Holiday Compensation

In the UK, many of us look forward to an annual holiday in which we can soak up the sun, experience new cultures or just generally escape the pressures of day-to-day life. Unfortunately, many tourists suffer from some form of illness or injury whilst abroad, ruining that much anticipated break.

At Irwin Mitchell, we understand the value of a good holiday and when these holidays are damaged due to the negligence of a third party, you may wish to seek holiday compensation.

You’ll want to entrust your claim with a reputable firm who have the experience and expertise to deal with your claim. At Irwin Mitchell we offer a service that you can trust will handle your claim with specialist care. Our team of expert solicitors have handled thousands of claims for holiday compensation.

Can I make a claim for compensation?

If you have had a bad holiday experience as a result of third party negligence, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. A holiday can be ruined if you or a family member sustain an injury or contract an illness through no fault of your own.

Here at Irwin Mitchell, we understand that a holiday blighted by illness or injury is likely to have been extremely distressing, particularly if you required medical treatment abroad. Spending time in a foreign hospital can be an unpleasant experience and can result in spiralling costs which may not be met by your travel insurance. In many cases we can support claims where you did not have adequate travel insurance to cover the cost of your injury or illness.

What are the most common holiday compensation claims?

At Irwin Mitchell, our unrivalled experience in handling holiday compensation claims means that we have handled a wide range of different claims. Many of these claims do not fit into common categories, so if your claim does not fit into a particular category, you may still be able to make a claim. For your reference we have detailed some of the most common claims for holiday compensation below.

• Road Accidents

  Road accidents happen every day all over the world. As road accidents are so common, unfortunately when people are holidaying it is possible they will be injured in a road accident. Whether you have been injured as driver or passenger in any vehicle or were injured as a pedestrian, you may be able to make a claim if the accident was no fault of your own.

• Sporting Accidents

  If you involve yourself with sporting activities on holiday, there may be some level of risk attached, particularly with more dangerous adventure sports. However, standards of safety still apply and if you sustain an injury due to the negligence of a third party, you may be entitled to make a claim for holiday compensation.

• Illnesses

  Illnesses on holiday that result from substandard food and drink or inadequate hygiene in a public place can ruin your experience. If you have contracted an illness because of the lack of care on the part of someone else, you may be able to bring a claim against your package holiday provider if you booked with one, or the third party responsible for your illness.

A holiday is a time to be cherished but if it is ruined by illness or injury at no fault of your own, download a claim form today for a free initial consultation.