Accident Claim Abroad

Experiencing an accident is traumatic enough, but when this occurs whilst visiting a foreign country it can become even more daunting. You are without the comfort and security of being at home and other issues such as language barriers can make an experience of this nature doubly stressful. Holiday claims can be a difficult process as they would often be subject to the law of the country where the injury occurred. However, various regulations and bodies are now in place to make it much easier to claim accident compensation abroad. Those who have an accident whilst on a package holiday can now claim in the UK using a body such as 1992 Package Travel, Package Holiday or Package Tour Regulation.

Types of Holiday Claim



There are a number of incidents that could happen when abroad that you may be entitled to claim for, including:

 

  • A slip and trip caused by a wet floor, misplaced object or poorly maintained path in the hotel grounds.
  • Food poisoning from a hotel restaurant or buffet.
  • Illness caused by poor hygiene at the hotel
  • An injury sustained whilst on an organised one day excursion
  • An accident while partaking in a sport such as skiing or water sports.



Car Accidents Abroad




Another injury that can occur when people visit a foreign country is one sustained during a road traffic accident. This may be as a driver or passenger of a rental car, motorbike, scooter, minibus or even as a pedestrian. If you wish to make a road traffic accident claim for an incident that happened outside of the UK, it is made much simpler by the 4th EU Motor Directive 2003. This decrees that all European cars are listed on a single database, making it easier to identify a foreign car that was involved in an accident. The Motor Insurers’ Bureau [link to uninsured drivers page] handle claims in which a foreign insurance company are unable to be identified.

Making a Holiday Accident Claim




Though you may be in a foreign country that has a different set of laws and regulations than the UK, you are still entitled to expect safety when on holiday. Various organisations are responsible for ensuring this, such as the tour operator, airport, airline and hotel. An accident abroad can result in more than just a spoiled holiday, it can mean that you are forced to take time off work resulting in a loss of earnings, as well as extra costs for medical care. If you have had an accident whilst abroad and feel you are entitled to compensation then Lawson Taylor can help you receive it. Though it may be a complicated process, particularly if the country you visited is outside the EU, our personal injury solicitors are experts in dealing with this type of case. We will strive to ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation on a no win no fee basis.

Contact Lawson Taylor today for advice and information on your options in making an accident abroad claim.