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Personal Injury Services
Accidents and Illness Overseas

Accidents can happen just as easily when you are on holiday and in some countries standards of care, hygiene and safety will not meet those that you expect in the UK.  If you have booked your holiday through a UK tour operator, then claiming for injuries and illness caused by negligence is relatively simple.  It is however more complicated and less certain if the claim arises from a local issue.  You should also be aware that accidents abroad are dealt with under foreign legal systems and compensation structures unless you have booked a package holiday in the United Kingdom.

Our experienced team have dealt with claims of this nature and are here to help you.  We will guide and support you through the claims process.  As time limits apply, we urge you to seek legal advice as soon as possible.

Hotel Food Poisoning

Hygiene is certainly not always at the standard we would expect here. Outbreaks of food poisoning due to poor hygiene in hotels can be claimed for.

Make sure you seek advice as soon as possible as time limits apply. From the instant we are contacted you can be sure of our sensitivity, understanding and support. We will try to keep things as clear and straight forward as possible, minimising the complexity and worry of your claim. We will keep you informed at every step of the claims process which starts with our free initial consultation.

Pedestrian Accidents

In many countries pavements do not exist and pedestrians are forced to walk on roads. This can be hazardous as standards of driving are not always that high. In cases of serious injuries suffered by pedestrians, we are well equipped to help you. 

Make sure you seek advice as soon as possible as time limits apply. From the instant we are contacted you can be sure of our sensitivity, understanding and support. We will try to keep things as clear and straight forward as possible, minimising the complexity and worry of your claim. We will keep you informed at every step of the claims process which starts with our free initial consultation.

Road Traffic Accidents

Car accidents abroad are common and it can be a time consuming and difficult task to pursue the negligent party’s insurers for compensation and if the accident was the fault of another driver, you will be dependant upon that driver’s insurers to compensate you under the local legal system and compensation structure.

Make sure you seek advice as soon as possible as time limits apply. From the instant we are contacted you can be sure of our sensitivity, understanding and support. We will try to keep things as clear and straight forward as possible, minimising the complexity and worry of your claim. We will keep you informed at every step of the claims process which starts with our free initial consultation.

Scooters

Hiring scooters for local excursions is a risky business. Often your holiday insurance will not cover you for injuries suffered in a scooter accident. If the arrangement or hire was made through your tour operator, you may possibly have a claim.

Slips and Trips

Poor construction and maintenance of public areas can cause you to slip or trip causing injury. If you have booked a package holiday a claim can be made against the tour operator in these circumstances.

Make sure you seek advice as soon as possible as time limits apply. From the instant you contact us we will try to keep things as clear and straight forward as possible, minimising the complexity and worry of your claim. We will keep you informed at every step of the claims process which starts with our free initial consultation.

Making A Claim

Simple steps to making a claim:

  1. a free initial consultation begins the process and enables us to gain a clear understanding of your claim
  2. if we think you have a case we will put the relevant legal team together
  3. we will investigate and gather evidence to support your claim
  4. you are contacted at every stage of the process, keeping you informed of your case’s progress
  5. our solicitors get you the best possible compensation award and where necessary fight your case in Court.

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Contact Us

To find out more about our accident and injury claims services please complete the contact form and we will telephone you at no cost and no obligation to you.  Alternativerly, call us during office hours.

tel: 0800 612 9609

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