Accidents abroad

If you have suffered an accident abroad, whether with work or on holiday, this will throw up complex legal issues. It will be necessary to liaise with lawyers in the jurisdiction where the accident occurred. In some instances it may be possible to bring the claim here. In other cases, it may be necessary, or even preferable, to litigate in the country where the accident occurred. These questions require careful consideration and expert advice.

Our expertise lies in thoroughly investigating your claim and maximising your chances of success. We will adopt the best strategy to secure this outcome. We will also help to maximise the compensation award. We will gather evidence and speak to witnesses. When required we will appoint leading barristers as part of your team, and seek advice from expert witnesses and foreign lawyers. We will provide funding for this. Your opponent will be required to reimburse the costs at the end of the claim.

Award winning catastrophic injury solicitor Richard Edwards has over 20 years experience in handling complex serious injury claims. He will be with you every step of the way.

Examples of international claims Richard has advised in include:

• Acting for the family of a private security contractor killed by a colleague in Iraq. The claim was against insurers under a statutory scheme in the US. Settled for substantial undisclosed damages.
• Acting for a student who suffered an upper limb amputation in a car accident in another EU state. The claim settled for £4.5m.
• Acting for a child in an ongoing claim. The child suffered a brain injury in an accident in rented accommodation before relocating to South Africa.

Contact us for a free no obligation consultation. If we accept instructions to act, we will do so on a no win, no fee basis. We are also happy to speak to you if you want a second opinion or wish to transfer representation to us.