case studies
Our Travel team has complied a small selection of our cases
for your information.
accident in the Caribbean
Over $1.5m secured in damages for a lady whose legs were caught
in the propeller of a boat whilst swimming in the Caribbean
islands.
climbing accident in Spain
Secured damages of £56,000 for an individual in relation to a
personal injury claim resulting from a climbing accident in Spain -
our client's climbing partner ran out of rope and dropped him some
distance to the floor, where he suffered a fracture to both his
ankles.
road traffic accident in the USA
We acted for a lady involved in a road traffic accident in USA -
following trans-Atlantic negotiations, we were able to secure
damages exceeding $300,000 including all of the hospital bills in
the USA and, repatriation costs.
helicopter crashes in the USA
We have acted further to a number of helicopter crashes in the
USA. In one such case a client suffered injuries and we were able
to recover damages of around $250,000 plus costs.
helicopter accident
Another helicopter accident involved a student learning how to
fly and during one lesson was taken up by an inebriated flight
instructor. Unable to control the flight, the helicopter landed
with some force, throwing the student out - we were able to
recover damages exceeding $50,000 for him, plus costs.
road traffic accident in France
Recovery for a travel insurer of €20,000 for medical expenses
following a road traffic accident in France - recovery made within
six weeks.
personal injury accident in Rio de Janeiro
Recovered an undisclosed amount for a lady who slipped on a boat
in Rio de Janeiro - we were able to deal with the case for her
despite the accident taking place in South America.
road traffic accident in the Canary Islands
A recovery was made for an undisclosed sum regarding a road
traffic accident in the Canary Islands for a family that suffered
whiplash injuries.
boat accident in Croatia
A recovery was made following an accident on a pleasure boat
cruise in Croatia - the claimant recovered damages where a bench
had not been properly secured to the deck of the boat and she
suffered head injuries.
dog bite in France
Following a dog bite in France, where surgery was required, we
were able to recover damages directly from France.
For further information, please contact Daniel Scognamiglio in the
Travel team by telephone 023 8085 7339 or email daniel.scognamiglio@bllaw.co.uk.
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