Did you know that you may be able to make a claim for personal injury compensation as a UK citizen injured abroad in Europe without the need to use a foreign lawyer?
There are many ways in which we can argue that the applicable jurisdiction to make a claim lies here in the UK if you are a UK citizen injured in Europe – particularly in an EU country where a lot of EU laws can apply.
Traditionally you would need a lawyer to represent you who acts under the jurisdiction of where the accident occurred. Different laws and different levels of duty of care can apply so local knowledge still often has a part to play. But what we can do is argue that we should be allowed to apply England and Wales jurisdiction if your permanent residence is here.
Now there are a lot of variables to this and there may be much tighter time limits to make claims in EU countries so the best thing to do is enquire about making your EU injury claim as soon as you can. You do not want to foul fall of any local limitation law that could still impede your claim even where you are able to argue that we can pursue the claim over here under England and Wales jurisdiction.
We have advised and represented hundreds of people making claims against foreign defendants and for cases taking place abroad, so for free and friendly advice, call our claims helpline on 0800 634 7575 today.
