Many of our cases are funded with a No Win No Fee agreement. This means that there’s no financial risk to you when making a compensation claim.
At the start of your case, we'll discuss funding options with you, advising you which we think is most suitable. If you have legal expenses insurance (LEI) or are covered by a trade union policy, these may be best for you. Legal expenses insurance is included in many household, travel or car insurance policies, so it’s always worth checking whether you’re already covered.
If we think you're best supported by a No Win No Fee agreement, we'll explain the process clearly. You'll only have to pay anything if your claim is successful – even then your opponent will pay most of our fees, with the remaining costs coming out of your compensation settlement.
Please visit our No Win No Fee page for more information on how it works.
In the UK, you usually need to make a compensation claim within three years of your accident or illness.
In fatal cases, the family of the deceased has three years to make a claim, starting from either the date your loved one died, or the date you received the post-mortem results.
However, these time limits vary a great deal from country to country and are much shorter in some countries, so when an accident or illness has taken place abroad, it's vital that you contact us as soon as possible. We are experts in international law, and have a worldwide network of partner law firms that we work with, so we'll be able to advise you on specific time limits. Contact us today on 0800 121 6558 for a free consultation on your case, and we'll be happy to help.
Even if your accident or illness occurred abroad, you can often make a claim here in the UK, though this will vary depending on your circumstances. For example, if you suffered an accident or illness while staying in a hotel as part of a package holiday, you should be able to make a claim against the tour operator here in the UK.
You can also usually claim in the UK if you’re claiming against an individual insurer or employer that is based in the UK, or a business or insurer based in the EU. The law around compensation is different in each country, so we will consider where it would be best to make your claim in order to get the best possible result for you.
If you do have to make a claim abroad, there’s nothing to worry about as we have years of experience in helping clients to claim in more than 80 countries around the world. We work with an international network of law firms to represent and support our clients and their families when they need to claim, no matter which country the accident or illness occurred in. Most claims are settled out of court, so it’s unlikely that you will need to travel abroad for a court case. If this is necessary in your case, we will support you every step of the way.
If you have any questions or concerns about making a claim abroad, contact us on 0800 121 6558 for a free consultation. We'll be able to advise you on your options, and talk you through the process.
If your illness or accident has resulted in a hospital stay in another country, it's still vital that you contact us as soon as possible to ensure you get your claim started within the relevant time limits.
We can begin working on your claim while you're still abroad – all you need to do is contact us. You can contact us online or by phone on +44800 121 6558, or a relative can call us on your behalf on 0800 121 6558.
You can advise us on the best way to contact you while you're abroad, and you can update this once you're back in the UK if you need to.
If you’ve been injured in a road traffic accident abroad that wasn’t your fault, you could be entitled to claim compensation. This applies whether you were the driver, passenger, or a pedestrian in an accident.
To start your claim, get in touch with us. We’ll arrange a free initial consultation with one of our international personal injury solicitors, where you can tell us about what happened to you.
You don’t need to go any further than this if you don’t wish to. If you choose to pursue a claim with us, we’ll begin by collecting all available evidence that can support your case. Evidence we’ll use includes:
- Witness statements
- Photographs and CCTV footage
- Medical reports
- Independent medical expert opinions
- Receipts.
If your case is to be pursued in England, Wales, or Scotland, we’ll contact the person or company responsible for your injuries and inform them we intend to make a claim. We’ll be able to settle your claim quicker if they admit responsibility and agree with the compensation amount we put to them.
However, we’ll have to use the evidence we’ve gathered to prove it was their fault if they won’t accept blame. This may involve initiating court proceedings, which we may also need to do if they dispute how much compensation we feel you need.
We work to keep claims from going to court, but if we need to start proceedings, we’ll keep you informed every step of the way. It’s very unlikely that your claim get to a full court hearing.
If you’re injured in a road accident abroad, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Getting your injuries treated swiftly gives you a better chance of recovery. You should also make sure you get copies of any medical records, as these can be valuable pieces of evidence.
If you’re able to, you should also take photographs of your injuries, and of the accident scene. This could be photos of the damage sustained to your/the vehicle, the damaged pavement or roads, or unclear road traffic signs.
Take the names and contact details of any witnesses who can support your claim. Record the date and time of the accident, too. This can be helpful to us when collecting CCTV footage. If you’re unable to gather this evidence, we’ll work to collect as much as possible for you.
You should then seek legal advice as soon as possible. Contact us to get the process started on making your claim.
We always advise you to make a claim for compensation as soon as possible after your road traffic accident abroad.
The time limits for claiming compensation vary significantly in different countries, so it’s vital you start your claim within the jurisdiction’s time limit. Our international connections with partners across the globe means we’ll be able to make sure your claim is made in time, if you contact us soon enough.
Get in touch today to start making your car or road traffic accident abroad claim.
To get an idea of how much compensation you could claim for a road traffic accident in a foreign country, contact us.
The circumstances around each claim is unique, and so is the amount of compensation awarded. We’ll be able to advise you on how much money you could be entitled to claim once we’ve learnt more about your situation.
We’ll make sure your compensation amount is a full reflection of your needs. It’ll be based on:
- The injuries you sustained
- Any expenses you incurred, such as travel expenses
- Medical treatment costs, including repatriation
- Specialist equipment or care you need
- Home modifications to help you live an independent life
- Loss of earnings.
