Here at Recovery Assist we understand how easy it can be for road accidents to happen abroad, perhaps while you were on holiday or on business.
Driving on the wrong side of the road, in a vehicle and along roads and motorways you’re not familiar with can increase your chances of a road traffic accident.
Can I claim?
If you were involved in an accident while abroad on holiday and it wasn’t your fault, you could be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Did you realise that action can be taken in English or Welsh courts for foreign accidents?
Imagine you were involved in an accident as a passenger whilst abroad with your husband/wife driving the car. European law says that you can either start your claim in the country where the accident occurred or in England or Wales.
If your road traffic accident happened in Europe, Recovery Assist Solicitors have the skills and European contacts to make sure your claim is dealt with as quickly as possible. We have experience of dealing with a number of road traffic accidents abroad including in Spain, France and Italy.
The European Union 4th and 5th Motor Insurance Directives require European insurers to appoint a UK handling agent to deal with your claim in English. Our specialist team of solicitors will try to deal with the claim in the English courts. However, sometimes it may be necessary to take action in the relevant foreign court.
So if you been unfortunate enough to have been involved in road traffic accident whilst abroad, whether you hired a car/moped/scooter or quad bike purely for pleasure or if you were driving for business, you may be entitled to road traffic accident compensation.
Ring us today on 0161 762 4949 to discuss your potential claim. We will carry out a free no obligation assessment as soon as you contact us. And remember, we operate on a no win, no fee basis. Don’t delay, claim for your foreign road traffic accident today!
How can I protect myself?
If you are thinking of going abroad in the future, for a holiday or on a business trip, and you need to hire a car/moped or quad bike, we recommend that you take a look at the following information which has been provided by the AA (link to AA website here.)
Illness whilst abroad
The figures for UK residents travelling abroad for their holidays continue to rise. At the same time, food hygiene standards continue to pose a problem causing food poisoning and other gastric illnesses.
Food poisoning is unpleasant at the best of times, but experiencing this whilst abroad can be even worse, especially if you have been saving for your holiday for a long time. We understand how frustrating and debilitating this can be for you, and we are here to help you get the holiday illness compensation you deserve.
Common types of illness can include:
- Salmonella
- E-coli
- Botulism
- Campylobacter
- Nausea/sickness
- Diarrhoea
- Dehydration
- Stomach pain
- Fever
- In serious cases - nervous system damage, paralysis or death
Symptoms of food poisoning can vary but can include the following:
If you have suffered with an illness whilst abroad in a hotel or on a cruise ship; you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Our specialist holiday claim solicitors may be able to make a claim either against your tour operator as a result of the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 or against the hotel, cruise operator or any other identifiable party who has caused your illness.
Where and when you bring your claim for illness/food poisoning whilst abroad will depend on the country where you have visited so it is important that you contact us straight away for a free no obligation chat. We are here to help you and our specialist team of foreign accident solicitors will help you make a claim for your food poisoning compensation.
Call Us on 0161 762 4949
Text 4949 to 88802
E-mail: info@recoveryassist.co.uk