Road Traffic Accident in Spain

if you have had an accident in Spain, GB Abogados´ experienced road traffic accident lawyers are focused on achieving the best outcome for our clients. 

We understand that suffering a road traffic accident or injury causes significant distress and disruption. This is escalated further when the incident happens in another country.

You may have suffered a life changing injury or illness.

A claim is the legal process of gaining compensation for an accident where someone else is to blame.

A claim covers, not only compensation for your injuries or illness, but also potential loss of earnings, medical treatment and other relevant costs.

Our bi-lingual road traffic accident team provide clients with support and guidance throughout the entire process of claiming compensation.

GB Abogados are able to assist in a wide variety of circumstances. 

Some of the most common types of accident are:

Car Accident Claims

Car accidents are a very common type of road traffic accident.  An accident can occur when a car hits another vehicle, object or pedestrian.

Obviously every accident has different circumstances and are caused for a different reason, examples could be:

  • Reckless driving
  • Drink driving
  • Driving under the influence of drugs
  • Poor visibility
  • Objects in the road
  • Bad weather
  • Poor condition of road

Passenger Claims

Accidents do not just affect the driver, if you were the passenger in a vehicle which had an accident you may be entitled to claim.

Passengers have the same right to claim as the driver.

GB Abogados understand that suffering an injury is both distressful and expensive. An accident can lead to time off work, an extended stay in Spain, expensive medical treatment and numerous other costs.

Motorcycle Accident Claims

If you have experienced an accident on a motorbike or scooter in Spain, we can assist you with claiming compensation.

Accidents involving motorbikes often lead to serious and life-changing injuries. Contact us today to discuss your case under no-obligation.

Bicycle Accident Claims

Cycling holidays are increasingly popular in Spain. Unfortunately accidents involving cyclists are very common.

The injuries sustained can be very serious.

GB Abogados can help you claim compensation if you have suffered a cycling accident that was not your fault.

Pedestrian Accident Claims

If you have been hit by a vehicle in Spain as a pedestrian, GB Abogados can help you gain compensation for your injuries.

Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation.

Fatal Road Accidents

The loss of a loved one following a road traffic accident is an extremely upsetting experience. It can be even more complicated and stressful if the incident occurred in another country.

Our bi-lingual team of lawyers can help you through this distressing time.

Public Transport

If you have suffered an injury through no fault of your own whilst travelling on public transport in Spain, we can assist you gain compensation for your injuries.

Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation.

Important steps to follow

In order to give yourself the best possible chance of making a successful claim, it is important to ensure that you follow certain steps.

Briefly, it is important to;

  • Report the accident as soon as possible
  • Take photographs if possible
  • Receive medical attention
  • Keep all documents related in any way to your accident
  • If there are witnesses make sure you have their details
  • Keep all receipts for expenses
  • Write an account of what happened while it is fresh in your mind

How we can help you

If you have suffered an accident while travelling, visiting friends in Spain, whilst staying in your holiday home or working in Spain, we can assist you.

GB Abogados will review your circumstances and assess the accident that you have suffered and eligibility to claim compensation in Spain.

We offer no-obligation consultations with our bi-lingual team of road traffic accident specialists. 

Contact us today to see how we can help you.

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