Sports Injuries Abroad Claims

Whether you were playing sport or injured as a spectator, we can help you with a sports injury abroad claim to get the compensation you need to recover.

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Make a claim for a sports injury that happened abroad

We have helped many people in similar situations and we can offer more than legal support to get your life back on track.

Competing or taking part in sport abroad can be an exciting prospect. But when accidents happen, it helps to have an expert international legal team on your side. With more than 25 years of experience, our specialist international sports injury solicitors can help you claim compensation and access the treatment and support you need.

Our lawyers are recognised internationally as leaders in the field of personal injury and are well-supported by an in-house team of Support and Rehabilitation Coordinators, who are trained specialists to help you to access the care and support you need most.

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Can I claim compensation for a sports injury abroad?

Our team has experience handling many types of sports injury. We act on behalf of professional athletes as well as amateurs and holiday makers. People like you have been able to claim compensation for a variety of sports injuries, including muscle or bone injuries, spinal injuries, brain injuries and psychological injuries, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

You can make a sports injury claim for:

  • Cycling/triathlon
  • Expeditions (including trekking and mountain biking)
  • Fitness activities (including obstacle courses and gym)
  • Faulty sports equipment
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Horse riding
  • Injuries involving crowds
  • Motorsport
  • Rugby
  • Water sports (including paragliding and boating accidents)
  • Winter sports (including skiing, ski jumping, snowboarding and tobogganing).

If you are claiming as a professional athlete, we will make sure your compensation reflects your loss of earnings from your injury. We consider your career trajectory, performance bonuses, endorsements, speaking engagements and other lost opportunities. We draw on our years of experience as well as expert and witness evidence to work out how much compensation you deserve.

We can also help professional athletes who have been injured abroad generally, for example, if you have been involved in a road traffic or other accident.

Whether you are a professional athlete or an amateur, our team could help you access the best support and rehabilitation for your injuries while getting you the highest possible compensation amount.

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Hear from the people we’ve helped

It can help to know you’re not alone. Hear from people who were once in the same situation as you and turned to Irwin Mitchell for guidance.
James Ellington
"If I’d not contacted Irwin Mitchell, I'd probably be in a sticky situation now. My career was swept out from under my feet, potential sponsors, funding. They made sure I was compensated rightly for the losses." 

James Ellington

Our client 

Rising athletics star James was on a training camp for the World Championships in Tenerife when he was involved in a collision as a motorbike passenger. He broke his leg, ankle, and pelvis. We helped him secure payments to fund a rehabilitation package and ease some of the financial burden. A year later, James was able to compete again.
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Our market leading team will help you understand your rights, secure the compensation you’re owed, and access vital support – from rehabilitation to long-term care.

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Contact us today for a free initial consultation to talk through your compensation claim for a sports injury that happened abroad

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Making an enquiry

We have several ways you can contact us, either by completing our online contact form, by phone, or using our live chat. If you start your journey online, here are the first steps to working together.
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    We need a few details to understand your situation and the kind of support you need.
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    On the call our experts will ask you a few more questions to make sure we connect you with the right legal advice from our team.
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    If we’re able to support you further, the next step is an appointment with one of our specialists so we can discuss everything in more detail.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the questions you will no doubt have after suffering an injury while playing sports abroad. Here are some of the most common queries we have had from people like you.

We will need to know the specifics of what happened to you before we can let you know how much compensation you could get.

Contact us today to arrange a free initial consultation and tell us about your accident and we will be able to put a value on your claim.

Compensation will be calculated on various factors, particularly your injuries and how they might affect the rest of your life.

It’s important that you get in touch with us as soon as you can after your accident. In the UK, the time limit is three years to make a claim, with the exception of children under 18 years old and people without the mental capacity to claim by themselves. However, time limits vary widely across the world. Many countries have much shorter timescales for people to begin a claim.

The sooner you start your claim, the easier it will be for us to collect evidence and gather witness statements. This is because the evidence will be more readily available and the details fresher in witnesses’ minds.

Our commitment to you

Our experts always start by listening, so we understand what matters most from day one.
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    Clear legal guidance

    You will always get straightforward, honest advice, with regular updates to keep you clear on the way forward.

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    Specialist knowledge

    A wide-ranging team of trusted specialists who understand what it takes to protect your future, your family or your business.

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    Your needs first

    Whether you’re navigating complex personal situations or business decisions, we take the time to understand your world and what’s at stake.

Services to help with your claim

We can help with legal guidance and advice as well as other services you might need to aid your recovery and get your life back on track.

  • Support and Rehabilitation Co-ordinators

    We'll make sure you get everything you need throughout the claims process

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  • Sport injury claims

    Find out more about making a claim for a sports injury that happened in the UK

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  • Personal Injury Claims Guides

    Answers to some frequently asked questions relating to personal injury claims.

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  • People we’ve helped

    Hear the stories of those we’ve helped with personal injury claims

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Irwin Mitchell Scotland

Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement.