Accidents Abroad

Claiming for injuries suffered overseas

When suffering an accident abroad it may be confusing as to how to go about making a claim and whether you should use a UK solicitor or a foreign solicitor in the country in which you had the accident. There are three main types of accident abroad you should familiarise yourself with.

Package holiday accidents

If your accident occurred on a package holiday you can make a claim in the UK against the company that offered you the package. There are specialist solicitors for package holidays and it is strongly recommended you seek their assistance if you fall under this category. These professionals will specialise in hazards such as in the hotel of travel, accidents involving a hire car or taxis from the airport.

Accidents abroad caused by UK nationals

The second type is an accident abroad that was caused by somebody from the UK. In this case you can also make a claim in the UK courts providing the person who caused it was themselves travelling abroad. To seek a claim you should contact a solicitor to get expert advice and experience on your accident.

Other accidents abroad

The third type is an accident which occurs while you are living and working abroad but cannot be linked to the UK. If you cannot link the accident back to the UK in any way then your claim will be subject to foreign law, which will depend on the country you are in. You cannot seek a UK lawyer as it is out of their jurisdiction, so you will have to find a solicitor in the country you were in when you had the accident. It is recommended you search the British Embassy website to locate solicitors that speak English.