Fatal Medical Negligence

Losing a loved one is always devastating. But when that loss was avoidable, caused by medical negligence, delay, or outright failure, the grief is compounded by anger, confusion, and unanswered questions.

At Marley Solicitors, we help families across the UK get justice when a relative dies due to fatal medical errors. Whether it happened in an NHS hospital, private clinic, care home, or GP surgery, we investigate, fight for answers, and pursue full compensation for what should never have happened.

What is fatal medical negligence?

Fatal medical negligence occurs when a healthcare provider’s failure to meet basic medical standards results in a patient’s death.

This includes:

• Failure to diagnose or delayed diagnosis of serious conditions (e.g. cancer, sepsis, heart attack)
• Surgical mistakes or post-op complications left untreated
• Incorrect medication or dosage errors
• Missed signs of deterioration in hospital or A&E
• Birth injuries leading to stillbirth or neonatal death
• Negligent discharge or refusal to admit when care was urgently needed

If any of these failures led to the death of a loved one, you may have grounds for a fatal medical negligence claim.

Who can make a fatal negligence claim?

You may be eligible to claim if you are:

• A spouse or civil partner
• A child of the deceased
• A parent or other dependent (financial or otherwise)
• An executor of the deceased’s estate

Claims can be brought under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 and the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934, and we’ll explain how that applies to your situation in plain English.

What can you claim for?

A fatal negligence claim can help recover compensation for:

• Bereavement award (a fixed statutory payment, currently £15,120 in England & Wales)
• Loss of financial dependency (if the deceased contributed to your household or earnings)
• Funeral expenses
• Medical expenses incurred before death
• Loss of companionship, guidance, and care
• Pain and suffering experienced by the deceased before death

While no amount of money replaces a life, a successful claim can offer some security and closure, and pressure the healthcare system to prevent it happening again.

Why Marley Solicitors?

Because you need more than sympathy, you need legal action that’s firm, fast, and focused.

• Specialist medical negligence team with fatal claim experience
• No win, no fee: No legal fees unless we win
• Access to top medical experts to uncover what really happened
• Clear, compassionate communication, no jargon, no empty promises

We’re here to take the legal burden off your shoulders, while fighting tooth and nail for the truth.

How long do i have to make a fatal claim?

You usually have 3 years from:

• The date of death, or
• The date you first became aware that negligence caused the death

If you’re unsure whether you’re within the time limit, talk to us. We’ll advise you with no pressure or obligation.

Ready to get answers? We’re ready to help

You deserve to know what really happened. You deserve accountability. And if someone’s medical error caused your loved one’s death, you have the legal right to take action.

Call us now on 01772 282600
Or fill in the form below to start your claim

We’ll listen, advise, and support you through the next steps, with honesty, urgency, and compassion.