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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 claim compensation for a whiplash injury suffered in France if I am British and the French driver has admitted liablilty? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-01-28 20:39

I suffered whiplash from a car accident in France. The French driver has accepted liability, can I submit an injury claim. I saw a doctor a couple of days after returning from France.

I live in France but can I insure my motorhome which I keep in France with a UK insurer? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-01-10 16:16

I live permanently in France and I insure my vehicles here normally, but I have a motor home which I only use to go on holiday normally out of France ie to Spain, the UK, Germany etc. Can I insure with a UK company and still have full cover? The the vehicle is always garaged off the public highway when not in use.

Injured by a car in Slovakia which ran into the back of mine causing whiplash: can I claim compensation in the UK? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-01-10 12:34

On Sunday 6th January at approximately 7.30 am I was involved in a motor accident in The Slovak Republic. I am a British citizen and was visiting Slovakia for two weeks (my wife is Slovak and is at present studying in Slovakia). My father in law was driving me to the airport in his car. The road conditions were icy. All of a sudden we had a bid impact from the back, we were hit by an Austrian car, pushed down the motorway and down the embankment and the car ended up on its side. Consequently, I was taken to hospital and had to spent three days in hospital so that all the relevant checks could be carried out. Luckily all the tests were negative. The only injury I have suffered is a whiplash injury and I now have to wear a collar. I am not allowed to fly back to Britain as yet. I have to see a doctor in a few days' time for a checkup. I also have to attend a police interview as a witness as they are pressing the charges against the Austrian driver. As you can imagine, this has caused a great inconvenience to me and my family. I am self-employed and I have probably lost my job as they could not keep it open for an unlimited period of time. My weekly wages average £650.

On-the-spot fine for having non-factory fitted auxiliary lights on car in Cyprus... — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-11-02 09:32

A friend has recently suffered an on the spot fine from the police here in Cyprus for the 'crime' of having a vehicle with illegal spotlights. Apparently he was told that unless the auxiliary lamps were fitted to the vehicle when it was new then they are illegal. Could someone qualify this point for me please. Any information given would not be used to try to seek redress, I am simply concerned about additional lamps on my own vehicle.

What is the Law for needing/having sidefacing seatbelts on a motorhome in France? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-10-22 16:47

What is the Law for needing/having side facing seatbelts on a motorhome in France?

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?

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?

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 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?

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?

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?

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?

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.

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?

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?

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

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

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.

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.