Terrorist attacks are one of the most frightening and traumatic experiences someone can go through. The consequences are devastating for those directly affected and their loved ones. If you've been injured or have lost a loved one in a hijacking or terrorist attack abroad, you could be able to claim compensation.
Our specialist personal injury lawyers have a huge amount of experience in this area, and have represented injured people and bereaved families following a number of international incidents, including:
- The 9/11 World Trade Centre attacks
- The bombing of Pan America flight 103 above Lockerbie
- The 7/7 London bombings
- The IRA bombing of the Arndale Centre in Manchester
- The hijacking of British tourists on a tour bus in India
- The Sousse beach incident in Tunisia.
If you've been injured or lost a loved one in a terrorist attack or hijacking abroad, then our lawyers could be able to help you claim compensation. Contact us to arrange a free initial consultation with one of our legal experts.
Terrorist attacks are complicated, tragic events, often with a lot of parties involved. It helps to have an expert on your side – to guide you through the process, and make sure you receive the settlement you're entitled to, as well as the care you need.
Acts of terrorism generally include:
- Hijacking
- Bombing
- Shootings
- Kidnappings.
Why choose Irwin Mitchell to handle your terrorism abroad claim?
Our lawyers are committed to handling terrorism abroad claims with compassion and sensitivity. We put the wellbeing of our clients and their families first in every sense. We’ve the largest and most successful international personal injury team in the UK, with specialists in physical and psychological injury claims following hijackings and terrorist attacks.
Several of our international personal injury solicitors are recognised as leading experts in their field. Our team has secured record-level amounts of compensation for our clients.
We’ve excellent relationships with legal experts and partners all over the world. So, whichever country the terrorist incident happened in, we’ll be able to make sure you’re properly represented by a lawyer with expert legal knowledge.
Aside from our legal expertise, we’ll also make sure you’re fully supported in other areas. You’ll get the help you need, whether this is financial, medical, or emotional, thanks to our Support and Rehabilitation Coordinators. As trained clinical specialists, they’ll assess the help you need and make sure you get it.
We’re proud to support many different charities and support groups all over the UK, meaning we’ll get you help that’s local. These include:
- Day One
- Widowed & Young
- Back Up Trust
- Royal London Hospital
- Brain & Spine Foundation
- Headway.
Our Asset Management team are also on hand once your claim has been settled. This team of financial experts can give you tailored advice on how you can make your compensation last for the rest of your life.
We also have an in-house team of Welfare Benefits Advisors, who’ll make sure you’re aware of all the benefits you could be entitled to claim, and help you to get them. We can stop your compensation from being factored into your benefit entitlement by setting up a personal injury trust for you.
We’re able to visit you at home or in hospital or arrange video and phone calls if these are easier for you. We also have offices located across the UK, so you can visit us for a comfortable and confidential conversation with your solicitor if you wish.
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