Accidents abroad
prove who
caused the
personal injury"
Richard Brett,
Team Leader
But faced with different laws, languages and cultures, many people often find the thought of making a claim a daunting prospect.
We have successfully represented hundreds of clients who have suffered accidents abroad of fallen ill, and we've won compensation covering not only their injuries and losses, but also the fact their trip was disrupted.
Our experts are well versed on which laws can be applied and how best to proceed with a claim in this or other countries.
No travel insurance?
Even if you didn't have travel insurance we may be able to help by bringing a claim in the UK against your tour operator or your employer.
Accident abroad? Claim in the UK
If you were on a package holiday, you can bring a compensation claim in the UK against your tour operator through the UK courts - even for accidents abroad. You will also be awarded compensation at the level awarded by the UK courts, which is usually higher than in most other countries.
Road traffic accidents abroad
Before 2008 most claims had to be pursued in the country where the accident happened, but now many more road traffic accident claims can be brought in the UK courts.
We have dealt with road traffic accidents abroad that included:
- car crashes and collisions
- motorbike and scooter accidents
- accidents and injuries suffered in taxis, buses and coaches on holiday abroad
- pedestrians hit by vehicles
Illness and food poisoning abroad and on cruise ships
Due to their nature, these claims can be challenging to win. The person making the claim has to prove where they contracted the illness or food poisoning; then prove the other party is to blame.
Often, the other party will take considerable time investigating a claim before declining to accept responsibility.
We understand their responsibilities and are well versed on how to prove responsibility.
Other areas of expertise/types of claim
- accidents in the air
- accidents on boats and cruise ships
- accidents in apartments
- accidents in hotels
- sporting accidents abroad
Important things to consider
If you are successful in winning compensation and receive Department for Work and Pensions benefits, you may need to protect the compensation you receive by setting up personal injury trusts.
Accidents abroad are a timely reminder of how fragile our lives are, which is why it is important you should consider making a Will. 60 % of people die without having made a Will.
