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Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

Coach crashes can have a devastating impact on the lives of victims and their families. Even for those lucky enough to escape physical injury, it can still take a long time to recover from the shock.

If a coach accident has occurred abroad, those injured or affected can often be left feeling that they don’t know who to turn to for support and advice.

At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your coach injury claim. We are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family following a coach accident abroad, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.

Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.

Above all, we put you first.

Handling Coach Accidents Abroad With Expertise And Sensitivity

Irwin Mitchell’s specialist team of travel litigation lawyers has successfully dealt with many cases of injuries arising out of coach accidents abroad.

We have a proven track record of success in recovering substantial levels of compensation for drivers, passengers and pedestrians who have been involved in a coach accident abroad, in countries including:

USA
Spain
Turkey
Italy
Belgium
Austria
Namibia
Morocco
South Africa
Gran Canaria
Germany

You may well be able to sue your tour operator in the UK if a coach that you are travelling on is involved in a road traffic accident abroad. However, we will look at the overall facts to the case and inform you as to the likely party who may be liable.

In a successful claim, damages can be substantial and Irwin Mitchell has successfully recovered compensation in many coach accident cases around the world. However, liability can be complex, which is why we are happy to offer free initial advice on your coach injury claim.

Irwin Mitchell is the UK's leading firm of solicitors in travel litigation. We have an enviable reputation for pursuing group actions and individual claims for people who have accidents throughout the world.

International Lawyers

As well as a team of specialist English lawyers, we also have several Spanish, French, German and other foreign lawyers who are able to provide specialist advice on foreign law issues.

Proven Expertise In Coach Accidents Abroad

Irwin Mitchell is also one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country.

Our team includes many of the country’s finest personal injury lawyers. They operate in highly specialised teams, offering the highest level of legal expertise in coach related injuries abroad.

Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference

Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to achieving the best outcome for your claim.

We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous personal injury fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, to prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury.

We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of claims for various forms of personal injury, and to obtain fairer compensation.

Select Related Client Stories

Brother And Sister Injured In School Trip Coach Crash Finally Get The Compensation They Deserve

Irwin Mitchell’s professional negligence team have secured awards of £25000 and £30000 for Nicholas Oakley and his sister who were injured during a school trip in 2001.

Nicolas and his sister were both under 18 when the accident happened on the school trip. The coach the children were travelling on in Austria skidded on ice and was then hit by another vehicle. The force of the crash threw Nicholas out of the coach resulting in a compression fracture in Nicholas's spine. His sister also sustained injures.

Following the crash, the children were taken to a local hospital. Unfortunately, the Austrian doctors did not recognise Nicholas’ fracture, which remained untreated until a UK doctor identified the injury. As a result of the injuries he sustained, Nicholas is no longer able to play water polo, having been a county level swimmer prior to the accident, and his sister has had to give up dressage, despite once hoping to pursue a career in the sport.

The pair faced further failings when they appointed solicitors to pursue a claim for them. The law on how long someone has to make a claim following an accident, known as limitation, is different in Austria. In the UK a child has 3 years from their 18th birthday, in Austria; a person only has 3 years, whatever their age. The solicitors initially appointed did not recognise the differences between UK and Austrian law and allowed limitation to expire, meaning they could not make a claim.

Fortunately, Irwin Mitchell were able to turn the case around, commissioning an expert on Austrian law to advise how the damages could have been awarded under Austrian law, had limitation not expired, and obtaining specialist medical evidence demonstrating how the accident has impacted their lives.

Now Nicholas and his sister have the compensation they are owed but this could have been a very different story had they not instructed the specialist solicitors at Irwin Mitchell who are familiar with cross boarder legal issues. Because they had a strong case and acted promptly, Irwin Mitchell was able to get them the justice they deserved.

We have lawyers with the expertise and experience needed to help you with your claim. Choose from the list below to learn more about our experts in this area.

Name	Location	Job Title	Telephone
Philip Banks	Birmingham	Partner	0870 1500 100
Suki Chhokar	Birmingham	Partner	0870 1500 100
Demetrius Danas	London	Partner	0870 1500 100
Clive Garner	Birmingham, London	Partner	+44 (0)870 1500 100
Michael Zurbrugg	London	Partner	0870 1500 100
Xanthe Andrews	London	Associate	0870 1500 100
Ana Romero	Malaga	Associate	+34 952 209 860
Kylie Hutchison	London	Solicitor	0870 1500 100

Guidance With Strength And Sensitivity

We understand that contacting a lawyer might seem like a big step - especially if you have not done so before and we have therefore made it easy for you to contact us for free initial advice about your claim.

At Irwin Mitchell we understand the real impact of personal injury. Our team of specialists have the skills and experience to give you clear advice about the chances of pursuing a successful claim and to guide you through the claims process. You can then decide if you want us to pursue your claim on your behalf.

We are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.

At Irwin Mitchell we will fight fearlessly to give you the greatest chance of winning your case, with the best possible outcome, and we will support you every step of the way.

Find out whether you have a claim today. Simply complete our online claim form or call us with details of your accident on 0800 056 4110.