Holiday Accident Compensation Claims: Tips on How To Stay Safe this Holiday

Understand Holiday Accident Compensation Claims and Stay Safe this Holiday

If you are going on a holiday abroad this year it is important to be aware of the legality surrounding holiday accident compensation claims. According to The Office for National Statistics, an average of 4000 to around 6000 UK citizens travel abroad every month. We all want to enjoy a relaxing and safe holiday. We feel that educating and informing you on compensation for holiday injuries and illnesses is essential for you to feel comfortable and at ease to resume your relaxation.

If your holiday has been cut short due to a personal injury, we offer a few tips on how, when and how to pursue holiday injury compensation. In terms of holiday accidents, two main factors will play a role in the method to qualify for compensation. Firstly, if your holiday was booked through a tour operator in the UK, then the legal state and processes are fairly direct.

Here are a few considerations when pursuing Holiday Accident Compensation Claims for a package holiday:

• You have the right to claim if you have suffered physical injury due to negligence on part of the holiday package provider. This includes all facilities provided by your tour operator such as flights, accommodation and or car rental.

• Food poisoning is a rightful case for compensation as well. However, remember that this is only the case if a group of holiday goers suffer from the same condition.

• If you however, had to use your own money to pay for any inconvenience caused by above-mentioned food poisoning or personal injury or, as a result, did not enjoy your holiday experience it may be grounds for making a claim against said tour operator.

The other factor which influences a possible claim is the time in which compensation can be sought. In general, every individual suffering a personal injury – whether on holiday or not, have three years from the date of such an occurrence to submit a claim. If a person is under 18 years old, they have three years from the day of their 18th birthday to submit a claim.

Holiday Accidents Compensation Claims Step by Step Process

Most times holidays are fun and hopefully you will return home with a warm glow from the summer sun and plenty of fun photos. Accidents however do happen. In the event where they do, here are a few tips of what to do next.

1. Get immediate medical attention. Regardless of any possible claim, your health and the health of your loved ones should be your priority.

2. Keep all records of any medical visits, treatments, medication etc. Make sure to keep all relevant medical documents as evidence for a possible future claim. This is also essential after your return should your injury or illness recur, you have appropriate information to provide to your local hospital or GP should further treatments or care become essential.

3. In the case of food poisoning, if at all possible keep all relevant food samples. Also, keep a record of others in your holiday group suffering from similar ailments and possibly keep a food diary. In this event it is important to remember to complain to the restaurant, hotel staff or food provider responsible. You can also write a formal complaint to the tour operator and hotel. Make sure to keep a copy of all written communications in this regard.

4. As evidence is crucial in any holiday accident claim, pictures and videos of incidents are essential.

5. You should then get into contact with a personal injury lawyer specializing in holiday illness claims for further consultation.

What are the Possible Compensation Amounts for Holiday Accident Compensation Claims?

The amount of compensation for physical or personal injury is quite specific to the type of accident or injury as well as the situation in which it has occurred. In terms of food poisoning, the severity of the condition is predictive of the amount you will be compensated for. Mild food poisoning can range from a rounded off estimate of £700 to £3000. More severe cases has been recorded as up to £8000. The damage to your internal organs can range from averages of £4000 to £14000. This depends on how permanent the damage is.

In short conclusion, it would be to your advantage to keep your insurer details as well as a record of your policy number with you at all times whilst on holiday in order to ensure successful holiday accident compensation claims. This does not have to be overly-complicated, therefor we wish to also keep you informed with our Holiday Accident Claims: Frequently Asked Questions. Our final piece of advice: in order to get a more professional opinion concerning your claim, you should contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible.