Holiday Accident Claims

We often plan for a holiday so as to rejuvenate ourselves from the monotonous routine and to spend some quality time with our loved ones. However, unexpected misfortunes are a part of life and no matter if you are on a holiday or at home, they have to be dealt with somehow. Nevertheless, it annoys you all the more if you know that the miserable condition of you or your loved one can be averted only if the responsible party would have been a little more careful or would have simply done their work properly. The negligence of the other party might lead to several injuries and may also prove to be fatal in some rare cases thereby turning a pleasurable trip into an altogether terrible experience. If you have been the victim of any such holiday accidents during your holidays, you may be entitled for any of the holiday accident claims against the tour operators. The injuries that are commonly suffered during holidays and against which holiday claims can be made are:

• Due to defective flooring of the hotel
• Indulging oneself in any sporting activity
• Injuries sustained in any day excursions
• Food poisoning because of poor hygiene standards of food made available
• While transportation to any place on the holiday

It is the responsibility of the tour operators to make sure the safety and hygienic environment of their customers, no matter if it is accommodation or transportation so as to avert any risk of infection, disease or injury while they are on the trip. In order to make holiday accident claims, it is necessary that the grieved party must reported the illness or accident to the hotel staff or holiday representative. Pictures of the venue, any details of the witness, and the information on medical treatment can all be helpful to make the claim even easier for the victim.

Furthermore, even though the injury has been sustained abroad, still according to the regulations, holiday accident claims can be pursued for in UK only. So as to apply the regulations, it is obligatory for the victim to have purchased one holiday package and the cost of which must include both flight and accommodation charges. In case any of the two features is not included, the only alternative left is to make the claim in the foreign jurisdiction along with the assistance of solicitors there. This might be an uncertain and complicated process. 

Injury claims vary in complexity but it is always advisable to use a solicitor to ensure that the claim is properly presented and all areas of possible compensation are included.

Excalibur Solicitors is a specialist practice dealing only with claims for victims of accidents and we will provide a free legal assessment of your case if you complete our Online Application Form. We will handle your claim on a "No Win No Fee" basis at no cost to you.

The information in this article is designed to provide general information only. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, it does not constitute legal or other professional advice.