Hungarian Personal Injury Solicitors

Osbornes Law is a specialist personal injury law firm offering legal advice to Hungarian nationals and members of the Hungarian community in the UK. Our Hungarian-speaking solicitors can talk you through your claim in your own language, with no legal jargon and no upfront costs.

We operate on a No Win, No Fee basis. If your claim is unsuccessful, you will not pay for our legal work. Call to speak to a Hungarian solicitor: 07702 865068.

We also represent Hungarian clients in medical negligence claims.

Your Right to Claim as a Hungarian National in the UK

Being a Hungarian national does not limit your legal rights in England and Wales. If you were injured because of another person’s or organisation’s negligence, you have the same right to compensation as any British citizen.

English tort law — the branch of law governing personal injury compensation — is based on proving that a duty of care existed, that it was breached, and that the breach caused your injury. This differs from the Hungarian Polgári Törvénykönyv in several important respects. Most significantly, compensation levels in England and Wales for pain, suffering and loss of quality of life are typically far higher than those available through the Hungarian court system.

Our solicitors take the time to explain how this system works and what it means for your claim.

Personal Injury Claims We Handle for Hungarian Clients

Injuries at Work

Hungarians in the UK are employed across a broad range of sectors. Those working in hospitality, care, healthcare, construction or food production face a higher-than-average risk of injury. But injuries at work are not limited to physically demanding jobs — repetitive strain, falls on office premises and stress-related illness caused by employer negligence can all give rise to claims.

Employers in England and Wales are legally required to:

• Assess and manage risks in the workplace
• Provide safe equipment and adequate training
• Take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm

When they fail to do so, and you are injured, their employers’ liability insurer is responsible for compensating you. Making a claim will not cost your employer money from the business directly, and it will not affect your right to keep your job.

We handle Hungarian clients’ workplace claims including:

• Hospitality injuries — burns, slips, musculoskeletal injuries from long shifts
• Care and nursing home worker injuries, including back injuries from moving residents
• Factory and warehouse injuries, including machinery accidents and packing line incidents
• Construction site injuries, including fall from height and structural collapse
• Accidents involving catering, event management and cleaning work

Road Traffic Accidents Involving Hungarian Drivers and Passengers

Road traffic accident claims are among the most straightforward personal injury claims to pursue when liability is clear. If another driver caused a collision and you were injured — as a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian — you can claim against their insurer directly.

We take care of all communication with insurers. If the at-fault driver is uninsured, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau can still be held responsible for compensating you.

Public Place and Premises Liability Claims

Shops, restaurants, hotels, leisure centres and public spaces all carry a duty of care under the Occupiers’ Liability Act. When a business or council fails to maintain a safe environment and you are injured as a result, you have the right to claim.

Common claims we handle for Hungarian clients include:

• Slips on wet or contaminated floors in supermarkets and hospitality venues
• Trips on uneven or broken paving in public areas
• Falls caused by inadequate lighting or missing safety signs
• Injuries in rented properties caused by a landlord’s failure to maintain them properly

Serious and Life-Changing Injuries

We handle the full spectrum of serious personal injury claims, including brain injuries, spinal cord damage, amputations and complex fractures. These cases require specialist medical evidence and long-term case management — we have the experience and the resources to pursue them effectively.

What Compensation Covers

Personal injury compensation in England and Wales is structured as follows:

General damages address the non-financial impact of your injury:

• Physical pain and suffering
• Psychological harm, including depression, anxiety and PTSD
• Loss of enjoyment of hobbies, relationships and daily activities
• Reduced life expectancy in serious cases

Special damages cover your financial losses:

• Lost earnings, past and future
• Medical and therapy costs, including private treatment if NHS waiting lists are too long
• Travel to medical appointments
• Cost of care, including care provided by relatives
• Accommodation adaptations and specialist equipment

In cases where the injury is serious and long-lasting, the compensation may also account for future care costs and the impact on your pension and career prospects.

How the Claims Process Works

Step 1 — Initial consultation. A Hungarian-speaking solicitor discusses your accident, your injury and your circumstances. We advise whether you have a claim and what it may be worth.

Step 2 — Evidence and investigation. We gather accident reports, medical records, witness statements, CCTV footage and any other evidence that supports your claim.

Step 3 — Independent medical assessment. A medical expert examines you and prepares a report on the nature of your injuries, your prognosis and your future needs. This is essential for valuing the claim.

Step 4 — Notifying the defendant. We send a formal Letter of Claim to the person or organisation responsible, setting out the facts and the basis of your claim.

Step 5 — Negotiation. We negotiate on your behalf to achieve the best possible settlement. The majority of cases settle without going to court.

Step 6 — Court proceedings (if necessary). If the defendant refuses to accept responsibility or makes an unreasonable offer, we are prepared to take your case to court.

No Win, No Fee Agreements for Hungarian Clients

Our No Win, No Fee model — known formally as a Conditional Fee Agreement — works as follows:

• You pay nothing upfront
• If the claim is unsuccessful, you do not pay for our legal fees
• If the claim succeeds, a success fee (agreed before we start) is deducted from your compensation
• We can arrange After the Event (ATE) insurance to cover disbursements and the other side’s costs if the claim does not succeed

We discuss the funding model fully in your first consultation, in Hungarian if you prefer, before you make any decision.

Confirmed by Independent Legal Experts 

A glimpse of what leading directories such as Chambers UK and Legal 500 say about our Personal Injury lawyers:

“Osbornes has a well-regarded personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims, including fatalities and severe injuries regarding the brain and spinal cord.”

-Chambers UK

“This team is growing in profile all the time. The firm now has many of London’s leading personal injury solicitors.”

– Legal 500

“The team offers specialist expertise in cycling-related injury claims and regularly acts for foreign nationals.”

 – Chambers UK

“Osbornes fields a specialist personal injury team with standout expertise in catastrophic trauma, regularly securing multimillion-pound settlements in spinal, brain, and amputation cases.”

– Legal 500

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Frequently Asked Questions

How soon do I need to contact you after an accident? As soon as possible. The legal time limit is three years from the accident date, but evidence — including witness recollections, CCTV footage and accident records — deteriorates quickly. Contacting us early gives your claim the best possible start.

What if the accident happened at a workplace I no longer work at? You can still claim. The three-year time limit runs from the date of the accident, regardless of whether you still work for the same employer. We regularly handle claims where the claimant has since moved on.

I’m not sure who was responsible — can you still help? Yes. Identifying the right defendant is often part of what we do in the early stages of a claim. We investigate the circumstances to work out who was at fault and direct the claim accordingly.

What if my injury has got worse since the accident? We factor ongoing and deteriorating conditions into the valuation of your claim. This is why we commission an independent medical expert to assess not just your current condition but your likely prognosis.

Can family members claim if someone was killed in an accident? Yes. Under the Fatal Accidents Act, certain family members — including spouses, civil partners and financial dependants — can claim compensation following a fatal accident. Our solicitors handle these cases sensitively and with the care they deserve.