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If you have sustained injuries on holiday or as a result of an accident or illness abroad, you may be able to claim compensation. Our specialist lawyers can advise you whether you have sufficient evidence to bring such a claim. Call our holiday compensation solicitors on 01616 966 229.
Our personal injury experts deal with a number of different types of compensation claims as a result of an accident or illness abroad, including:
We all look forward to that long-awaited holiday, but sometimes a trip may be tarnished due to an accident that has occurred. It may be that you have fallen in the hotel due to a slippery surface or tripped over due to an inadequate walkway in the hotel grounds. You may have slipped over by the side of the swimming pool or contracted an illness from being in the pool.
If you have been injured and your trip was booked as a ‘package holiday’, you may be able to claim compensation from the tour operator in the UK.
In order to succeed with the claim, you would need to establish that the accident was the fault of the travel company, holiday provider or their representative. Our holiday accident solicitors would be able to advise you on this and guide you through the entire claims process.
If you have been injured as a result of an accident on holiday, please get in touch and we will be more than happy to advise you with regards to your potential claim, call us on 01616 966 229 for free initial guidance on your options.
The first step to claiming holiday compensation is to contact us and tell us your story. If you do have a claim, we will need to gather evidence to prove that either your contract was breached, or your injury was the fault of the tour operator. When you book a package holiday, the tour operator is responsible for all services given as part of the package.
One thing to take into consideration is that you have a duty to report any complaints or issues at the time. If you didn't complain straight away when an issue arose, then you may not receive any compensation.
A bout of food poisoning can spoil any holiday. Whether you have been on a cruise, an all-inclusive package holiday or eaten in your hotel, food poisoning can happen, even in the most reputable of establishments. Wherever you are in the world, those who serve food to the public have a duty to ensure that they follow health and safety procedures properly. If you have suffered from food poisoning while on holiday, contact us today on 01616 966 229.
Food poisoning is one of the most common causes of illness on holiday. Tour operators have a responsibility to their customers to ensure that the hotels, cruise ships, excursions and other venues that are part of a package holiday follow food safety standards. If one of these establishments is not up to scratch, then the tour operator could be held liable for your illness and you may be able to claim compensation.
Food poisoning can cause anything from mild discomfort to serious illness. Contaminated food can cause the following conditions:
Claiming holiday compensation for food poisoning can seem like a complex and daunting prospect. However, our friendly food poisoning solicitors can help you handle your case. We're experts in our field and we have a deep knowledge of the law surrounding food poisoning abroad claims and can deal with companies located overseas as well as tour operators from the UK.
If your trip was a package holiday booked with a tour operator, travel agent or cruise company in the UK, then we may be able to deal with the compensation claim within the England and Wales jurisdiction. However, in some cases, liability may lie with a company based abroad. In such a situation proving fault is extremely difficult and complex and such claims take considerably longer. They are difficult to win, but it may be possible to claim compensation. We would assess the claim and determine whether we could assist.
The first step to claiming holiday food poisoning compensation is to contact us on 01616 966 229 or complete our online enquiry form. If we think you have a claim, then the next step is to prove that the tour operator or proprietor was at fault. One thing to take into consideration is that you have a duty to report your complaint to the tour operator, hotel or representative straight away. In some countries, compensation will not be awarded if a complaint was not made at the time. Once we have the evidence we need, then we can make a claim for compensation.
A holiday food poisoning compensation claim can only be made if you have suffered loss or harm due to contracting some form of food poisoning.
The level of compensation you will get for holiday food poisoning will depend on your unique circumstances and the level of suffering and loss involved. Generally, compensation is calculated with the following in mind:
If you need legal advice after being taken ill due to food poisoning while holidaying abroad, contact Stephensons' no win no fee solicitors today.
Many tourists from across the world vacation in the UK every year taking in the sights of this diverse set of islands.
It may be that during your UK holiday, you've been involved in an accident that wasn't your fault. Whether it be a road collision or a slip or trip in a public place, if you have sustained a personal injury as a result and you can prove that the accident has been caused by the negligence of a third party residing in England or Wales, then you may have a claim.
The fact that you live in a different country does not need to prevent you from utilising our services.
If you believe you may have a claim, please do not hesitate to us on 01616 966 229 or message us at any time here and we will be more than happy to assist.
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The aviation industry has very high standards of safety and large-scale accidents are thankfully, very rare; however, there are occasions when smaller accidents do occur and an injury is caused. These incidents may happen when an individual is on the aircraft or when embarking or disembarking. For example, an injury may have occurred in one of the following ways:
If you have suffered an accident that wasn’t your fault while on or around an aircraft, you may be entitled to compensation. Unlike many personal injury claims, airline accident claims need to be pursued within a two-years from the date of disembarkation.
Our airline accident compensation solicitors can help you make a claim if you have suffered an injury due to negligence by an airline company. Our experienced solicitors have extensive knowledge of airline accident claims. We can work on a no win no fee basis and aim to minimise the stress and hassle caused by the situation. Call our airline accident solicitors on 01616 966 229.
Recent airline claim settlement
Pauline Smith recently settled a case at trial for a claimant who had sustained injury due to receiving a burn injury during a flight. The claimant was travelling home from holiday when they asked for a hot drink from a member of the flight crew. This was provided in a disposable cup with a lid on. As the claimant went to take a drink from the cup, the plastic top, which was unsecured, came off and the liquid spilt onto the client’s stomach, groin and thigh, causing burn injuries.
The claimant was left with minor permanent scarring and altered pigmentation in the areas of the burn. After a hard-fought case, in which liability was denied by the defendant, the matter went to trial where the judge found in favour of the claimant. They were awarded a compensation amount of almost £10,000.
A cruise holiday is very often viewed as a ‘once in a lifetime' trip, but that holiday may be spoiled if an accident has occurred whilst on board the liner or while getting on or off the vessel.
It is not uncommon for individuals to have suffered an injury in any one of the following ways:
Given the close proximity in which people travel on board a cruise ship, it is possible for illnesses to occur and spread amongst those on board. Illness may also spread due to poor hygiene on the ship or it may be due to food poisoning.
Dependent on the law that applies, there are some cases where the limitation period for pursuing a claim is only two years. Therefore, it is important to act quickly.
If you are unfortunate enough to suffer a cruise ship injury or food poisoning whilst on board, please call our cruise ship compensation solicitors on 01616 966 229.
If you have been a victim of a road traffic accident in Europe, then you may be able to make a claim for compensation if you have suffered an injury or damage as a result. It may come as a surprise to many, that if a road traffic accident happened to you in another European country, it may be possible to claim compensation – so long as you were not at fault. However, it is important to be aware that different jurisdictions have their own requirements when dealing with personal injury claims. For instance:
In terms of injuries, it is crucial that you seek medical advice/treatment as soon as you possibly can after the accident as this is a requirement. There are some countries, such as Spain, who can refuse to deal with your claim for soft tissue injuries if you have not sought medical treatment within the first 72 hours of the accident. So, don’t delay as it could prevent you from successfully claiming.
Time limits also vary depending on where the incident occurred. For example, in France you have as long as 10 years to claim yet in Spain, the applicable period is only one year.
If you have had an accident while travelling in Europe, our specialist solicitors could help you successfully obtain compensation. Please call us on 01616 966 229.
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