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Car accident abroad - holiday and overseas accident claims

Car accident abroad? We'll bring your claim home.

Every day, we help hundreds of people across the UK claim the compensation they deserve after a car accident abroad.

No Win, No Fee1
50,000+ customers helped2
£100m+ recovered each year3

50k+2

Customers helped

£100m+3

Recovered per year

4.9/5

Trustpilot rating

10+

Years of experience

Real reviews

What our clients say

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Common injuries

Injury types we can help with

Car accidents abroad can cause serious injuries. Whether you need whiplash injury claims support or help with complex fractures, we've handled it all.

Important information

1 If your claim succeeds, a success fee of 42% incl. VAT will be charged. If you cancel after the 14-day cancellation period, a cancellation fee may apply.

2 Cumulative customers helped, based on Claimsline records.

3 Aggregate annual compensation recovered by our solicitor panel. Individual outcomes vary.

Claimsline Group Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in respect of regulated claims management activities (FRN 831196).

Claimsline Group Ltd is a claims management company and receives a referral fee for introducing customers to a solicitor. Any solicitor we recommend you to is an independent professional from whom you will receive impartial and confidential guidance. You are free to choose another solicitor.

You are not required to use a claims management company to make a personal injury claim. It is possible to present the claim yourself for free, either directly to the person you wish to claim against, or through an authorised person such as a solicitor.

Every car accident abroad is different. Your injuries, recovery and lost earnings all factor in.

How much compensation can you get?

Find out what you're owed

Minor whiplash injury

Range £2,300 – £7,410

Minor head or brain injury

Range £2,070 – £11,980

Fractured collarbone

Range £4,830 – £11,980

Back injury (lasting)

Range £11,730 – £26,050

Knee injury (serious)

Range £14,840 – £46,980

Hip or pelvis fracture

Range £3,710 – £24,950

Scarring (facial)

Range £3,710 – £27,940

PTSD (moderate)

Range £3,710 – £7,680

Based on Judicial College Guidelines (17th edition, 2024). You can also claim for medical bills, lost earnings, ruined holiday costs and travel expenses.

Making a claim shouldn't feel like another battle.

Three steps to your holiday accident compensation

Start your claim

Tell us what happened.

Call or fill in the form. Takes two minutes
We listen to your story
Get clear next steps on the spot

We handle everything.

Dedicated Claims Manager assigned to you
Evidence gathered, insurers dealt with
You focus on getting better

Get your compensation.

Medical costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering
Every penny you're owed, nothing overlooked
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Common causes

What causes most car accidents abroad?

Unfamiliar roads, different rules, and reckless local drivers make car accidents abroad far more common than you'd think.

Speeding Car

Reckless local drivers

Aggressive driving, speeding abroad

Steering Wheel

Driving on the wrong side

Adjusting to left or right-hand driving

Car Rental

Unfamiliar rental vehicles

Poorly maintained hire cars

Globe

Different traffic laws

Unfamiliar road signs and rules

Sun

Sun glare & fatigue

Heat, tiredness from long journeys

Road

Poor road conditions

Unlit roads, missing barriers abroad

If you've been hurt in a car accident abroad that wasn't your fault, you deserve compensation. We fight for every penny you're owed, wherever it happened.

Start your car accident abroad claim

Fill in a few details and we'll call you back within minutes. Clear next steps, no obligation, completely confidential.

No Win, No Fee¹ terms
Proven results for thousands of clients
One dedicated Claims Manager throughout
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No Win, No Fee¹ — a success fee of 42% incl. VAT will be charged for a successful claim. If you cancel after the 14-day cancellation period, you may be required to pay a cancellation fee.

Common questions

Car accident abroad FAQ

Everything you need to know about making a holiday accident claim. Can't find your answer? Call us on 0333 006 8282.

Yes, you absolutely can claim compensation for a car accident abroad, even from the UK. EU law protects you with the Motor Insurance Directives, which means foreign insurers must have UK representatives to handle your claim. As a tourist, you're vulnerable to unfamiliar roads, different driving laws, and language barriers.

We see holidaymakers struggling with medical bills in foreign currencies, lost earnings, and ruined trips. None of that should be your burden to bear alone. Call us on 0333 006 8282. It's No Win, No Fee¹.

Yes, you can still claim compensation for accidents outside the EU, though the process may differ. We handle claims from destinations worldwide. Your dedicated Claims Manager will navigate the specific legal requirements for whatever country your accident happened in. Call us on 0333 006 8282 and we'll talk you through the next step.

Compensation depends on your injuries and circumstances. Whiplash injuries typically range from £2,300-£7,410, while serious fractures can be worth significantly more. You can also claim for medical bills paid abroad, lost earnings, ruined holiday costs, and travel expenses on top of injury compensation.

The European Accident Statement (Constat Amiable) is just their standard way of exchanging details, it's not a confession or waiver. It's completely safe to fill out and won't harm your accident abroad compensation claim. We handle these international forms all the time.

You will not be left to work it out alone. We'll explain what happens next, keep things clear and connect eligible cases with the right working partners. No call centres, no repeating your story multiple times.

Time limits vary by country, some give you less than the UK's three-year rule, others give you more. Don't risk missing the deadline by waiting. We'll check the exact time limits for your specific case and get everything moving immediately.

Road accidents are one of the leading causes of injury for British tourists abroad. The Foreign Office handles thousands of cases involving UK nationals in road traffic accidents overseas each year.

Different driving conditions, unfamiliar roads, and driving on the opposite side all contribute to the higher risk. If you've been injured abroad, you deserve proper compensation.

Why Claimsline

Why trust Claimsline with your holiday accident claim?

Claims Manager

One dedicated Claims Manager

From day one. They know your case inside out. No repeating your story to multiple different people.

Proven track record

Proven track record

Our solicitor panel is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Over a decade of getting people the compensation they deserve.

Trustpilot rating

4.9/5 on Trustpilot

Thousands of reviews. 50,000+ customers helped. Over a decade of experience getting people what they deserve.

No Win, No Fee¹ icon

No Win, No Fee¹

You pay absolutely nothing upfront. We only get paid when you do. The financial risk sits with us.

Decades of experience

Decades of experience

We help hundreds of people throughout the UK each day. Our working partners recover over £100 million in compensation each year.

Solicitor connection

Same-day solicitor connection

Most of the time, we can connect you with a specialist holiday accident solicitor on the same call.

Every day, we help hundreds of people across the UK claim the compensation they deserve after a car accident abroad.

Don't let someone else's reckless driving abroad cost you thousands. We fight for every penny you're owed, and there are no upfront costs*.

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