Air, Rail And Sea Related Claims  

If you or someone close to you has suffered an injury or bereavement during the course of a journey, whether by air, sea or rail, the results can be devastating.

Irwin Mitchell’s specialist transport claims team can help you to secure both justice and compensation.

We offer many years of experience in some of the most high-profile cases in recent times, including:

  • The Marchioness/Bowbelle, Herald of Free Enterprise (Zeebrugge), Al Dana (Bahrain Dhow) and Jupiter disasters and hundreds of claims arising from illness or injury on cruise liners and other marine craft.
  • The Lockerbie, Manchester and Kegworth air disasters, the Spanair (Madrid Airport) disaster, the Phuket air crash and numerous commercial and non-commercial plane and helicopter accidents around the World.
  • The rail crashes in Cumbria, Hatfield, King’s Cross and Paddington, amongst others.

We’ll help you understand in full your options for legal action, as well as your options for making or joining a group claim. At every step of the way, we’ll provide sensitive and understanding guidance, as well as fighting tirelessly for your best interests.


Air, Rail And Sea Related Claims  


Air Accident Claims

Our dedicated team have many years of experience representing people who have been involved in air disasters. We understand just how life-changing it can be - physically and psychologically.

Rail Accident Claims

Whether you were involved in the accident yourself or you’ve lost a loved one, you’ll more than likely be worrying about what the future will bring for you and your family. Irwin Mitchell has an experienced and empathetic team to guide and support you through this difficult time.

Sea Injury Claims

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 sea related accident claims.


Awards and accreditations

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