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An unexpected event can completely alter your life. Eva was en route to visit her daughter in London when she entered a crossing and was struck by a car. A prolonged treatment ensued, and despite Eva's courage, numerous health complications are likely to persist for the remainder of her life. How can lawyers assist in such circumstances?
Eva reached out to us through an organization that was temporarily aiding her in managing her challenging living situation. At the time, she had no income, relying solely on subsistence payments. We assisted her because we specialize in personal injury and have established connections with reputable colleagues abroad.
We engaged the services of the UK law firm Stewarts to assist us in this case. Attorneys Klára Dvořáková and Rebecca Huxford aided Eva in documenting her case, elucidating her options, and explaining the disparities between the Czech and British healthcare and social benefits reimbursement systems.
Within a few months, thanks to the seamless cooperation between the two law firms, an offer of compensation from the insurance company, totaling approximately seven million Czech crowns, was secured. The client accepted this settlement to avoid dealing with courts in the UK.
Subsequently, we assisted the client with related tax issues and enlisted the services of the tax consultancy firm Auditone, which facilitated the filing of a tax return. Compensation for loss of earnings is taxable, unlike most personal injury compensation.
"No one has done as much for me as you," Eva expressed.
The fact that we were able to aid Eva lends meaning to our work and brings us immense joy. We are delighted that, owing to our many years of active involvement in the international professional organization PEOPIL, we can collaborate on such cases.
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'No one has done as much for me as you,' Eva said.
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"A visit to her daughter in London turned Eva's life upside down when she says she stepped into a crossing on a green light but was hit by a car. Despite her remarkable bravery, she faced a long treatment due to fractures in her pelvis, and the associated limitations and pain are likely to persist for the rest of her life. Regular headaches and impaired concentration compound her challenges.
Eva contacted us through an organization temporarily helping her manage her difficult living situation. At that time, she was destitute, relying only on subsistence payments. We were able to assist her because we specialize in personal injury and have contacts with proven colleagues abroad.
We worked with Stewarts, a UK law firm, on this case. Attorneys Klára Dvořáková and Rebecca Huxford helped Eva with the documentation in her case, explaining her options and the differences between the Czech and British systems of healthcare and social benefits reimbursement. Within a few months, thanks to the professional cooperation between the two offices, an offer of compensation from the insurance company of approximately CZK seven million was achieved. The client accepted this settlement because she did not want to deal with courts in the United Kingdom.
Subsequently, we assisted the client with related tax issues and contacted Auditone, a tax consultancy firm, which arranged for the filing of a tax return. Compensation for lost income is taxable, unlike most personal injury compensation.
'No one has done as much for me as you,' Eva said.
The fact that we were able to help Eva gives our work meaning and brings us great joy. We are very happy that, thanks to our many years of active involvement in the international professional organization PEOPIL, we can cooperate on such cases."
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