Holiday accidents

If you have booked your holiday through a UK travel agent or tour operator it might be much easier to claim. You must ensure that if you have had an accident or illness while on holiday you report it to a member of staff and make sure you record evidence of the potential claim. Once you have returned from holiday contact our specialist team immediately and they will be able to advise you on the next course of action.

The success, value and length of time of your claim will greatly depend on the amount of evidence you collect at the scene of the accident. Whether the accident is a slip at the pool or a road traffic accident it is important to:

• Look after yourself and seek medical attention. Obtain copies of any foreign medical records before you leave to come home.
• It is important to take photographs and/or video footage at the scene of the accident. Document any damage to yourself or a family member as well as any damage of your belongings – take photographs.
• Alert staff or officials: and make sure that they make a record of the incident
• Take down details of any witnesses, even if they are Britons or locals, and ensure you have working contact details.
• Try to create a record of what happened before during and after the accident. This will give your solicitor a trail of information to enable investigations to be conducted.
• Try and keep a record of any expenses you have had as a result of your accident – for example, medical bills, and travel or accommodation expenses.
• Speak to a legal professional as soon as possible.

This really depends on the type and location of the accident. If you were injured in the hotel, who you claim against will depend on whether you booked with a tour operator, travel agent or booked directly with the hotel. If you have had a road accident, then you will claim against the other driver’s insurance company.

This really depends on your circumstances and the severity of your injury or illness. Rest assured that our specialist team is experienced in ensuring that you and your family receive the maximum compensation you are entitled to.

Compensation will include an award for the pain and suffering caused by your illness. In addition, compensation can also be claimed in respect of care needs, financial losses, medical care and treatment.

There are a number of factors that affect a personal injury claim. These make it difficult to give an exact timescale and are affected by:

• The availability to collect evidence
• Whether the entity responsible admits liability
• The nature of your injury and illness

It’s important to consider all these factors and our specialist solicitors need to evaluate the true impact of your injury or illness when calculating your compensation.

The death of a loved one is an extremely difficult and challenging time. Making a personal injury claim will be the last thing on your mind, but if you have suffered financial loss and ongoing financial problems as a result of the death, then a solicitor may be able to help.

You should consider:

• The financial impact
• The psychological implications to you and your family as a result of the death
• And whether seeking professional support or counselling will be of any benefit

If you would like further information about making a fatal accident personal injury claim following an accident or illness abroad, contact our team of expert solicitors for a free, no obligation, consultation.