Claiming Compensation for a Holiday Accident
If you have suffered an accident or fallen ill while on holiday, abroad or in the UK, you could claim compensation if we can prove that it was as a result of negligence on someone's part.
Holiday Accidents and Accidents Abroad: Can You Claim Compensation?
Accidents Abroad: Common Accidents
Accidents Abroad: Suing for Negligence
Accidents Abroad: How Accident Compensation 4 U Can Help
Holiday Accidents and Accidents Abroad: Can You Claim Compensation?
Until recently, personal injury compensation claims for accidents abroad (for example sustained during a business trip) or for accidents while on holidays were difficult. However since new UK Packaged Holidays and European legislation was passed, it has now become a lot easier to do so.
Both the Package Travel, Package Holiday and Package Tour Regulations 1992 and the 4th European Union Motor Directive 2003 allow you to submit a claim in the UK for injuries that you have sustained in an accident abroad.
If you have suffered an accident while on an organised package holiday, your claim for compensation can succeed if we can prove that there was negligence on the part of the Tour organisers.
If you have suffered a motoring accident while travelling in Europe due to someone else's fault, we will be able to trace the other party's insurance company and submit a claim on your behalf.
Accident Compensation 4 U, through its parent company Forum Law, has developed over the years an extensive network of legal partners all over the world who will be able to take on your case if:
- You have been in an accident on holiday not organised by a Tour Operator;
- You have been in a car accident outside of the European Union;
- You have been the victim of crime abroad.
In order to advise you more fully on the possibility of pursuing a personal injury claim for compensation for an accident abroad, contact us on 0800 037 1260 for a FREE Assessment of your claim and circumstances or start your claim online.
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Accident Abroad: Common Accidents
You are able to pursue a claim for compensation for a wide range of accidents and illnesses that you might have suffered while travelling abroad. The most common claims for personal injuries as a result of accidents abroad include:
- Road traffic accidents (Fly Drive holidays, taxi accidents, pedestrian or cycling accident);
- Water sports, Skiing or other sporting accidents;
- Hotel, resort or cruise ship accident including slips, trips or falls;
- Holiday illnesses as a result of poor hygiene or health and safety standards resulting in food poisoning or other illnesses.
For a thorough and FREE Assessment of your circumstances contact us now on 0800 037 1260 or start your claim online. We will be able to tell you whether you can claim personal injury compensation.
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Accidents Abroad: Suing for Negligence
If you were the victim of an accident while on a packaged holiday, you could claim against the tour operator. Tour operators have a duty of care to their customers. Your claim could be brought against your holiday organiser in the UK rather than pursuing a claim abroad. If you have been injured in a car accident abroad, we will be able to trace the other driver of the vehicle involved through international databases and pursue the claim either in the UK or in the country where the accident happened.
If your claim cannot be brought in the UK, it will be possible for us to pursue a claim on your behalf in other countries through our network of foreign partner firms in Spain, Portugal, the United States, Canada, Latin America and Asia (including Australia).
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Accidents Abroad: How Accident Compensation 4 U Can Help
When assessing the details of your claim, Accident Compensation 4 U will be able to tell you whether your claim can be submitted in the UK or abroad. Over time we have built a solid network of reputable partner firms around the world who will act on your behalf should your claim be pursued through foreign courts. If this is the case we will often be able to offer you the same No Win No Fee arrangement. Throughout your case we will act as go between and ensure that we keep you informed of any developments in your case.
By instructing a solicitor through Accident Compensation 4 U and
depending on the circumstances of your accident and injuries you will
be entitled to:
- FREE private medical care and rehabilitation to help you
recover fully from your injuries. Treatment will be at no cost to you
and will be recovered as part of the settlement of your claim
independently of your compensation;
- FREE replacement vehicle, if appropriate. If your vehicle
has been considerably damaged in the accident and if we are acting on
your behalf to recover the costs of the damage we will be able to
arrange a replacement car for you.
- FREE after the event insurance to protect you if your claim is
not successful or a Court ruling goes against you and you are asked to
pay for your opponents legal expenses.
If you are found to be eligible, these benefits will
be completely free to you and will not affect the amount of
compensation you receive.
To find out whether you can pursue a claim for compensation, contact us on 0800 037 1260 or use our online claim form to submit the details of your accident.
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