Accident Abroad Solicitors — Scotland

You are responsible for making the claim. A family member can also claim on your behalf if you are unable to do so, or in cases of fatal accidents.

Yes, you can. However, you would need to provide evidence that you fell ill during your trip and not elsewhere; otherwise, your claim will be unsuccessful. It is important to seek medical attention when you fall ill abroad, as your medical records can be used to support your claim.

Yes, you do. This can be evidence of a lack of safety procedures at the accident scene, photographs, proof of medical expenses incurred or witness statements.

For a successful claim, you will need evidence proving that a third party was at fault. However, if you are partly at fault, you can still claim compensation. The only difference is that the amount you receive may be lower.

International holiday accident claims may have shorter time limits compared to the three-year limit in Scotland. If you were on board a cruise ship when the injury occurred, you usually have two years to claim, as governed by the Athens Convention 1974. However, if your injury occurred in a port or on an excursion organised by the cruise operator, Scottish law may apply.

Certain cases do not have time limits. It’s best to seek legal advice from an accident abroad solicitor as soon as possible.

Not necessarily. Most accident claims reach a final settlement outside of court. Our accident abroad claims solicitors will communicate with the international law firms involved in your case.

Yes, you can. Your claim should be successful if your injury wasn’t your fault, and we can show negligence on the part of another party.

However, you may have to pay for ongoing medical treatment while away if the case hasn’t been settled yet.

Every foreign compensation case is different. Some take years, while others may only take months. It depends on how serious your injuries are, the laws of the country you were injured in, and whether it is clear who was at fault.

You will generally get paid for your claim once the case is settled. However, this also depends on your physical condition. If you require immediate medical attention and rehabilitation, you may be paid sooner. We’ll ensure you have access to interim payments in serious cases of injury or when there is sufficient proof that you are financially suffering.

Yes, it does. Holiday accidents differ from those of independent travellers. If you were injured whilst on a package holiday, you could make a claim against the package holiday provider, tour guide, or the UK-based travel agent you worked with. However, you’ll need proof of negligence from the tour operators and evidence of inadequate safety standards.

You can still claim compensation. However, the success of your claim will depend on who was responsible and if negligence was the cause of your injury.

Holiday claims can be unsuccessful at times due to a lack of evidence or differences in laws. If that happens, you will not receive compensation.