This article is sponsored content, written by attorney Rosa Antúnez Boatwright of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin 

In most cases, you may still be able to receive compensation for personal injuries. even if you have left the country for any reason Your immigration status generally does not prevent you from filing a claim or receiving compensation, as personal injury cases are civil matters  processed independently of immigration law.

Under U.S. civil law, individuals can seek compensation for injuries caused by the negligence or recklessness of another party —regardless of their immigration status —. 

How to receive your funds if you have left the United States

If you left the country before receiving your compensation, there are two common forms  upon receiving these funds: 

1. You can request that the compensation check be issued in someone else's name.  If you do not have a bank account in the United States, you can work with your attorney to sign the appropriate documentation authorizing you to issue the compensation check to someone else.

Once a check is made payable to a third party, you and your attorney will have no control over what that person does with it. Make sure the person you choose follows your instructions regarding the handling of the funds. 

2. If you have a bank account in the country you are traveling to, your lawyer could arrange for the funds to be sent by check or bank transfer (under certain circumstances). Although bank transfers are usually faster and safer than international mail, they require extensive documentation  and coordination between you and your bank for security reasons. 

Even if you have left the country, you should be able to receive compensation for your personal injuries — Their right to compensation does not depend on their immigration status. An experienced lawyer can help you understand your options and advise you on the safest way to receive your funds.

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How do I receive my compensation check if I have left the United States? 

by Rosa Antúnez Boatwright, attorney at James Scott Farrin Law, Enlace Latino NC
May 21, 2026

Enlace Latino NCMay 21, 2026 This article is sponsored content, written by attorney Rosa Antúnez Boatwright of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin In most cases, you can still receive compensation for personal injuries even if you have left the country for any reason . Your immigration status generally does not prevent you from filing a claim or receiving compensation, as personal injury cases are civil matters handled independently of immigration law. Under U.S. civil law, individuals can seek compensation for injuries caused by the negligence or recklessness of another party — regardless of their immigration status —. Contact information Law Offices of James Scott Farrin/Las Oficinas Legales de James Scott Farrin Website and live chat: www.farrin.com Telephone: 800-222-7700 Facebook: TheLegalOfficesofJamesScottFarrin Learn more in the Podcast : Voices of NCAJ Showcases Rosa Antunez Boatwright's Journey to Law How to receive your funds if you have left the United States If you left the country before receiving your compensation, there are two common ways to receive these funds: 1. You can request that the compensation check be issued in someone else's name. If you do not have a bank account in the United States, you can work with your attorney to sign the appropriate documentation authorizing you to issue the compensation check to someone else. Once the check is issued to a third party, you and your attorney will have no control over what that person does with it. Make sure that the person chosen faithfully follows your instructions regarding the handling of the funds. 2. If you have a bank account in the country you are traveling to, your lawyer could arrange for the funds to be sent by check or bank transfer (under certain circumstances) . Although bank transfers are usually faster and safer than international mail, they require extensive documentation and coordination between you and your bank for security reasons. Even if you have left the country, you should be able to receive your personal injury compensation — your right to compensation does not depend on your immigration status . An experienced lawyer can help you understand your options and advise you on the safest way to receive your funds. 📌 Three reasons why you need a Spanish translator when dealing with an insurance company 📌Car accident without papers: what to do and 10 essential questions Remember: 👀 This is a sponsored content article paid for by the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin .Enlace Latino NCThis organization does not offer legal advice or services. The information presented here is for educational purposes only. The opinions expressed are the sole responsibility of their authors. Send your questions to: info@enlacelatinonc.org This article first appeared onEnlace Latino NCand is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License . PARSELY = { autotrack: false, onload: function() { PARSELY.beacon.trackPageView({ url: "https://enlacelatinonc.org/como-recibir-un-cheque-de-indemnizacion-si-ya-salio-de-eeuu/", urlref: window.location.href }); } }

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