckingham, and completing her Legal Practice Course and LLM from De Montfort University. -
Ariana Kirton-Mogort Paralegal
Personal Injury 01908 689328Ariana is the newest member of our Personal Injury team and joins us as a Paralegal. After graduating from Buckingham University with an LLB, Ariana completed her Legal Practice Course and LLM with De Montfort University. Having always had a passion for studying law, she chose to specifically study personal injury during her master’s degree.
