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All You Need to Know About Personal Injury in Spain
Experiencing a personal injury is a distressing event, which can be considerably more upsetting if it happens abroad. There are different laws and parameters in place which can affect a personal injury case and its outcome that apply to different countries, which is why it is important to seek expert legal advice from a lawyer qualified in the country in which the accident occurred as soon as possible. If you experience personal injury in Spain, our Spanish lawyers (abogados) can assist.
In this guide, we will discuss everything you need to know about personal injury in Spain, including the benefits of working with personal injury lawyers, how to report personal injury in Spain, and what you should look for in a lawyer. We will also explore driving in Spain, claiming compensation and qualified potential legal costs involved.
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What are the benefits of working with personal injury lawyers in Spain?
There are various benefits to working with Spanish abogados. If you choose Spanish lawyers based in the UK, you can benefit from multilingual lawyers who won’t be caught out by the language barrier. Spanish lawyers will be fully knowledgeable in Spanish law, and communication can be improved through the thorough translation of documents. Spanish abogados will always working in your best interest, including our experienced team at Giambrone and Partners.
Find out more about the benefits of personal injury lawyers (Abogados) in Spain with our expert guide here.
How do you report personal injury in Spain?
Brexit has changed how British nationals can report personal injury in Spain. The Brussels Regime states that claims will follow the laws of the country in which the incident took place, regardless of the nationalities involved. When an accident occurs, you should contact the Spanish emergency services (112) as soon as possible. You should ask for copies of the relevant medical notes.
Following this, you should commission a Quantum report, which assesses the value of claim (the quantum) from initial injury to full recovery if that is possible. This includes the ongoing rehabilitation and care needs of the injured party, the loss of earnings, costs in repatriating the injured person. Also, whether the injured person’s needs will be “whole life” as well as drafting the letter of claim. Giambrone and Partners can assist with all of these steps.
Find out more about the process of reporting personal injury in Spain with our expert guide here.
What should you look for in a lawyer for an injury abroad claim?
There are various factors you should take into consideration before consulting a lawyer for an injury abroad claim. Compensation is determined on a points system, and evidence Spanish personal injury lawyer.
The qualities you should look for are lawyers with a multi-lingual and multi-jurisdictional capacity, as well experience in successfully solving personal injury cases.
Find out more about what to look for in an international personal injury lawyer with our expert guide here.
What should you know about driving in Spain?
As an EU citizen, you have the right to drive in Spain by using your own driving licence and registering with your local authority; for UK citizens, your own driving licence can be used for six months. After this time, you will need to apply for a Spanish licence. You must have valid motor insurance when driving in Spain, and always relevant documentation with you.
There are various different types of insurance in Spain; third party liability, third party fire and theft, and comprehensive. To drive in Spain, you need a driving licence, NIE number, Spanish address and Spanish bank account.
Find out more about driving liability in Spain with our expert guide here.
What should you know about making a personal injury claim for a broken hip?
In order to make a personal injury claim in Spain, you should make a note of the injuries sustained and treatment undertaken, as well as reports from medical professionals and any expenses made. You also may need a Quantum report. To claim for a broken hip in Spain, you will need to draft a letter of claim, and you may need to go through court proceedings. Giambrone and Partners can assist you through the process.
There is no set amount of compensation you can claim if you break your hip in Spain, and there is a limitation period for when you can make a claim.
Find out more about the process of claiming compensation for a broken hip in Spain with our expert guide here.
What should you know about claiming compensation in Spain
There are various different personal injury types that you can claim compensation for in Spain. These include accidents that occur on a Spanish package holiday, food poisoning and road traffic accidents. Compensation is calculated based on the degree of suffering, pain, recovery time, loss of income and financial impact. In order to claim compensation, you should take note of important details, note any expenses and contact Spanish personal injury lawyers.
Find out more about claiming personal injury and how compensation is calculated in Spain with our expert guide here.
What are the potential legal costs when making a personal injury claim in Spain?
As with any legal case, there are legal costs and fees you need to be aware of. These costs include court fees and legal fees that are incurred when instructing a Spanish lawyer (abogados). When making a personal injury claim in Spain, you should consider these costs and any time limitations.
Find out more about the legal costs for making a Spanish personal injury claim with our expert guide here.
Is there a limitation period for making a personal injury claim in Spain?
The limitation period in Spain for a personal injury is three years from when the incident took place, or when you became aware of your injuries, if the matter is to be dealt with in England and Wales jurisdiction and one year if in Spain. For accidents that occur on a package holiday it is likely to be three years. For independent holidays, this limitation period is lowered to one year, but is subject to change depending on the individual case.
Due to this short timeframe, you should seek legal advice as soon as possible.
Find out how long you have to make a personal injury claim in Spain with our expert guide here.
How do you make an injury claim when working abroad in Spain?
There are various types of accidents that can happen in the workplace when working abroad, including falls, road traffic collisions, accidents due to unsafe working environments, faulty work equipment and the lack of provision of safety training.
If you have had an accident abroad, there are steps you can take to ensure you get the outcome you need. You should collect as much evidence as possible, take contact details of any witnesses, take contact details of medical professionals that attend and also the police, instruct a lawyer qualified in Spain to draft a letter of claim, and you may have to undergo court proceedings. You should seek help from Spanish personal injury lawyers to help you process your claim. You may also require a Local Standards Report.
Find out more about making a claim when working abroad in Spain with our expert guide here.