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  1. #1
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    Default Sued from Abroad

    Hello....first time poster so be gentle please!! Just a brief outline of my predicament.
    My son and I were on holiday abroad in Barbados and were involved in a jet ski accident with a speed boat. Thankfully we survived and returned home to the UK and put the whole episode behind us.

    The jet ski owner has since written to me asking for compensation for damage to her jet ski as she does not wish to claim on her insurance as her excess is too high and premiums will go up and for the loss of business while her jet ski was in the shop being repaired. Also according to her, her insurance company says the accident was my fault so she cannot claim against the speedboat which in my opinion is totally wrong.

    Question: Can she sue me in the UK from Barbados even though the incident took place in Barbados??

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    Default Re: Sued from Abroad

    This is a U.S. forum, and neither the U.K. nor Barbados are part of the United States.

    I am skeptical that she can sue you in the U.K., but you should pose your question in a U.K. legal forum or ask a solicitor.

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    Default Re: Sued from Abroad

    Yes, check with a solictor in your country.

    It is possible there is a treaty that allows civil actions.

    But in general terms I don't see how it would be possible. She can't sue you in Barbados, as a court there would have no personal jurisdiction.

    I doubt the damages are worth hiring counsel in the UK and traveling to the UK to testify. In addition, how would she prove who was at fault. I would assume she did not witness the accident. She is not an expert witness.

    I would argue that she should have adequate insurance. Damages to water sport craft are simply a cost of doing business.

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