Most people are unaware that just because your accident happened abroad it does not mean that you are not eligible to claim for compensation from another party overseas.

Accidents can, of course, happen anywhere and at any time. In some cases, being abroad can even heighten the risk of having an accident, by being in unfamiliar surroundings and situations or from letting your guard down. Regardless of the type of accident you suffer abroad, or the circumstances in which it happened, as long as you were not to blame, you could be eligible to claim compensation.

People in these situations can wrongly assume that as the laws tend to vary from country to country their claim will not be viable; this is not necessarily the case. There is a raft of legislation which enables UK residents to make a claim against an overseas other party.

Common injuries that we are seeing abroad are often as a result of:

• Defective flooring in a hotel
• Injuries from day excursions
• Participating in sporting activities
• Injuries from transport on holiday
• Food poisoning and poor standards of hygiene

Do I Have A Claim?

Depending on your personal situation, you could be able to claim for the loss of your holiday (if the accident cut it short or ruined it in any significant way) in addition to personal injury, loss of earnings, expenses, etc. One of the most important factors of accidents abroad for which you can claim is medical treatment received overseas. This medical treatment is often simply unavoidable and very costly, but instead of cursing your luck and despairing about the situation, get in touch with Help U Claim (whether you are still abroad or have since returned home) and let us assess your situation and, in eligible cases, help you secure the best possible compensation.

• Nothing to pay
• No deductions from your compensation
• An experienced solicitor will handle your claim
• Friendly, professional and supportive staff
• Excellent claim success rate
• Peace of mind that we are a registered and compliant company with the Ministry of Justice
• Talk in plain English, avoiding legal jargon

We help people every day claim compensation following all types of accidents, injuries and illnesses sometimes in the most unusual of circumstances.

Call us on 0800 118 5855 or complete our online form and we'll call you back and tell you straight away whether we think you have a valid case and how you can make a claim.