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Call Irwin Mitchell Solicitors now on 0870 024 0560 or complete the claim form to register your claim.

One of our trained staff will call you back as soon as possible for a free initial consultation to discuss your case in more detail and advise you further. If you have a case, we assign our best staff with the expertise to handle your claim.

We will investigate and build evidence to back up your case. We may in some cases obtain the opinion of a lawyer practicing in the country where your accident occurred for further advice.

Once we have all the relevant information, we will send a letter of claim to the Defendant and then correspond with their representatives. We will keep in touch with you throughout, so you’re always informed.

Finally, with your approval, we arrive at the best compensation settlement possible.

Road Traffic Accident in Portugal

Published date: 07 Aug 2007

£140,000 for passenger following RTA in Portugal

Our client (aged in her 80’s at the time of the accident) was a passenger in a car being driven in Portugal by her husband.  While traveling back from their home there, the driver lost control of the vehicle which came off the road and turned over.  On impact the door of the vehicle opened and our client’s arm was dragged along the road.  She sustained a serious injury to her left arm which subsequently had to be amputated. Our client also suffered other injuries including psychological injuries.

Portugal Road Traffic Accident (RTA)

As the driver of the vehicle was domiciled in England, the claim could be brought in the jurisdiction of England and Wales.  This was significant as we were able to obtain English levels of damages for our client and these were significantly higher than would have been awarded by the Portuguese courts.

Irwin Mitchell proceeded with a claim on behalf of our client against the insurers of the driver who settled out of court.

Our client recovered £140,000 in damages for injury and consequent financial loss and expenses.

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Thank you for all your help and guidance over the last 4 years with our travel claim! We cannot believe that we have finally received settlement. We won’t hesitate to recommend you to others should the need arise. 

Neil and James, Bristol