Fatal Accident Inquiry - The Reality

Thompsons observations from our experience in assisting the families of victims of fatal accident:-

• In our experience however families are left waiting for far too long after the death of their loved one to see anything happen and what does follow does not meet up with their needs or demands

• It is not uncommon for there to be three years, or longer, before a Fatal Accident Inquiry begins

• Lessons are not learned and things do not improve because the Sheriff’s Determination and recommendations are often ignored

• Families feel disenfranchised from the whole process as “bit players” without proper funding

• The fact that the Inquiry is carried out by a Sheriff, rather than a Judge of the Supreme Court, gives the appearance that workplace deaths are not considered as important by the Judicial Process as other matters which are considered by Supreme Court judges

Download the FAI Legislation - It's Time For Radical Change document here. 

Download the Review of Fatal Accident Inquiry legislation - Thompsons Response here

Fatal Accident Inquiry Form