traffic accidents and coach crashes
free initial consultation
Contact us on 023 8085 7423 or e-mail us at travelinfo@bllaw.co.uk
no win, no fee
If you enter into a ‘no win no fee’ agreement, there is no cost
to you in perusing the claim, win or lose.
Have you been injured in a road traffic accident or coach crash
while travelling or on holiday? Were you a driver, passenger,
pedestrian, motorcyclist, or cyclist? If so, we can help you claim
compensation. Blake Lapthorn’s experience in Europe, the USA, and
other countries worldwide, will give you the best chance of a
successful claim.
In some countries the injured person in a car or coach accident
has to prove fault but in other countries, such as France, there is
an automatic right to compensation. At Blake Lapthorn we know the
best approach to your claim because we are experienced in the
different national legal systems.
where will the claim be brought?
Under EU motor insurance directives, you will be able to bring
the case in the UK if the accident occurred in the European Union
or in the other countries in the European Economic Area
(Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).
Claims for accidents outside these countries may have to be
pursued in the country where they occurred. On occasion it
may be better to bring a claim in the country where the accident
happened. We will consider what is best for you, and use our
foreign languages capabilities if a claim is brought abroad. At
Blake Lapthorn we are also familiar with the different rules on
compensation, costs, fault, and rules of evidence that vary from
country to country. This keeps legal costs down.
is someone claiming against you for a car
accident abroad?
Perhaps you are a defendant in a road traffic accident that
occurred abroad. If so, one of our multi-lingual team of lawyers
can act in defending you, working with our network of agents abroad
to protect you. This keeps legal costs down.
how quickly should I claim?
Contact us as soon as possible, taking advantage of our free
initial consultation. Time limits will apply to your claim.
Generally the time limit in the UK is three years but there are
exceptions, and some foreign countries have shorter time
limits.
funding your claim – the best option for
you
We will discuss all funding options with you, most personal
injury claims can be persued at no cost to you. You may have legal
expenses insurance on your travel insurance, house insurance, or on
your car insurance. Trade union membership sometimes includes legal
expenses insurance. Alternatively, your claim may be eligible for
our ‘no win no fee’ arrangement or you may already have insurance
to pay legal costs. We will advise you as to the best
way to protect you from paying legal costs.
case studies
Please click here for travel and accident abroad case
studies.
For further information, please contact Daniel Scognamiglio in the
Travel team by telephone 023 8085 7423 or email daniel.scognamiglio@bllaw.co.uk
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