Personal Injury Compensation Claims - Time Limits

• Published date: 15 February 2021
• Subject Matter: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration, Trials & Appeals & Compensation, Personal Injury
• Law Firm: Giambrone & Partners
• Author: Giambrone & Partners LLP

Italy has been an extremely popular destination for UK travellers for decades and post-Covid-19 it is hoped that normal service will resume. Whether travelling abroad for business or pleasure, the possible threat of personal injury is something that we all face. The risk of an accident is rarely something that is seriously considered unless an individual is embarking on a risky hobby or sport or their job involves an element of danger. However, an accident abroad can often be a difficult thing to manage, as it is very unusual for a person to plan for the possibility of an accident, other than to take out a standard travel insurance policy. Regardless of the form the injury takes, if you are injured due to the fault or negligence of a third party it is often exceptionally distressing and also may almost certainly be a financial burden in the immediate and long-term aftermath.

The manner in which a personal injury claim is processed in Italy, as opposed to the UK, is more or less identical; if you suffer a personal injury you should be compensated by the negligent party commensurate to the nature and severity of the injury. Compensation is payable for all aspects of the consequences of your injury, physical, psychological and financial.

In Italy, there are time limitations on claims and they are defined by various factors. If you suffered an accident last year or even the year before you may still be able to claim the compensation you are entitled to from the third party who caused the accident.

• Package holiday a claim must be made within three years of the accident

• Non-package holiday a claim can be made up to six years after the event
• If you are involved in a car you have two years to submit a claim.
• Illness or an injury that occurred on a privately...