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Opinion  |  18:05:20
Statutory bereavement award increased from 1 May 2020
Earlier this month, the statutory bereavement award in England & Wales was increased. This blog explains about the change in the bereavement award and when the award is payable to those bringing a claim.
Opinion  |  02:12:19
The statutory bereavement payment – is it the only compensation available after someone dies from negligence?
If you are considering bringing a claim for negligence against a hospital after someone you love has died, or perhaps against another treatment or care provider, then you may be wondering what level of compensation you could receive.
Opinion  |  11:10:19
Baby loss, stillbirths and the inquest process: information for parents and families
When a family experiences the loss of a baby, it can be difficult to know where to go to get answers. Here, Ali Cloak from our inquests team helps you understand the process.
Opinion  |  10:10:19
Losing a baby: the toll it can take on mental health
I cannot image experiencing anything as heartbreaking as losing a baby or child. While pregnancy can be both a worrying and exciting time, it is a period when people prepare to become a parent. They look forward to welcoming their baby into their family. Sadly, when a baby dies either during pregnancy or shortly after birth the psychological impact of losing this prospective future can be devastating.
Opinion  |  02:07:19
Pro bono inquests: can someone represent me at an inquest for free?
If you want to find out more about your options for funding an inquest into the death of someone close to you, Ali Cloak - Senior Associate and expert in inquests - is here to help you understand your next steps.
Opinion  |  24:04:19
Bereavement compensation is becoming increasingly unequal across the UK – here’s why
Earlier this month, it was announced that Northern Ireland will be increasing the statutory compensation available to bereaved families. Families bringing claims in relation to a death in Northern Ireland will now be entitled to over £2,000 more in damages than families in England and Wales.
Opinion  |  29:03:18
The Parental Bereavement Bill – here’s why it’s important
Currently there is no legal requirement for employers in the UK to provide paid leave for grieving parents, but a new bill – currently in parliament – could change that. Here’s what you need to know, and why it’s important.
Opinion  |  29:06:16
Interested Persons at inquests: who are they and what are their rights?
In the next of a series of blogs considering all aspects of inquest law, solicitor Ali Cloak explores what it means to be an ‘interested person’ in an inquest and the rights conferred by the title.