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What defines who is a UK resident? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-09-28 15:34

What is my domicile?

If I am British and live abroad can I be a UK resident? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-09-28 15:31

Residency if you live outside the United Kingdom

If I am a foreign national living in Britain can I be a UK resident? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-09-28 15:01

Foreign nationals with UK domicile

Under what legislation is the claim undertaken? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-09-28 15:00

bringing a claim for compensation in the UK for an injury in a road accident received abroad

Who will be bringing my claim? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-09-28 14:58

Which UK solicitor will be bringing my claim?

Is it totally free? How does no-win-no-fee work? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-09-30 20:35

For all personal injury cases the service is totally free with 100% of your compensation claim paid to you and no charges or fees, win or lose.

Under which jurisdiction will my claim be brought? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-09-28 15:39

All Europe jurisdiction for the UK courts for road accident claimants domiciled in the UK.

What happens if the third party is not insured or they refuse to pay up? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-09-28 15:44

Using the insurer of last resort: the Motor Insurers' Bureau

How long will it take to process my claim? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-09-28 15:57

Dealing with your claim promptly and efficiently

Why should I bring the claim in the UK rather than the country where the accident happened? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-09-28 16:22

What are the advantages of bringing my compensation claim in the UK?

UK couple run into by uninsured driver in Slovakia: can we claim? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-10-10 12:56

We were driving through Slovakia when another vehicle pulled alongside to overtake but then observed that there was another car coming in the opposite direction and slammed into the side of us, Both my husband and I suffered injuries but it turns out the other car was uninsured. We have now flown home but the car is still in Slovakia and the garage refuse to commence repairs without a guarantee of payment. For stupid reasons of false economy we were only third party insured. Is there anything you can do for us?

Italian working in London had a road accident resulting in injury on holiday in Italy: what is the best location to bring a compensation claim? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-10-10 13:03

I am an Italian working for an American bank in London. I pay tax in the UK. Recently on holiday back in Italy I was involved in an accident where a car ran into me from behind. Both my wife and I suffered (and continue to suffer) whiplash injuries. Can you advise whether as UK taxpayers we would be able to claim compensation for our injuries in the UK even though we are Italian nationals as I understand the compensation payouts are higher here.

Northern Ireland driver has accident in the Irish Republic: can he be compelled to use the Irish Republic's Personal Injuries Assessment Board — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-10-10 13:22

I am from Northern Ireland and was involved in a head on crash with another car on a narrow lane during a recent trip across the border in the Irish Republic. The guards who attended the scene measured up and said the other man had been speeding whereas my skidmarks showed I had not. The man's insurers in the Irish Republic have conceded liability but are insisting the claim is processed through the Personal Injuries Assessment Board in the Irish Republic and won't speak to my solicitor. Is it true I can now bring the claim with you in Northern Ireland or elsewhere in the UK?

Accident in Germany leaves English national with whiplash and undriveable car: can she obtain a replacement vehicle? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-10-10 13:25

My (English) daughter was driving her car in Germany yesterday and had a collision which the police say was the other person's fault. She feels a little whoozie but seems otherwise uninjured but the car is badly damaged. Can you deal with the repair either in Germany or sort out getting the vehicle home? Is a replacement car available? If so does she leave it there and travel back by public transport or can she bring the car back here?

What is the minimum damage claim for an accident taking place in Europe that can economically be brought back in the UK? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-10-10 14:07

What is the minimum damage claim that can economically be handled in the UK?

British national pays tax in Portugal: is he of UK domicile and can he claim compensation in the UK? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-03-14 17:30

I am a British national living on the Algarve and running a business here. Recently my car was struck by a passing vehicle while parked at Faro Airport. Am I able to claim for my damage and an injury in the UK even though I pay tax in Portugal as I know that compensation claims are generally higher in Britain?

Can I only make a claim in the UK for an accident in Europe if there was an injury? What if only my car was damaged? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-10-14 10:29

Can I only make a claim if there was an injury. What if only my car was damaged?

Overseas national has a road accident in the UK: what are the advantages of bringing the claim in Britain? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-10-14 10:38

I am an overseas national and while travelling in the UK recently a car ran into the back of me at a traffic lights causing whiplash. Are you able to deal with claims in the UK for foreign nationals or do you only deal with British people travelling in Europe?

Can I claim in the UK for an accident when my parked car was hit outside my home in Spain? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-10-14 10:47

My wife and I are British and retired to Spain. Recently our little car was hit by another car outside our apartment. The other driver left his details but can we bring a claim in the UK even if we live in Spain now?

Backpacker injured in a road accident in the Czech Republic: can she claim compensation in the UK? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-10-14 10:57

My daughter was backpacking in the Czech Republic recently when she was given a lift by a young Czech student. The car was involved in an accident which we believe may have been caused by the young man concerned. Is it possible she can claim for her injuries and if so can the claim be brought in the UK or will it need to be undertaken in the Czech Republic as she was not driving?