A road traffic accident can be a traumatic and life-changing experience wherever in the world it takes place. If you've been involved in a road traffic accident (RTA) while abroad for work or leisure, our lawyers could help you claim compensation.
When a car or other road traffic accident happens overseas, it can be hard to know what to do. The rules around claiming compensation can be different from country to country, and language barriers can make navigating these local laws difficult.
Some car and road traffic accident abroad claims can be settled in England, Scotland, or Wales. But in certain cases, it might be best to make your claim in the country the accident occurred. We can advise you on this in a free initial consultation about making a claim. Contact us today.
Compensation claims in England, Scotland, and 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. Other funding options are available and may be necessary in some claims for road traffic accidents abroad, but we’ll always make sure you’re aware of all options.
Whether you were the driver, a passenger or a pedestrian, our lawyers have years of experience in road traffic accidents. We've helped numerous clients in accidents involving:
The injuries caused by an RTA can range from minor conditions to severe injuries that need extensive medical care and rehabilitation. Tragically, road traffic accidents can also result in fatal injuries.
If you were injured in a road traffic accident in the UK, our personal injury solicitors can help you to claim in these circumstances too.
Why choose Irwin Mitchell to handle your claim for a road traffic accident abroad?
We’ve the largest and most successful international personal injury department in the UK. Our team has successfully handled thousands of road traffic accident abroad claims, winning record levels of compensation for many of our clients. Several of our team are listed as leaders in their field by renowned legal guides.
We also have strong connections with legal experts all over the world. These relationships are invaluable when you need to make a claim in a foreign country, as having a lawyer with full knowledge of the law in that jurisdiction ensures the process is as smooth as possible. If your claim needs to go to court, they’ll be there to represent you, which can simplify the process for you enormously.
Not only do we look after you from a legal perspective, but we make sure you’re fully supported in all your needs. Our Support and Rehabilitation team will be on hand to get you help that’s local to you. As trained clinical specialists, they’ll assess the help you need and use our strong relationships with charities across the UK.
Charities we’re proud to work with include:
- Brake
- Headway
- Aftermath
- Royal London Hospital
- Brain & Spine Foundation
- Widowed & Young
- RoadPeace.
Your injuries may entitle you to certain means-tested benefits, and our benefit claims experts can help you to understand and access these.
We can also set up a personal injury trust to keep your compensation separate from the rest of your finances. This helps to ensure you get your full benefit entitlement.
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