In 2025, we had the pleasure of working with BLC throughout the entirety of our son’s second inquest at Avon Coroner’s Court.
An inquest is always a difficult experience for any family, but in Ben’s case, we were facing a second inquest after we fought for the conclusion of the first inquest to be quashed.
There were eight different legal teams present at the inquest, which made it all the more complex and added to the difficulty and stress placed upon our family.
Ben died at just two months old, and his death attracted a large amount of media interest over the ten years that followed. This, in itself, added a further complex issue for us to deal with.
Before the inquest, we met with Kerry Jack (CEO) and Lucy Gardner (Senior Consultant) to discuss the challenges we would likely face. From the first meeting, what stood out to us was how they listened to the complexities of the case and took a caring and compassionate approach. This approach to our family continued throughout the inquest.
We believed there would be some engagement with the BLC team at the start and end of the inquest, as these are the periods that attract the most media attention. However, due to the constant media interest throughout, I cannot recall a day when Lucy did not reach out to us or meet with us at the coroner’s court. Her involvement protected us throughout, and we cannot thank her and the BLC team enough. They went above and beyond in their role with media engagement, but more importantly, they consistently protected our family. This was especially important to us due to our vulnerability and the health issues we face as a result of Ben’s death and the ten-year pursuit for the truth surrounding his death.
It is hard to put into words how successfully BLC dealt with Ben’s inquest. We will forever be grateful for their support and for going above and beyond on our behalf.
