What is the proper venue for out of country personal injury?

Trinidad, CO Viewed 53 times. Posted 7 months ago in Personal Injury

The injury occurred at a resort in the Bahamas. The resort is held by an international Bahama Ltd. company. I live in Colorado. - Is this your question? Add additional information

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Eugene Ray Critchett

This attorney is licensed in Ohio. Posted 7 months ago.

In most states, you can file a lawsuit where the injury took place and/or where the defendant resides. In your case, that would probably be in the Bahamas. You should contact an attorney there and find out (1) what the statute of limitations is for a lawsuit (as you may be able to settle the claim before you have to worry about court) and (2) how their court system works (filing fee and find out whether or not the attorney will accept a contingent fee contract.)

Edgardo Rafael Baez

This attorney is licensed in Texas. Posted 7 months ago.

You either file where the accident occurred, or where the defendant has a principal place of business.

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Jonathan H Levy

This attorney is licensed in California and 1 other state. Posted 7 months ago.

While you can sue in the Bahamas, you may still be able to also sue in the United States if there is jurisdiction over the defendant. The Bahamas is notorious for slow justice and low pay outs to Plaintiffs. Please feel free to contact us at www.brimstoneandcompany.com as we practice in The Bahamas and US.