Personal Injury
Public Liability Overseas Compensation
Have you been injured whilst travelling overseas? Our specialised and experienced team of personal injury lawyers will fight for the compensation you deserve.
Stacks Goudkamp Services
Travel Accident Injury Compensation
Getting injured overseas is a terrible experience – which is exactly the opposite of what your holiday was meant to be. Unfortunately, we have had many clients over the years who have been injured in public liability accidents overseas, which has ruined their holiday and left them not knowing where to turn. The good news is that we are here to help.
Injured Overseas? Let Us Give You Emergency Advice
Regardless of how serious your injury may be, there are some key steps that you should take before returning to Australia. These include reporting the accident to the relevant authorities, obtaining the names and contact details of witnesses and bringing home copies of your foreign hospital records.
We can advise you by email or over the telephone whilst you are abroad and give you a check list of what you should do before returning to Australia.
About Our Services for Public Liability Abroad
If you have sustained an injury overseas, our personal injury travel accident lawyers are experts in bringing claims for Australians who have been injured in various public liability accidents.
Some examples of public liability abroad that we have assisted clients with include:
• Slip and falls in resort, hotels and accommodation
• Accidents in bars and nightclubs
• Balcony injury compensation
• Water sports accidents
• Boating accidents
We have successfully represented clients injured in public liability claims in Fiji, Indonesia, Pacific Islands, Europe, Indonesia the USA and many more countries.
Find Out More – Personal Injury claim in Australia or Overseas?
Some of our injured clients have the option to bring the compensation claim in Australia or the foreign country where the accident occurred. Our travel accident lawyers will advise you on the advantages and disadvantages of the options available to you and guide you through the legal process with whichever option you chose.
If you were injured in a public liability accident overseas, contact our friendly team of experts to see if you have a personal injury claim
It is hard to put five years into one letter of how thankful I am to have had you by my side. You have been my rock in this very difficult time. You have been so understanding, compassionate, and professional. Karina, you have been so driven to making sure my injury wouldn’t affect my entire life and determined to get the best outcome for me and my family.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Public Liability Overseas Compensation
A public liability compensation claim overseas refers to the process where an individual claims compensation for injuries sustained whilst travelling in a foreign country due in an accident. This claim can be related to various incidents, including slips, trips, or falls in public places or on private properties, injuries at recreational facilities or boating accidents.
The process for claiming public liability compensation overseas can change significantly from your home country due to variations in local laws, regulations, and legal processes. There is public liability claim time limits for making a claim for compensation. It’s essential to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer for advice.
Yes, in many cases, you can make a claim even if you’ve returned to your home country. However, you should contact an expert personal injury lawyer for advice as soon as possible as there can be strict public liability claim time limits.
The amount of compensation you can expect depend on the country’s laws and regulations, the nature and severity of your injuries, your age and the circumstances of the accident. Generally, compensation might cover medical expenses, loss of earnings and pain and suffering. You should consult with a personal injury lawyer for advice.
MEET THE TEAM
Tom Goudkamp OAM
Julia Camus
Emily Yap
WHAT COMPENSATION AM I ENTITLED TO?
If you have been injured in a car accident, it can have devastating impacts on your life and finances. You may be able to initially receive compensation through at least the payment of your medical expenses and wages.
You may also be entitled to receive compensation for the following:
The amount of compensation you will receive depends on many factors. These include:
- The types of injuries you have suffered
- The severity of your injuries
- Your age
- Your work situation
- Your home situation
- Your need for medical treatment
- Your overall expenses
Such as:
The Stacks Goudkamp way
We are dedicated and the leading No Win, No Fee personal injury lawyers in NSW. For over 40 years, Stacks Goudkamp has been helping injured Australians to receive the compensation they need and deserve.
We are dedicated and the leading No Win, No Fee personal injury lawyers in NSW. For
over 40 years, Stacks Goudkamp has been helping injured Australians to receive the
compensation they need and deserve.
Reach Out
Call or Email us to start the process and to receive expert legal advice for personal injury or compensation claims. Seek the professional support you deserve on (02) 4058 2715 or enquire online through our website.
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We are just a call or email away. Do not struggle with complex personal injury claims processes and in dealing with insurance companies on your own. We are here to listen and to help you to get the compensation you deserve.
Free Initial Consultation
We will not charge you for a comprehensive initial consultation where we will listen to your needs and provide you with free detailed advice. Compassion is what drives us. You can be sure that your questions will be answered.
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Here, we will explain the next steps and what it takes to achieve the best possible outcome.
No Win, No Fee
We will not require you to pay our legal fees, or any expenses (disbursements), unless we win your personal injury claim i.e you receive compensation. We know that being injured can result in terrible financial pressures.
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We pride ourselves on giving every injured Australian the peace of mind that we will look after them by acting on a no win no fee basis for their compensation claims.
CONTACT US
Contact your local team for a free consultation to find out if you are eligible for compensation
I could write a book as to how the last 4 years would have been different if not for Tom and his team.
The support, assistance, advice from the first conversation till even after the settlement was second to none from the team at Stacks Goudkamp.
Four years on and after many downs, my children and I have our lives back.
We are unable to THANK YOU enough, but know that you have changed our lives for the better in so many ways since the accident.
