Sponsors

For more than 30 years our solicitors have supported people who have been bereaved or seriously injured on UK roads. From providing free legal advice and representation for families during inquests and criminal proceedings, to taking on compensation claims, our solicitors have been part of Brake's legal services since 2019. We're proud to support such a vital charity.

Our priority is early financial support, rehabilitation whenever possible and to recover maximum compensation to put road victims and their families in the best position possible to move forward and rebuild a future.

This requires us to be more than legal experts. We work with empathy and sensitivity, and we collaborate with post-crash professionals to support your practical and emotional needs.

As your specialist road traffic collision solicitor, we will:

• Work with you on a no-win, no fee basis
• Visit you at home or wherever you feel most comfortable
• Represent you and your family at any pre-inquest reviews and inquest hearings
• Liaise with the Coroner's Court on your behalf
• Attend any criminal proceedings to support you and your family
• Apply for early interim payments whenever possible to support you financially or help pay for funeral costs
• Assist with obtaining Probate
• Help you access the best physical and psychological medical care and experts
• Deal with media enquiries

This can all feel overwhelming at such a difficult time but our dedicated team will be with you every step of the way to help guide you through the process. In the first instance, contact us to discuss what has happened and obtain free initial legal advice. There are no obligations, and we will listen to you and advise you in confidence.

www.alderstonesolicitors.co.uk

Hodge Jones & Allen have been helping individuals to right wrongs for over 48 years. We share Brake's values of putting families first and listening to their needs. Our specialist team of lawyers have years of extensive experience dealing with fatal and catastrophic injuries.

We can help with:

• Pursuing a personal injury or medical negligence claim when a death or serious injury has occurred, due to negligence
• Dealing with an inquest - a very specific legal investigation conducted by a coroner to establish the circumstances surrounding a person's death
• Managing the financial implications of a sudden death, including dealing with the will
• Employment law - guiding you through the complexities of the law
• Mental capacity and deputyships - a highly specialist area, dealing with the Court of Protection
• Family law matters
• Human rights - guiding you through your rights and the duties of others.

www.hja.net

HCC Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that takes a `family first' approach to supporting families when a loved one has been killed or seriously injured in a road collision. We work proactively for justice and see the truth for our clients.

We understand that both fatalities and life-changing injuries have a devastating impact on individuals and family life. Our experienced team ensures that families and injured individuals are fully supported in every way during what we know is an incredibly traumatic and uncertain time.

The sensitive nature of these incidents means we prioritise your needs and the needs of your family at all times, in line with our family first approach. This involves ensuring that any children impacted are given the support they need and visiting you personally when you are ready.

Our professional team are experts in helping families who have experienced the death of a loved one, or who are facing life after a serious injury caused by a road collision through no fault of their own, including:

• The death or serious injury of a driver or passenger
• Incidents involving cyclists
• Pedestrian collisions
• Motorbike incidents leading to death or serious injury

Inquest support

We also represent families at Inquests across the UK. We have longstanding relationships with multiple professionals and agencies, including the police and the HSE, who may be involved in the investigation. Our lawyers will liaise proactively with all the professionals investigating the incident and will represent your family in any official proceedings at the Coroners' Court. We will be by your side every step of the way.

www.hccsolicitors.com

Irwin Mitchell are one of the UK’s most respected law firms with an independently, nationally recognised personal injury team. We help support our clients with their claims after a road traffic collision as well as their families to help them access the best possible medical care, rehabilitation and financial support, reaching an outcome that can make a real difference to their lives.

Our personal injury lawyers also help bereaved families, who rely on us to fight fearlessly to protect their best interests and to try and gain justice for them in the most difficult of situations.

We are one of the only law firms in the country to have a national specialist road traffic collision team, with years of experience in dealing with road traffic collisions; this offers extra insight in investigating and supporting your claim.

We have nationally recognised legal teams who can offer you support in other areas that could also be impacted by the incident. For example: employment, family matters, commercial matters, wills, trusts and probate, tax and pensions.

Stephanie, Irwin Mitchell client: “I valued the honesty of the solicitor that I dealt with. The approachability and the humanness. They were caring."

For an initial call with one of our specialist expert lawyers, please contact us using the details below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

www.irwinmitchell.com

JMW is an award-winning law firm that prides itself in providing outstanding client care and acting as a steady hand during one of the most challenging times of your life. Whilst we can't turn the clock back and undo the harm that has been caused, our dedicated personal injury team will ensure you and your family have everything you need after a road crash, from the best possible medical care and rehabilitation to specialist housing, care and financial security.

We understand how devastating the loss of a loved one is and how daunting the inquest process can be; we will guide and support you through it, ensuring your questions are answered and obtaining compensation to safeguard your family's future. Our specialist team and client support manager can guide you in the immediate aftermath of a road traffic accident, providing advice on welfare rights, wills and probate, criminal law, employment and family matters.

www.jmw.co.uk

At Slater and Gordon, we are proud to be highly recognised as having some of the UK's leading road traffic collision lawyers. Our award-winning specialists are frequently acknowledged by independent legal directories and industry bodies for their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to those affected by catastrophic collisions.

Each year, we help secure tens of millions of pounds in compensation for victims of serious road incidents. Our specialist teams, including in-house rehabilitation co-ordinators, provide expert legal guidance and support to individuals who have sustained catastrophic injuries or families who have sadly been bereaved due to incidents on the road. We also have an in-house police relationship team, made up of ex roads policing officers who are on hand to support you through this difficult time.

We regularly advise road users including, pedestrians, passengers, cyclists and drivers where every client we represent is treated with empathy, care and respect, acknowledging their story and standing firmly by their side throughout the legal journey.

Our reputation has been built on trust, integrity, and delivering peace of mind. We fight relentlessly to secure the best possible outcome for every client, maximising compensation and managing the process with sensitivity to reduce the emotional and practical burden during recovery. We also work with major trauma centres, national charities, spinal injury support networks, and rehabilitation professionals to offer holistic care from day one. That includes early access to rehabilitation and support, including counselling, home adaptations, assistive technology, and financial planning.

Because when life changes in an instant, the journey ahead shouldn't be faced alone. We're more than lawyers, we are your support network.

www.slatergordon.co.uk