Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell
Whilst almost all sports and leisure activities involve some degree of risk, there are various parties who are responsible in law to protect our safety as much as possible and minimise the risk of sports related injury or harm occurring.
Both in the UK and abroad, clear, comprehensive health and safety systems should be employed and adhered to when sporting or leisure activities are taking place. If such health and safety systems breakdown the effects of a resulting sporting injury can be devastating and can potentially have long lasting consequences.
At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for you following your sporting injury. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family sports 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 Your Sports Injury Claim With Expertise And Sensitivity
Whilst many of us accept that sporting activities carry some level of risk, health and safety regulations are in place to minimise that risk. If these standards have not been met and result in loss to you, then you could claim compensation for the injury sustained abroad.
Irwin Mitchell can help you to pursue a sports injury claim if you have suffered an injury during any form of sports or leisure activity whilst abroad. Such sporting activities could range from some form of organised beach sports, adventure activity, skiing or extreme sports through to casual activities, such as use of a hotel gym, tennis court or swimming pool.
In some cases it may be possible to make a claim against the UK tour operator if the incident occurred during your package holiday. In other cases, claims arising out of sporting or leisure activities may be made abroad - for example, against the company running the activity or against an individual who has caused the accident. With extensive experience in this area, we have recovered compensation in many cases arising out of sports and leisure accidents that have occurred abroad.
It is worth bearing in mind that pinpointing liability in international law can be complex and there can be strict limitation periods setting out how long you have to pursue your claim which varies from country to country, so we will be happy to offer free initial advice.
Irwin Mitchell are major UK specialists in pursuing individual actions for people who have suffered sporting injuries under a range of circumstances whilst abroad. We have also undertaken large group actions for people who have suffered injuries under the same circumstances.
As well as a team of specialist English lawyers, we also employ several Spanish, French, German and other foreign lawyers who are able to provide specialist advice on international law issues.
Proven Expertise In Sports And Leisure Injury Claims Abroad
Our specialist team of solicitors have successfully dealt with numerous cases of injuries arising out of accidents when skiing, diving or taking part in other sporting activities. We can help you recover the compensation you deserve if you have suffered an injury, no matter how minor or severe.
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 sports and leisure injury claims 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.
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, campaign to prevent accidents and injuries where possible, and we 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.