Best Wrongful Death Solicitors in Kent

Compare the best Wrongful Death solicitors and lawyers in Kent, ranked by verified client reviews: 84 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.

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    Wrongful death claims arise when a person dies because of another party's fault, allowing dependants to claim financial loss and, in some cases, funeral expenses and bereavement damages under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976. A solicitor in this area handles the pursuer’s claim, gathering evidence of fault and causation, calculating dependency losses, valuing funeral and bereavement damages, and drafting and serving the claim through the appropriate court process, often in the High Court or county court. They coordinate with insurers, medical records providers, and the bereaved family to build a substantiated case and progress the claim through steps such as disclosure and settlement negotiations or court hearings.

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    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,611 Reviews

    46 Wrongful Death reviews

    Reviewed for Personal Injury Law (15)Road Traffic Accident (7)Accident At Work (5)

    Georgina Coppenhall Leads the Wrongful Death team Georgina Coppenhall Solicitor in Personal Injury 5.0 from 37 client reviews
    Eve Bright Works with Eve Bright
    “I had a great experience with this firm. They handled my situation smoothly from start to finish. The communication was clear, and everything went exactly as I hoped. I felt supported throughout the whole process. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone who needs legal help!”
    A client review matching your search · about Georgina Coppenhall
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Fast service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    2

    Boys & Maughan Solicitors

    4.8 4,288 Reviews

    25 Wrongful Death reviews

    Reviewed for Accident At Work (7)Personal Injury Law (7)Car Accident (3)

    3

    Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP

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    4.7 2,391 Reviews

    6 Wrongful Death reviews

    What Wrongful Death clients highlight

    • Efficient service
    • Professional team
    • Excellent communication
    • Responsive staff

    4.7 from 2,391 client reviews

    “Roger helped me with a property purchase and was incredibly thorough, clear and helpful - including going above and beyond in tight timelines to ensure we completed on time. He has clear experience and knowledge in his area and shared this with me throughout the process to support. I would gladly use Roger again and indeed recommend him to others looking for a property law specialist. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Roger Matharoo
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawFamily Law AdvancedThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    4

    Wellers Law Group LLP

    5.0 1,159 Reviews

    14 Wrongful Death reviews

    Reviewed for Personal Injury Law (8)Serious Injury (4)Car Accident (3)

    5

    Elite Law Solicitors Limited

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    4.9 1,774 Reviews

    1 Wrongful Death review

    What Wrongful Death clients highlight

    • Excellent communication
    • Quick responses
    • Highly responsive
    • Professional service

    4.9 from 1,774 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    6

    Brachers LLP

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    4.9 747 Reviews

    32 Wrongful Death reviews

    Reviewed for Personal Injury Law (12)Accident At Work (11)Asbestos Compensation (4)

    Lyn Lester Your solicitor Lyn Lester Associate of CILEX
    “Always professional understanding very caring thankyou so so much . Mark ,nicola and all professionals been amazing above and beyond. So supported me especially when my hubby died suddenly unexpectedly you ,believed me meant so much ..just can not thankyou enough .. positive closure now forward for me now .. All thanks too you. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Mark Gore
    • professional and responsive
    • clear practical advice
    • efficient and friendly
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    7

    Tuckers Solicitors LLP

    4.7 1,927 Reviews

    1 Wrongful Death review

    8

    Thackray Williams LLP

    4.9 834 Reviews

    2 Wrongful Death reviews

    Free initial advice
    9

    Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

    4.9 979 Reviews

    7 Wrongful Death reviews

    Reviewed for Personal Injury Law (4)

    10

    Judge And Priestley LLP

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    4.7 785 Reviews

    4 Wrongful Death reviews

    What Wrongful Death clients highlight

    • excellent communication
    • prompt response
    • professional service
    • proactive approach

    4.7 from 785 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawWills and Inheritance Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    11

    Hatten Wyatt

    4.8 410 Reviews

    3 Wrongful Death reviews

    12

    Palmers Law Ltd

    4.6 529 Reviews

    1 Wrongful Death review

    13

    Sternberg Reed LLP

    4.7 573 Reviews

    4 Wrongful Death reviews

    15

    Furley Page LLP

    4.9 253 Reviews

    31 Wrongful Death reviews

    Reviewed for Personal Injury Law (25)

    16

    Penn Chambers Limited

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    4.8 198 Reviews

    1 Wrongful Death review

    What Wrongful Death clients highlight

    • quick appointment
    • paperwork sorted
    • remote meetings
    • given time needed

    4.8 from 198 client reviews

    “I was taken to small claims court after a collision at s roundabout. Emma helped me to get through this and took the worry out of fighting the claim. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Emma Lee
    • Speaks
    Free initial advice
    18

    VP Legal Solicitors

    5.0 146 Reviews

    18 Wrongful Death reviews

    Reviewed for Personal Injury Law (6)Cycling Accident (4)Accident At Work (3)

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    We have ranked 84 law firms for Wrongful Death in Kent, listed in order on this page.

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