Holidays should be relaxing and enjoyable and create happy memories. When something goes wrong however, everything can be ruined.
When injuries or accidents do occur abroad, you can face even greater difficulties than when at home due to language difficulties, increased costs, limited access to medical services and unavoidable changes to schedules.
If you have suffered as a result of an incident whilst on holiday, our team can talk you through the steps to recover your additional costs, support your medical needs and seek compensation from the parties at fault.
Types of Accidents & Illness Abroad Claims include:
Should the unthinkable happen and you become injured as a result of a violent crime our team can offer the advice and support you need to overcome the emotional and financial losses you may face.
Types of Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Claims include:
All manufacturers are obliged to protect their customers from injury through use of their goods. If you or a loved one is hurt as a result of a faulty product, you can claim for compensation for the impact this has had to your life..
Types of Defective Product Claims include:
Unfortunately, food poisoning is increasingly common these days. Often food poisoning presents only mild symptoms. However sometimes it can be much more serious and can even lead to fatalities in some cases.
Food poisoning normally happens when food or drink we consume is infected with bacteria, parasites, viruses or chemicals (including pesticides).
Our team of lawyers specialise in working with those suffering from food poisoning claims. Ensuring you receive the appropriate level of compensation to support your ongoing healthcare needs.
Types of Food Poisoning Claims include:
Long-term healthcare needs become of paramount importance when you or a loved one suffers a serious injury to the head, neck or spinal column.
You could be entitled to financial compensation if these injuries were suffered as a result of the action of others. Our team of solicitors specialise in working with those affected by head and neck injuries. Ensuring you receive the appropriate level of compensation to support your ongoing healthcare needs.
Types of Head, Spinal Cord & Other Serious Injury Claims include:
When seeking the advice of medical professionals, you are reliant upon their judgements, actions and treatment to ensure your health and wellbeing.
Where their service is below standard, resulting in injury to you or a love one, our legal advisers can challenge this and seek compensation for the loss you have incurred as a result.
Armstrong James have particular experience in this area and, in collaboration with our clients, have succeeded in claims against hospitals, health practitioners and Trusts; contributing towards improved safety procedures as a result.
Types of Medical Negligence Claims include:
Members of The Armed Services - army, navy, air force and other emergency services, sometimes suffer injuries on duty. This can often result in financial and emotional loss and difficulties.
Our team understand this. We talk you through the process and identify your chances of succeeding in seeking compensation for any injuries.
Types of Military Claims include:
No one deserves to suffer at the hands of others. Unfortunately, incidents of abuse towards children, vulnerable adults and the elderly are increasing each year. The NSPCC states that one in four children are maltreated and abused in the UK and there are now almost 50,000 children on the child protection register. Kings College London found that over 225,000 elderly people have reported that they have experienced abuse. This includes neglect, financial abuse, physical and sexual abuse.
These situations can be extremely difficult for all involved. Our team have experience in working on behalf of neglect, abuse and criminal injury victims. Our lawyers act with the utmost of sensitivity and handle your case confidentially and efficiently.
Types of Neglect, Abuse & Criminal Injury Claims include:
With 33 million motorists on UK roads everyday, accidents will occur. Injuries sustained can cause significant loss and become emotionally draining for all parties.
Where you or a loved one has suffered as a result of a Road Traffic Accident which wasn't your fault, you can seek financial compensation to cover any losses and pay for your future healthcare needs.
Types of Road Traffic Accident Claims include:
We all lead busy lives, often rushing from one appointment, meeting or social function to the next. Were an accident to occur on the way to the library, whilst buying milk or on entering the cinema, you have a right to question the parties involved in maintaining the facilities.
Councils, shop owners and facility operators have a duty of care to you. If you suffer an injury as a result of their negligent behaviour, poor maintenance or signage, you can seek compensation to pay for the medical support required to treat your injury.
Types of Slip and Trip Claims include:
Whether you're competing internationally or merely participating in organised sport with friends, you should, at all times, be safe from harm. Every sports facility operator, sports instructor and personal trainer has a duty of care to protect from harm anyone using their facilities or services.
If you are injured as a result of negligent behaviour, sub-standard procedures or faulty equipment, you have a right to seek justice to put right any losses that you have incurred.
Types of Sports Accidents include:
Your employer has a duty of care to ensure your safety whilst undertaking work based activities either on or off their premises. All employers should ensure you have the correct equipment, training and support in order for you to carry out your duties safely and effectively.
If your employer falls short of their obligations and do not provide a safe environment for you to work in, the injuries suffered can result in successful claims.
Types of Work Injuries & Illness Claims include: