Americans Injured Abroad Law

Americans Injured Abroad Law Pittsburgh, PA

Americans-Injured-Abroad-LawWorker’s compensation generally follows an American worker abroad when working for a company’s global operations. However, some companies permit an employee to sue and employer for injuries which occur at work. It is therefore incumbent upon the employer to research local legal customs. It cases where employees have the right to sue, it is a good practice for the company to secure liability insurance.

There are cases where Americans employed abroad may need legal assistance in contractual disputes; there are also situations where an American on vacation suffers an injury because of negligence or inadequate supervision of a resort property. It is necessary to secure an attorney who is experienced with the legal systems of other countries if you are to pursue a claim in a foreign country.

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