I have to attend an inquest in to the death of my Husband at the end of May and have no idea how these things work.  It was a car accident and has left us all feeling very shocked.  His Father has been asking me wether or not he can ask why they have such high curbs were my Husband lost control of the car when there have been other accidents there.  He wants all the answers about the car and everything but I don't know what he can ask if anything any ideas he says he will feel better if he knows the answers and I would do anything to give him some peace of mind. Thanks

Im so sorry to hear that, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time x
Hope this web address is of some help http://www.tcf.org.uk/leaflets/leinquests.html
Paula

Hi, I think if you phone the Coroner(you can get the number from the Police if you can't find it in the phone book) and request a meeting, he/she will be able to answer your questions and also guide you through the sad process you face...thoughts and hugs for you and your family Hun, love Dawn X

Although many inquests are a formality- if there's been a car accident the verdict will normally be "accidental death" it's a strange process and you're not that will equipped to cope at this time.

The best thing would be to get a solicitor to represent your family so he can ask any relevant questions of witnesses- although don't assume that the Coroner will call everyone to give evidence that you might want without prompting.

I know it will cost a bit, but I'd hate to think of you feeling unsure and perhaps cheated about the process. Most  Coroners these days are "user-friendly" so try not to worry too much.

If you don't want a lawyer, if there's a sensible friend who could turn up with you that will help.

regards

Rod

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It was rather a tongue in cheek remark...hardly cheap(unlike Solicitors!!) Perhaps if I put a funny face you will forgive my utter crassness? :P Oh and sorry I didn't put coroners OFFICER in there..but no doubt the phone call would have been worthwile and guidance and help given to grieving family...

I do know what quasi-judicial capacity means, having done a Law degree! Been married to a copper and son also a copper...shame you lost your sense of humour and I apologise if my remark hurt your pride...

I notice you also refer to the Coroner, stating that he/she is 'user friendly' Surely you mean Coroners OFFICER or otherwise why try to correct me! Maybe some English lessons would help you out in the literacy department? If you don't know what that is, try looking in a Dictionary! :P

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Dawn, I think you are being a little rude, now :) (NOTE SMILEY! :D)
I thought Rod's post was helpfull and certainly came across as well meaning.  For what it's worth I agree with him, we could all struggle through the paperwork and do our own conveyancing for instance but I think most people recognise the value of having a professional do it for you so, particularly in times of stress or sadness, it seems like a reasonable consideration to point out that this may be another time when a professional can be of great assistance.

No doubt it was...I object to being called for making what someone calls...'cheap' remarks?! Hardly helpful to the poster surely...perhaps CD will ban me and make all of your lives a lot quieter! so there...Newfie stamps her feet and says she didn't start it! :P

I have sent a message to Gemma, stating an apology for the ermmmm 'banter'

I was trying to be helpful- but of course I'll half accept the half apology that was offered and bow to the judgment of someone who is ,after all, married to a copper...

No not any more, I found some common sense and divorced him! I was joking Rod, sorry you didn't think it was funny, but I didn't insult your intelligence the way you did mine...sad really...

To return to the OP, I've been to an inquest into the death of a young man I worked with who was murdered.  We were all feeling raw and ill equipped to cope and the inquest of course didn't give any answers which is what you want at such a time.

(nearly a year later we're waiting still for the trial)

Please don't expect too many answers but I hope it all goes well.

Thanks Jacky I honestly think no answer will be able to stop his Dad beating himself up which we are all doing at the moment definatley to many if onlys thanks for your answer Rob I never even considered a solicitor . My Mum's friend is a solicitor and gave me some free advise RE probate so I may talk to her about this. Thanks to Dawn too. 

That's good- pleased you can get some advice.

If you have any problems with it or your Mum's friend can't help, please send me a pm. I will try to answer your questions without any distractions then.

I attended an inquest into my brothers death.  We had some questions for the doctor who treated him (who was at the inquest).  The coroner was very helpful and allow us to ask the questions.  My experiance of the inquest was very positive they were very helpful and understanding.

I don't have an answer to your question but I wanted to say how sorry I am that you lost your husband. I hope that you and your family can get some satisfaction from the inquest.
Cathy

I too would like to say how sorry I am that you lost your husband in such tragic circumstances.

Ditto to the above messages. I really hope you get some answers and your Father in Law finds some peace. Hope you are coping.

Hi,
Yes! I have been to an inquest, well worth attending. It was on my daughters partner,
who was in a car crash, in the back seat and was serverly head damaged.
He is left in PVS he was 20yrs at the time. There was so many versions of the accident
that I had to find out the truth. They do not leave a stone unturned.
I needed to know the truth for my gandaughters sake. As my daughter was in no fit state to attend.
And spent most of her time up the hospital with him.
He had only excepted a lift. Now at 33yrs old he is in a home, gasostomey, feed can smiles and cry tears only. The inquest found out the driver was band, had had a drink and was on drugs. There was no evidence at the time of this.
But! he did die at the scene. If I hadn't gone I would have never known the truth.
Regards
Denese