Serious Injury Abroad Claims

Our highly experienced lawyers have helped to recover hundreds of millions of pounds in compensation for clients who have been seriously injured in a wide range of accidents abroad, whether they were overseas for work or on holiday. Circumstances in which we have made successful claims include:

• Slips, trips and falls
• Accidents at sea
• Road traffic accidents
• Skiing and sports injuries
• Medical negligence
• Criminal and sexual assaults
• Hijacking and terrorist incidents
• Accidents at work.

We understand that, while recuperating from a serious injury, the last thing you will want to do is travel abroad again for hearings and court appearances, but don't let this put you off making a claim for compensation.

It's incredibly rare that our clients have to go abroad again as part of the claims process. In fact, if the party liable for your compensation is a UK- or EU-based national employer or tour company or is insured by an EU-based insurance company, you should be able to make your claim through the UK courts.

We help most of our clients to negotiate a settlement without the need to ever go to court, but if you do have to attend court, we will represent and support you and your family every step of the way.

If your claim does need to be made abroad, which can be the case for claims in the USA, for example, we work with an international network of law firms to support and represent our clients around the world.

Any court hearings can usually be attended by your representative abroad, meaning that you can focus on recovering as much as possible while we handle every aspect of your case.

If you have any concerns or questions, give us a call for a free initial consultation on your case. There's no obligation for you to continue—you are free to just ask us for our expert advice.

Many of our cases are funded with a no win no fee agreement. This means that there’s no financial risk to you when making a compensation claim.

At the start of your case, we will discuss funding options with you, advising you which we think is most suitable. If you have legal expenses insurance (LEI) or are covered by a trade union policy, these may be best for you. Legal expenses insurance is included in many household, travel or car insurance policies, so it’s always worth checking whether you are already covered.

If we think you will be best supported by a no win no fee agreement, we will explain the process clearly. You will only have to pay if your claim is successful—even then, your opponent will pay most of our fees, with the remaining costs coming out of your compensation settlement.

Please visit our no win no fee page for more information on how it works.

How much compensation you receive after an accident or illness abroad will depend on a number of factors related to your injury or illness, its circumstances, and the support and rehabilitation you need.

The amount of compensation you could claim is based on:

• Your condition, and its severity
• Psychological trauma experienced
• Current and future loss of earnings if you've had to stop working in the short or long-term
• Medical expenses you've had to or will have to pay both abroad and in the UK, as well as travel expenses to any appointments
• Your care and support needs – both now and in the future
• Modifications to your home
• Mobility aids
• The amount you had spent on your holiday or travel abroad, and the loss of enjoyment you've experienced
• Your pain and suffering
• Other financial loss or expense due to your injury