Accidents on Holiday Abroad
If you have had an accident or illness while on a package holiday abroad, then we can help you receive compensation, just as if the accident happened in England or Wales.
We have brought claims for people who suffered accidents or illness in countries such as Turkey, Spain, Finland, Greece, the Dominican Republic, the USA, and Mexico. We have also brought claims for people on holiday on cruise liners.
The claim can be brought under English law and it will not be necessary to go to foreign Courts or operate under foreign legal systems.
We have an extensive list of foreign contacts and connections to help prepare expert reports or translation of documents.
What Claims Can I Bring?
Any claim for personal injury or illness following an accident or incident that occurred while you were on a package holiday abroad.
How will the Claim work?
In many ways, exactly as if the accident happened in England or Wales. You will not have to attend a foreign Court or return to the place of the accident. If it is necessary to bring the claim through the Courts, then we will make the claim in an English Court under the English legal system.
How will the Claim be funded?
Exactly the same options for funding the claim apply as if the accident happened in England or Wales.
What do I have to prove?
In order to win your claim, we will have to show that there was a breach of local customs or standards in the country of your accident. We have an extensive network of contacts of experts and translators who we can contact to look into this matter.
What if I was travelling independently?
You may still be able to claim. We will assess the best way to pursue it. Much depends on where and in what circumstances you were injured.
How much will I receive?
This depends entirely on the severity of the illness or injuries and the extent of the financial losses you suffered as a consequence. You may receive an allowance for the loss of enjoyment of the holiday.
Time limits
Claims for injury brought under UK law should be made within 3 years of the injury. If you were injured on an aeroplane or at an airport, it is 2 years. Claims by independent travellers made in foreign countries are subject to any time limits present in that country.
