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Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

For those who have been injured in a motorcycle accident in a foreign country, making a motorcycle accident claim may feel like a daunting and complicated process, although this is often far from the case.

The law both here and abroad provides good protection for motorcyclists and allows injury claims to be made against those responsible for your accident. Speaking to specialists who understand international and UK law regarding motorcycle accidents is critical to achieving compensation for your injuries and distress.

At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for you. 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.

Our team of specialist lawyers can advise you as to the steps to take to make a claim arising out of an injury sustained in a motorcycle accident abroad. When injury occurs it can have long lasting effects and can result in not only physical and mental injury but can also result in financial losses being incurred as a result of the effects of the injury. Some of these financial losses may be ongoing as a result of the ongoing effects of the injury suffered.

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

Handling Motorcycle Accidents Abroad With Expertise And Sensitivity

If you have suffered an injury as a result of a motorcycle accident whilst abroad, you may be able to bring a claim against one or more parties either involved or liable.

Accidents often occur due to:

Negligent driving at junctions, crossroads and roundabouts
Weather conditions
Defective surfaces and objects in the road.

It is often suggested that the motorcycle rider is to blame for the accident. This is often not the case. We will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the motorcycle accident to ensure you are correctly represented.

Irwin Mitchell has a specialist team of solicitors with vast experience in dealing with injuries sustained as a result of motor cycle accidents abroad. We can give you expert advice on your claim and help you to recover compensation for the injuries that you may have sustained, no matter how minor or severe they may be.

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 Motorcycle-Related Injuries 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 motorcycle 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 you following your motorcycle accident.

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 campaign to prevent accident and injury where possible, and seek to 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

Pedestrian Suffers Serious Brain Injury Following Scooter Collision in Rome

Irwin Mitchell's specialist international travel claims department have successfully recovered in excess of €800,000 for our client, Mrs Hanger, for the serious brain injury that she sustained whilst on holiday in Rome.

Mrs Hanger, who was aged 52 at the time of the accident, had gone to Italy for a holiday with her husband in 2000. She was crossing a busy road in Rome when she was knocked over by a scooter. She was rushed to the Ospedale Santo Spirito hospital where she had lifesaving brain surgery and spent a month recovering until she was well enough to travel back to the UK by air ambulance. Back home, Mrs Hanger was admitted to Norfolk and Norwich Hospital and then Colman hospital, where she remained until June 2001. There then followed 18 months of rehabilitation at home and at the Colman hospital as an outpatient.

Mrs Hanger and her husband received information and advice from the brain injury charity, Headway where they first heard about Irwin Mitchell’s expertise in dealing with accidents abroad. They are both grateful for the extensive and excellent NHS Rehabilitation Services, the Norfolk Social Services and the social and craft activities at the Norwich Headway group who all helped in Mrs Hanger's rehabilitation.

Irwin Mitchell were instructed by Mrs Hanger after another law firm turned the case down. Irwin Mitchell, using our wealth of experience in international personal injury claims, worked closely with an Italian specialist lawyer to submit Mrs Hanger's claim against the scooter’s insurer.

With the assistance of an expert Italian lawyer, Irwin Mitchell submitted the claim to the Italian insurers and lengthy negotiations ensued. Liability was never formally admitted, with the Italian insurers alleging that blame should fall on our client for not using a pedestrian crossing. However, we persevered in seeking the compensation that Mrs Hanger deserved, and successfully settled the claim for €740,000 plus costs and CRU benefits, making the total award worth in excess of €800,000. This settlement equated to the maximum level of indemnity under the moped driver’s insurance policy, plus a contribution towards costs, which was an excellent result.

Mrs Hanger still requires daily assistance following her injuries. At the time of the accident, Mrs Hanger was taking an Open University degree course in Humanities which she had to suspend due to the accident. However, with hard work and determination, Mrs Hanger successfully concluded her course and graduated from the Open University in April 2011. To celebrate, she travelled back to Florence, Italy with her husband to conclude the holiday that was cut short over 10 years previously.

Irwin Mitchell, along with Mrs Hanger's friends and family, are immensely proud of the courage that Mrs Hanger has shown, and wish her well as she builds her future with her compensation.

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
Kathy Pickup	Birmingham	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.