We can help you claim
compensation following an accident
illness or injury - nationwide
Call: 0800 10 757 95
It is not only if you suffer a holiday accident that you might need medical treatment while abroad. In fact, with long waiting-lists and the prohibitive cost of private treatment in the UK, an increasing number of people in the UK are choosing to take the route of so-called medical tourism.
Hip replacements, knee replacements, gender reassignments, orthodontic work, infertility treatments and cosmetic surgery are just some of the many procedures people in the UK are opting to have done abroad, in countries as various as India, Belgium, France, Hungary, Turkey, China, Spain and Tunisia.
However, there are a number of complicating factors associated with medical tourism that might, on closer inspection, make it a less attractive option than initially thought.
One aspect of this is the issue of continuing care. The success of many treatments, operations and procedures depends heavily on ongoing treatment and assessment. The vast geographical distance between the UK and most medical tourism destinations makes it very difficult and costly for patients to ensure they receive an appropriate level of aftercare.
The standard and hygiene of care can also be a worry and considering the level of accreditation held by an overseas practitioner can be a minefield, particularly when language difficulties are accounted for.
It can also be traumatic undergoing surgery or treatment in an unfamiliar place that is so far away from the support network that would be provided at home by family and friends.
The issue of negligence compensation can also be much more complex than in other forms of holiday accident claim. This is partly because of difficulties inherent in dealing with foreign definitions of liability.
Holiday accident compensation lawyers
If you have suffered injury while abroad and believe that it is attributable to the actions or omissions of another party, you may be able to claim compensation.
We are a specialist 100 percent compensation provider - we never take any cuts - and only ever appoint no win, no fee solicitors from firms governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
We are committed to a clear and transparent claims process. This means that we avoid jargon, communicate in plain English and ensure that you are aware of every possible cost associated with your claim.
In fact, most of the personal injury litigation services we offer are completely cost free to the client. This means that we are able to insulate claimants from all possible costs, fees and disbursements (with the exception of claims involving cases of medical negligence, where some costs are usually unavoidable).
If you would like to discuss the details of your case and discover whether you are eligible to make a cost free holiday accident claim with us, simply echat, complete online claim form, or speak with an advisor now, on 0800 10 757 95.
