THE APIL FATAL ACCIDENTS WEBINAR SERIES 2026: SEVEN WEBINARS TO HELP NEGOTIATE THIS DIFFICULT AREA OF LAW AND PRACTICE
Fatal accident claims are among the most complex and high-stakes cases a lawyer can handle. They are not simply personal injury claims in which the injured person has died. Fatal accident litigation is governed by a distinct legal framework, involves unique evidential challenges, and presents significant risks for practitioners who fail to identify and pursue every available head of loss. These issues are addressed in this series of webinars.
WHY KNOWLEDGE IS IMPORTANT
The consequences of not knowing the principles relating to fatal accident damages can be profound. For bereaved families, an overlooked claim can mean substantial under-compensation. For lawyers, it can expose firms to allegations of professional negligence.
The recent High Court decision in Denning v Stone [2025] EWHC 3517 (KB) provides a powerful illustration. Although the deceased’s farming business was not generating a profit, the court awarded the widow £377,577 for the cost of replacing her husband’s services through the employment of a farm manager. It was a substantial claim that could easily have been missed, yet it fundamentally altered the value of the case.
Identifying opportunities such as these requires a thorough understanding of the law, careful investigation of the facts, and a structured approach to evidence gathering and quantification.
THE WEBINAR SERIES
This APIL webinar series has been designed specifically for lawyers who handle fatal accident litigation and want to ensure that no recoverable loss is overlooked. Whether you are developing expertise in this specialist area or seeking to refine your approach to complex cases, the series provides practical guidance that can be applied immediately to live claims.
THE PROGRAMME
The programme focuses on:
- Identifying and maximising all recoverable heads of loss
- Recognising non-obvious claims that can significantly increase damages
- Gathering and presenting the evidence needed to support substantial awards
- Avoiding common mistakes that lead to undervaluation of claims
- Reducing the risk of professional negligence allegations
- Applying the latest legal principles and key authorities with confidence
Each webinar is accompanied by practical checklists, questionnaires and case-management tools that can be implemented immediately to improve case preparation, evidence collection and valuation.
Sessions in the Series
Understanding the Law Relating to Fatal Accidents: The Essential Points
A practical guide to the statutory framework, key principles and essential authorities underpinning fatal accident claims.
Preparing a Schedule and Providing Evidence in a Fatal Claim
Learn how to identify losses, prepare robust schedules and assemble persuasive evidence to maximise recovery.
Fatal Accident Claims: Ensuring Everything Goes Right
A step-by-step examination of common pitfalls, risk areas and best practice throughout the life of a fatal claim.
The Key Cases in Fatal Accident Damages
An analysis of the leading authorities every practitioner should know and how they can be used to support higher-value claims.
Children and Fatal Accident Litigation
A specialist session examining the unique issues that arise when claims involve children and young dependants.
Damages in Anticipation of Death and Losses Prior to Death
Understanding the often-overlooked claims that arise before death and how they can materially affect overall damages.
An Introduction to the Coroner’s Court for Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Lawyers
Practical guidance on the Coroner’s Court process and how inquest evidence can assist the successful prosecution of civil claims.
In fatal accident litigation, the difference between a good outcome and an exceptional one often lies in identifying the claim that others miss. This series is designed to help you find it.
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