Accidents and Illness Abroad Claims  

Head And Brain Injuries Abroad 

Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

Head and brain injuries have a dramatic and life-changing impact for the person injured and for those who are close to them. We passionately believe that our clients deserve the best possible medical care, rehabilitation and specialised support after suffering a head injury.

Distress can be even greater when the incident occurred abroad, such as on holiday. Victims and their loved ones often do not know where to turn for help and support when they, or a loved one, suffers from a head or brain injury abroad.

At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your head injury claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family following a head or brain injury abroad. 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 Claims For Head And Brain Injuries Abroad With Expertise And Sensitivity

Head and brain injuries have a dramatic and life-changing impact for the person injured and for those close to them. After a head injury, symptoms such as poor concentration, personality changes, memory loss, fatigue and many others can severely affect everyday activities. Head injuries can even lead to severe physical disability and permanent brain damage.

Individuals who suffer from head and brain injuries – whether at home or abroad - are entitled to every opportunity to improve their quality of life. They also deserve the best possible medical care, rehabilitation and specialised support. We combine our highly rated legal service to secure maximum compensation with a thorough rehabilitation programme to help improve your quality of life.

Irwin Mitchell can assist with all aspects of your head or brain injury abroad claim. Many people who suffer head injuries remain disabled for years after their accident. That is why we go beyond compensation claims and place emphasis on care and rehabilitation where appropriate. We help our clients to access ongoing rehabilitation services, therapy, suitable housing, transport, aids and equipment and care support either whilst they are abroad or on their return to the UK.

If you have suffered from a head or brain injury abroad as a result of an accident that wasn’t your fault, Irwin Mitchell could help you with a head injury claim to get the compensation that you need and deserve. Head injuries can occur due to many reasons including:-

  • Violent assault
  • Road traffic collisions
  • Workplace accidents
  • Falls
  • Incidents during recreational and leisure activities

We consider every aspect of your head injury compensation claim, assisting with your rehabilitation, return to everyday life and, where appropriate, education and work opportunities, to help overcome the effect of your injuries. We have a leading national team of specialist solicitors who can guide you through the head injury claims process and support your claim for compensation.

The service that we provide is about much more than securing head injury compensation after your accident. As well as financial security, we know that making arrangements for your care and support is key to your future wellbeing, and this is central to what we will do.

Irwin Mitchell is the UK's leading firm of solicitors when it comes to overseas accident claims and our team of specialist solicitors can provide you with expert advice and guidance on your claim.

It may be possible, depending on the circumstances of your accident, to bring a case against the tour operator in the UK if you suffered such an injury whilst on holiday. It may also be possible to bring a claim in the UK if you have been involved in an accident abroad.

In other cases, your head injury claim may be made abroad, for example against the individual or company whose actions (or negligence) resulted in your injury.

Proven Expertise In Claims For Head And Brain Injuries Abroad

Irwin Mitchell is one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country. Our service for brain injury and head injury clients is second to none. Every year we recover millions of pounds in damages for head and brain injury clients in total across the country. We are the only specialist legal provider in this field with a truly national reach.

Our team includes many of the country’s finest personal injury lawyers. We operate in highly specialised teams, offering the highest level of legal expertise. You’ll be assigned an experienced head injury solicitor who will handle your head injury claim with care and consideration for your individual needs.

We are strong in every aspect of legal representation for head injury clients – from gathering evidence to identify the existence of a subtle but life-changing brain injury through to creative and forward thinking ways to put together support and opportunities to improve your quality of life.

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, campaign 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.



£2.2 million in compensation awarded following RTA in France

Our client and his wife were out walking on holiday in France when they were hit by a car being driven by a French man. The driver faced criminal charges in respect of the accident.

Unfortunately, due to the severity of the injuries sustained our client's wife was killed and our client suffered a severe brain injury, facial injuries, a punctured lung and a fractured pelvis. He was in a coma initially and required neurosurgery in France where he remained in hospital.

He was then transferred to the UK where his treatment continued. He is currently living in a residential unit in Loughborough.

We successfully pursued the claim on behalf of our client to obtain compensation.

In an out of court settlement, our client received £2.2 million in compensation for the head injuries he sustained.

The compensation our client has received will enable him to have the necessary modifications made to his house and allow an appropriate care regime to be put into place.

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 0121 214 5239
Michael Zurbrugg London Partner 0870 1500 100
Ana Romero Malaga Associate +34 952 209 860

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.

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