A personal injury is always a traumatic experience, however when it happens to you in a foreign country it can be even more difficult to handle. Our aim is to make sure that your interests are defended both in Spain and in the UK.
Have you injured yourself in a hotel in Spain? Was the negligence of a Spanish company the cause of your accident?
Our team of dedicated and experienced lawyers will provide you with answers to all of your questions, as well as a strategy to make sure you get fair compensation.
Obtaining a Police Report in Spain & Expert reports
Whether you need to obtain a police report in Spain or an expert to calculate fair values and convey them to the court, our team of experienced dual-qualified and bilingual lawyers has developed the necessary expertise to obtain this seamlessly.
If your accident took place whilst on holiday or while working in Spain, you might be able decide where you want to take action; in Spain or the United Kingdom. We can produce a report in order to assess your chances of success and amount of compensation to be expected to be obtained in both countries, conduct negotiations to obtain an out of court settlement, or if required conduct personal litigation until its conclusion and if required proceed with posterior execution.
There are various types of accidents that can entitle you for compensation, and the first step is to understand who is responsible for your injury or illness. For instance, if you contracted an illness from the food provided to you by an airline, you can hold not only the airline, but also your travel agency accountable. If your travel agency is UK based, you will be able to claim indemnities before a UK court.
Moreover, if you work for a UK company in Spain, and you have contracted an illness or an injury due to the negligence of your company towards health and safety regulations, you will be able to raise liability claims not only in Spain but also in the UK. This is precisely the reason why you need experts conversant with both jurisdictions on your side, because we can understand the complexity of personal injury cases in both jurisdictions and we have solution to resolve them quickly.
Road Traffic Accidents in Spain (RTAs)
If, for instance, you had a road accident due to a badly constructed road or a malfunctioning traffic light, you will have to raise your liability claims against the relevant Spanish authorities. Considering the fact that all litigation and process will be carried out in Spanish and relating to Spanish laws, we understand how overwhelming and even frightening that experience can be. With us in your corner, you will not only have highly qualified lawyers who will fight for your interests, but also experienced negotiators, who are backed by years of working as liaisons between UK nationals and Spanish authorities. We will make sure that you receive and understand all of the information provided by the court, and that the court understands and sees your point of view.
Experienced in courtrooms across the UK and Spain, we find that reaching an out of court settlement often provides a more satisfying and cost effective solution for our clients. Although our particular experience negotiating personal injury claims is that the majority of claims are better settled outside the courtroom, we have plenty of experience taking personal injury claims to full trial.
We cover all aspects of negotiating and litigating personal injury claims on both sides of the UK/Spain border. We can assist you with:
- Road accidents
- Medical negligence
- Interruption of the statutory period
- Professional negligence
- Fatal accidents and severe disabilities
- Poisoning and pollution
- Tripping and slipping cases
- Claims against local and central authorities
- Expert evidence reports
If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
