How Can We Help You Or A Loved One?
If you or a loved one has Legionnaires’ disease, we’re here to help. We’ll work to make sure those responsible are held to account. Similarly, we’re here to help you if your loved one has passed away due to Legionnaires’ disease.
What Happens When I Make A Claim?
When you contact us, you'll speak to one of our friendly team members, who will talk to you about your illness. This initial consultation is free and from there, we'll advise you on the best way to take your claim forward.1. Contacting Those Responsible For Your Illness 3. Final Settlement & Compensation Awarded
Read more about what happens if your case goes to court.
How Much Compensation Could I Receive?
Every case is different, so there's no set amount of compensation you'll receive. The amount of compensation you'll get will depend on your circumstances. This includes the severity of your illness and your chances of making a full recovery.
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 056 4110 for a free consultation. We'll be able to advise you on your options, and talk you through the process.
Is There A Time Limit On Making A Legionnaires’ Claim?
You normally have to make a personal injury claim within three years of your illness so you should contact us as soon as possible. Claims on behalf of children - these can be made at any point before their 18th birthday. When the child reaches 18, they can make their own claim at any stage up until they turn 21. Mental capacity - there are no time limits to make a claim on behalf of someone who doesn't have the ability to handle their own case. Fatal claims - fatal cases of Legionnaires' disease can happen to people with underlying illnesses, people with weakened immune systems, with existing respiratory conditions and other vulnerable individuals. To make a claim on behalf of your loved one, you'll have three years from the date they died to make a claim. If a post-mortem found that the death was caused by the Legionnaires' disease, you have three years from the point where you discovered these findings. International claims - 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, the time limits affecting your claim may therefore be different. Contact us as soon as possible and we can talk you through the time limits for your case. For more information, please see our accidents and illness abroad section .
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.No Win No Fee page for more information on how it works.
Why Choose Us?
Our personal injury experts are based across the country so are never too far away from you. We'll always take the time to get to know you and will make sure we understand what happened to you and the effect the illness has had on your life.Support and Rehabilitation team will be with you every step of the way. Their role is to make sure you’ve got access to health care professionals that will aid your recovery or adapt to any life changes.
