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Assault Abroad Claims

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If you've been assaulted while abroad, our solicitors could help you claim compensation. An assault can be a life-changing experience resulting in serious injury, and compensation can be an essential part of getting life back to normal for both you and your loved ones.

Speak to us today in a free initial consultation about how we can help you.

We understand just how traumatic an assault can be. That's why we handle all cases with compassion and care, putting your interests at the heart of what we do and supporting you every step of the way. Our lawyers have successfully helped many clients claim when they've been assaulted abroad in a number of circumstances, including:

  • Violent attacks including shootings
  • Rape and sexual assaults
  • Hijacking
  • Terrorist attacks.

Injuries incurred in these cases have ranged from minor to more serious and life changing injuries affecting the head, neck, and spine. However, a serious injury isn't always necessary to make a claim. The psychological impacts of an assault can also be severe, needing treatment and support.

If you were affected by terrorism abroad, you may also be eligible for compensation under the Government’s Victims of Overseas Terrorism Scheme. We can advise you about eligibility.

Why choose Irwin Mitchell’s solicitors to handle your assault abroad compensation claim?

Making a claim for compensation following an assault can be a daunting prospect, but with experts on your side it’s nothing to worry about. We handle every aspect of your case when you make a claim with us, so you can focus on recovering from your injuries.

We’ve a proven track record in assault claims, both in the UK and abroad. Our international personal injury team is the largest in the UK. We've helped our clients claim hundreds of millions of pounds in compensation for life-changing injuries abroad or following the death of loved ones.

We understand that the impact of an assault can goes beyond immediate physical injuries. Our Support and Rehabilitation team will help you access medical and psychological support if you’re entitled to it. Our commitment to our clients' rehabilitation has seen us win Post Magazine’s Rehabilitation Award for Claimant Solicitors on six occasions.

We’re partnered with several charities that support people who’ve experienced assault, including:

  • One in Four
  • The Rape and Sexual Violence Project.

Many people who’ve been assaulted abroad prefer to put the incident behind them and focus on moving on. However, compensation can help cover the costs of medical treatment, or any losses incurred from being unable to return to work.

We handle every aspect of your case and when you do need to make a decision, we'll offer our advice in plain English, without any legal jargon.

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More information on assault abroad claims

If you experienced a form of assault while abroad, you could make a claim for compensation.

Whether the injuries you sustained were physical, psychological, or a combination of both, you’re entitled to compensation to pay for ongoing treatment and support.

Our solicitors can represent you to get you every penny you deserve. We’ve strong connections with law firms across the world, meaning no matter where your assault took place, we’ll be able to support you in making a claim. Contact us today to arrange a free initial consultation, where you can have a confidential chat with one of our expert lawyers.

If you’ve been assaulted while abroad, it can be a physically and emotionally traumatic experience. We’ll work to make sure the claims process is as stress-free as possible for you, allowing you to focus on recovering.

Compensation can be used to pay for a wide range of things after an assault claim, including:

  • Medical care and rehabilitation
  • Therapy
  • Home modifications
  • Specialist equipment you may need
  • Loss of earnings
  • Repatriation
  • Expenses you’ve incurred, such as travel or medical expenses, both abroad and back in the UK.

The time limits for making a claim varies from country to country. For this reason, whichever country you were assaulted in, you should get in touch with us as soon as possible.

Starting your claim soon after the assault also makes it easier for us to collect evidence to support it. The events will also be clearer in your mind and the minds of anyone who witnessed the assault happening.

Because the nature of each assault claim is unique, we’ll need to know more about what happened to you before we can advise you how much compensation you could be entitled to. Contact us today to discuss your situation and we’ll be able to put a value on your claim.

The amount of compensation you could claim will be based on:

  • The circumstances surrounding the assault
  • The injuries you sustained
  • The mental and physical impact the assault has had on your life
  • Your long-term care needs (therapy, rehabilitation, medication, treatment, etc.)
  • Any specialist equipment or home modifications you might need
  • Expenses you’ve incurred, such as travel expenses to hospital
  • Loss of earnings.

We’ll always make sure you’re aware of all funding options before we start working for you, but we can handle most assault abroad cases on a no win no fee basis if they are pursued in England and Wales.

Making a no win no fee claim means that you’ll only need to pay anything if your claim succeeds. Even then, most of our fees will be covered by your opponent.

There’ll be no upfront fees, and you won’t be liable for any costs if your claim is unsuccessful.

You’ll need an insurance policy to make a no win no fee claim. Your travel insurance may include legal expenses insurance, so it’s worth checking your policy as you may be able to use this to make a no win no fee claim.

If you don’t already have a suitable insurance policy, we may need to take out an After The Event (ATE) insurance policy on your behalf. This protects you from incurring any costs.

Peter

They kept us well informed and made us feel part of the process. They made me feel like they knew what they were doing. I had complete confidence in them.”

Brian, client

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can claim compensation for an assault abroad?

There aren't any fixed rules that apply across the board for assault claims, but in general, you may be able to claim compensation if you've been assaulted, or if a loved one has died because of an attack.

It's important to seek legal advice if you've been assaulted abroad, as a lawyer will be able to give you advice on what the rules will be, and whether there is a chance of pursuing a claim.

If you've any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us for some advice.

Will I have to go to court to make an assaulted abroad claim?

Whether you have to go to court depends on a number of factors. However, most cases are settled out of court so it is unlikely that you will have to go to court.

If you’ve any concerns about court appearances, or any questions about the claims process generally, please don't hesitate to contact us for some advice.

Can I make an assault claim if I’m still abroad?

Yes, if you’ve had to stay in hospital in another country due to your assault, you should contact us as soon as possible. We can begin gathering evidence to support your claim while you’re recovering. This means we’ll have a head start on your claim and you’ll be able to focus on recuperating.

You may be on an extended trip abroad, such as a backpacking trip, world cruise, or studying abroad. In this case, we can pursue your claim while you’re still abroad, meaning you won’t need to cut your trip short.

All you’ll need to do is advise us on the best way to contact you while you’re still abroad. We can then update these contact details, if necessary, once you’re able to travel back to the UK.

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Related Information - Assault Abroad Claims

Protecting your rights - How our Public Law & Human Rights solicitors can help you
Personal injury trusts - setting up a personal injury trust can protect your means tested benefits after a compensation award
Criminal injury compensation authority - We can help you claim through the CICA for criminal injuries sustained in the UK.
Support and rehabilitation - Our dedicated team can help you access specialist support

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