Having an accident can be a traumatic ordeal. This can be made worse when you are not accustomed to the law of the country in which the accident occurred. Thousands of people are injured in accidents abroad on an annual basis. Typically, there are laws in place that assist those injured in overseas accidents.
At P.A. Duffy and Co. Solicitors, we represent individuals in accident abroad claims in Ireland. Our personal injury team can offer both a unique depth of experience and a sympathetic outlook. We will work tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve.
Road Traffic Accidents
You may have been driving a hire car or been a passenger on a vehicle organised as part of a package holiday deal. If you were involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault and you sustained an injury, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
While the law may differ in foreign countries you should still follow the standard protocol for road traffic accidents. Specifically, you should exchange details with the other driver and report the accident to the police. A police report should be requested if possible. You should also take pictures of the accident and get the details of any witnesses to the accident.
If you are travelling as part of a package holiday you should report the accident to your hotel or travel representative. You should then seek legal advice as soon as possible. If you choose us to represent you, our experienced personal injury solicitors can guide you through the claims process.
Slips, Trips and Falls
If you suffered injury as a result of a hazard or defect that has caused you to fall while on holiday, then you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. For example, if you fall and injure yourself because of a slippery floor in your hotel then you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
You should firstly seek medical treatment. You should then take pictures of the accident locus and obtain details from any witnesses. You will then need to report the incident to your hotel and/or travel representative. Our expert personal injury solicitors can then help to make a claim on your behalf and will aim to recover damages for pain and suffering, as well as any medical expenses and loss of earnings incurred.
Skiing Accidents
There are risks involved with skiing and winter sports. Sometimes fault can clearly lie with the injured person if they caused injury by their own negligence. However, there are many examples of accidents happening as a result of faulty equipment, improper training or supervision, and collisions with other skiers. The extreme nature of skiing means that if accidents do occur it can lead to quite serious injury and the injured party may incur significant medical expenses.
Many skiing holidays are booked through a travel agency in the UK or Ireland. If you have suffered an injury that wasn’t your fault, we may be able to make one or more accident abroad claims on your behalf against the travel agency for negligence and/or breach of contract.
Contact us
At P.A. Duffy, we specialise in representing clients who have suffered from a personal injury. Our expert team ensures the highest quality service to acquire the appropriate level of compensation based on your case. We pride ourselves on providing excellent client care and utilising our experience to provide expert legal advice.
If you have been affected and wish to speak to a member of our team, please get in touch via the following channels
Call us on 01 533 7860(ROI) / 028 8772 2102(NI)
Email us enquiries@paduffy.ie
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