Under UK law, various organisations – including healthcare providers, schools, and the police – have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm.
If your family member’s suicide followed:
- A failure to provide appropriate mental health care
- Inadequate safeguarding in schools or local authority care
- Neglect of clear risks in custody or detention
- Poor communication between services responsible for a person’s safety then you may have grounds to bring a civil claim for compensation.
At Enable Law, we support families who believe that more should have been done to prevent the death of their loved one. Whether in a hospital, educational, workplace, care, or other setting, we can help you explore whether a claim can be made and how to hold those responsible to account.
As part of our work, we help families that want legal representation at inquests. To find out more about our experience in inquest representation visit Coroners Inquest page or download our helpful Guide to Inquests document which has been prepared to help you understand the process and what to expect from it.
