Claiming after a road traffic accident abroad
Most of us now enjoy foreign holidays, with many of us hiring cars or motorbikes or enjoying coach tours. Unfortunately, this does mean that more and more of us are suffering as a result of road traffic accidents abroad.
Road traffic accidents that happen abroad bring a unique set of complications and require particular expertise. Ashton Morton Slack's solicitors have the expertise and experience to help you. The legal rules and regulations surrounding road traffic accidents differ depending upon where the accident took place and there are the obvious language and cultural differences.
Ashton Morton Slack's team of expert solicitors deal with claims for compensation on behalf of people involved in road traffic accidents throughout the world. Time limits for claiming differ, the evidence required may need to be put in a different style and if court proceedings are required then of course a foreign lawyer will be needed to represent you at the hearing. Ashton Morton Slack can deal with all of these issues for you.
To find out more about how we can help you if you are involved in an accident abroad call our team of solicitors in Sheffield on 0870 609 3623 and talk to one of our experts.
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"Our client was involved in a road traffic accident with an agricultural vehicle on a narrow country lane. His vehicle sustained extensive damage and was subsequently written off. He also sustained a whiplash injury to his neck and back.
He instructed Ashton Morton Slack to pursue a claim against the other party, but when we wrote to the other drivers insurers they refused to accept any responsibility for the accident. There were no witnesses to the accident and after several months of negotiation we were still at loggerheads.
I decided to send a letter of complaint to them highlighting some minor discrepancies in their version of events. I also pointed out that their general lack of co-operation was only going to result in the matter proceeding to court when it was capable of being settled amicably. I expected them to only concede some of the liability for the incident. However, they reviewed their file and decided their driver was 100% at fault."
James Middleton-Taylor
Litigation Executive – Road Traffic Accident Team