If you've been injured while working overseas, we could help you make a claim if we can show that your accident was caused as a result of negligence or a breach of duty. Our lawyers have extensive experience in helping people to claim for accidents and illnesses overseas, and we can help you to get the compensation that you deserve. We’ve helped many clients to claim compensation after they were injured in a range of circumstances, including working in offices, in shipyards on oil rigs, on building sites, in factories or while travelling for work abroad. If you’ve been injured in any way while working abroad and you think that someone was to blame, we could help you to make a claim. Most of the international personal injury claims we handle are made in England & Wales. But in some cases it may be beneficial to make your claim abroad. We can advise you on this in a free initial consultation about making a claim. Compensation claims in England & Wales are normally funded through a No Win No Fee agreement. This means that there's nothing to pay upfront, and that you won’t have to pay any legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful*. It may seem daunting to pursue a compensation claim if you were injured while working in a different country and are unsure of local health and safety regulations, or whether or not your employer or other person responsible is bound by UK legislation when operating abroad. It can be even more confusing if your employer at the time was not based in the UK. In these situations, it helps to have the experts on your side. We aim to make the claims process as simple as possible for you, offering our advice in plain English every step of the way. Our team of lawyers will help to establish if anybody was at fault, and whether the case would be pursued in the UK or abroad. Call us today on 0800 121 6558 for a free initial consultation, or contact us through our website. No Win No Fee Experienced workplace accident and illness lawyers Close links with experts in foreign law Offices across the UK Call our experts FREE on: 0800 121 6558 Or we can call you back at a time of your choice Request a call back Mon to Fri: 8:00am - 8:00pm Sat to Sun: 9:00am - 5:00pm Contact us today For a free initial consultation Freephone 0800 121 6558 Prefer not to call? Use our form Your name* Your email address* Your phone number* Your enquiry* Enquiry type Accidents While Working Abroad Claims This data will only be used by Irwin Mitchell for processing your query and for no other purpose. Philip Banks Partner Meet The Team
Accidents While Working Abroad Claims - More Information Can I Make A No Win No Fee Claim? 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'll 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’re already covered. If we think you're best supported by a No Win No Fee agreement, we'll explain the process clearly. You'll only have to pay anything 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 Can I Expect? 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 For more information, call us on 0800 121 6558 and we'll be happy to discuss your options in a free initial consultation. Can I Claim In The UK? Even if your accident or illness occurred abroad, you can often make a claim here in the UK, though this will vary depending on your circumstances. For example, if you suffered an accident or illness while staying in a hotel as part of a package holiday, you should be able to make a claim against the tour operator here in the UK. You can also usually claim in the UK if you’re claiming against an individual insurer or employer that is based in the UK, or a business or insurer based in the EU. The law around compensation is different in each country, so we will consider where it would be best to make your claim in order to get the best possible result for you. If you do have to make a claim abroad, there’s nothing to worry about as we have years of experience in helping clients to claim in more than 80 countries around the world. We work with an international network of law firms to represent and support our clients and their families when they need to claim, no matter which country the accident or illness occurred in. Most claims are settled out of court, so it’s unlikely that you will need to travel abroad for a court case. If this is necessary in your case, we will support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or concerns about making a claim abroad, contact us on 0800 121 6558 for a free consultation. We'll be able to advise you on your options, and talk you through the process. Will I Need To Make My Claim With A Foreign Law Firm? We're experts in international law and have helped clients to claim compensation following accidents and illnesses in countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America, and Australasia. We do work with an international network of law firms who can help gather evidence, advise on local differences in law, and attend court hearings if needed. However, we'll act as your only point of contact throughout your claim, removing any language barriers and making things as easy as possible for you. We believe that no one should be put off making a claim for compensation that they're entitled to just because an accident or illness occurred in another country, so we aim to make the entire process as simple as possible for you. Contact us on 0800 121 6558 for a free consultation about your case, and we'll talk you through your options. Meet The Experts Our personal injury team deals with thousands of successful claims each year, and our award-winning lawyers are recognised as leaders in their fields. Meet our team of accident and illness abroad lawyers. I was relieved that the hotel finally agreed to settle my claim fairly – it’s been really frustrating but I’m looking forward to being able to put this behind me.” Mr. H, client
A good reputation The team has "a good reputation for dealing with high-value catastrophic complex cases."
The firm you want on your side The "‘passionate and experienced’ team at Irwin Mitchell... is the ‘firm you want on your side if you had a serious accident overseas’"