Traffic accidents in Spain
A familiar scene. In low sun or poor visibility, the chance of a Traffic accident increases. Being involved in an accident is often one of the most stressful situations you can be in. It is therefore essential to know how to act appropriately. Below, we explain the steps to follow in the event of a […]
PERSONAL INJURY SEMINAR
Javier Florido and Lauren Sykes held a De Cotta Law seminar in Manchester this week providing important information on Spanish law and procedure in Personal Injury claims. The meeting was well attended by a number of lawyers who work with Holiday and Package Travel claims in the UK. Javier, who is an experienced litigator and […]
Personal Injury Claims in Spain
We frequently receive enquires at our offices regarding falls that our clients have suffered and the possibility of making a personal injury claim. Our answer is always the same: it depends where the fall has occurred. If the fall happened in a street or a public place, then the responsible party would be the corresponding […]
Accidents on holiday in Spain
If you are a UK resident and have had an accident in Spain whilst on holiday at a hotel, shopping centre, a supermarket or restaurant then you may be able to bring the claim in the UK. It is a different procedure if you have booked a package holiday from the UK as you will […]
Accidents Abroad Seminar
De Cotta Law contributed to a well received Seminar on Personal Injury claims in Europe recently. The event was held in Birmingham hosted by the law firm Lanyon Bowdler. Jon Sutton – the head of our Personal Injury department – spoke about the Spanish law and procedure having the advantage of working in both jurisdictions […]
Road Traffic Accidents and other Personal Injury Claims in Spain
The Accident If possible, make a note of the precise location of the accident, the details of all vehicles involved and the circumstances of the accident. Get names and contact details of any witnesses. If the injuries suffered require hospitalisation then on leaving hospital a discharge certificate should be obtained, which will set out the […]
PERSONAL INJURY – CASE STUDY – UK Claimant seriously injured in an accident at a hotel while on holiday in Spain
De Cotta Law has a highly effective Personal Injury division, providing legal services not only to foriegn residents, tourists and visitors to Spain, but also professional services to international law firms including UK solicitors. Here we publish an interesting case study from Stewarts Law, considered one of the UK's largest litigation only law firms, which […]
A Lesson in Social Graces – animated video about dangers of tailgating
The British Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) have published this amusing and very effective short, one minute animated cartoon, called ‘A Lesson in Social Graces’ to help convey the dangers of tailgating in the car. ‘A Lesson in Social Graces’ is part of APIL’s #backoff campaign to reduce whiplash injuries by educating motorists about […]
De Cotta Law wins a case against the Andalusian Health Service for medical neglicence
In this case, the patient was receiving chemotherapy treatment after successful oncology surgery. The chemotherapy drug that was administered intravenously, caused serious injuries to the patient’s arm, which have left a chronic condition. The Court ruled that while it is true the damage caused by the drug entering the arm, outside the vein, could be […]
Jon Sutton, Partner with Law Firm De Cotta Law on iTalk FM
Jon Sutton recently appeared on ‘5 o’clock with Richie Allen’ the afternoon show on the Costa del Sol’s iTalk FM radio station, talking about the legal matters that affect ex-pats and foreign residents living in Spain. Jon Sutton is an expert in legal issues that face foreigners in Spain, including Wills, Inheritance, and Personal Injury. […]
RTA AND OTHER INJURY CLAIMS IN SPAIN INFORMATION FOR UK LAWYERS
If you are acting for someone who has been involved in a road traffic accident then set out below is some general advice on the Spanish legal system from Jon Sutton of DE COTTA McKENNA Y SANTAFÉ. The accident There is no obligation on the police to visit the site of the accident unless […]
‘De Cotta, McKenna y Santafe to attend Malaga Bar Association’s (‘Colegio de Malaga’) legal conference on International Travel Personal Injury 18 – 20 March 2010
Jon Sutton, Myles Jackson & Francisco Javier Martín Martín of De Cotta, McKenna y Santafe will be attending this month´s Malaga Bar Association conference on Personal Injury. The De Cotta lawyers will be joining other acknowledged experts who will present subjects as varied as Rome II, a comparative view of the assessment of damages in Europe, package […]