Holiday Accident Claims

If you were involved in an accident on holiday that wasn't your fault, whether travelling with a package tour operator or as an independent traveller, our solicitors may be able to help you claim compensation.

Holidays are an important time to rest, recuperate and have fun, but it's a sad fact that thousands of people are injured while on holiday every year. Fortunately, there are usually laws in place to help holidaymakers make holiday accident claims when injuries have been sustained in accidents that were caused by another party's negligence.

Most of the holiday accident claims we handle are made in England & Wales. But in some cases it may be beneficial to make your claim abroad. We can advise you on this in a free initial consultation about making a claim.

Compensation claims in England & Wales are normally funded through a No Win No Fee agreement. This means that there's nothing to pay upfront, and that you won’t have to pay any legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful*.

We have the UK's largest and most successful team of lawyers specialising in making accident claims abroad, with several of our lawyers recognised internationally as leaders in the field. Our lawyers have helped many thousands of people claim compensation for holiday accidents of all kinds, including:

Road traffic accidents
Slips, trips and falls
Accidents at sea
Skiing and sports injuries
Serious injuries
Accidents in hotels

If you've been injured in an accident on holiday that wasn't your fault, contact us on 0800 121 6558 for a free, no-obligation consultation on your case. Alternatively, you can contact us online and we’ll get back to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who Can Claim Compensation For A Holiday Accident?

If you've been injured, or a loved one has died, as a result of an accident while on holiday, you could claim compensation if we can prove that the accident was caused by the negligence of a third party. For example:

A road traffic accident caused by someone else's reckless driving
Slips or trips in a hotel
Poorly maintained facilities at a tourist attraction, such as a theme park
Insufficient warning on risks or safety procedures on an excursion
Inadequately supervised or poorly instructed sporting activities

You can claim whether you were part of a package tour, or whether you were travelling independently.

We can help with holiday accident claims even if you had no travel insurance, as it may be possible to bring a claim against your tour operator or, in cases involving road traffic accidents, the insurers of the person responsible for your accident.

In the UK, you usually need to make a compensation claim within three years of your accident. In fatal cases, the family of the deceased usually has three years to make a claim, starting from either the date your loved one died, or the date you received the post-mortem results.

However, these time limits can vary a great deal from country to country and can often be shorter than 3 years, so when an accident has taken place abroad, it's vital that you contact us as soon as possible.

If you're unsure about whether or not you can make a claim, or have any other questions about the claims process, give us a call on 0800 121 6558 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Alternatively, you can contact us online and we’ll get back to you.

Who Do I Claim Holiday Accident Compensation From?

Working out the cause of your accident and who is liable for your compensation is a central part of the claims process. It's important to remember that the cause and the person liable may not be the same party.

For example, if you were travelling independently and you were injured at a tourist attraction because of poor safety standards, then your claim could be made against the company operating the attraction.

However, if you visited the attraction on an excursion planned, booked and run by a tour operator, then they may have a duty of care to you as a customer to ensure that health and safety standards were met.

A road traffic accident, on the other hand, could have been caused by the driver of a car that you're travelling in. In those circumstances, a claim may be pursued against the driver or their insurers and/or the company who employed the driver.

It's not always clear who is to blame for an accident, or who will be responsible for paying any compensation settlements. If you have any questions or are unsure about anything, feel free to give us a call on 0800 121 6558 for a free initial consultation on your case.

Why Choose Irwin Mitchell For A Holiday Accident Claim?

Claiming compensation for something that happened abroad can be a daunting prospect, so it helps to have the experts on your side. We believe that no one should be put off claiming compensation that they're entitled to, and will handle every aspect of your claim for you. We've helped our clients recover hundreds of millions of pounds for accidents and illnesses abroad.

We have the UK's largest team of international personal injury lawyers, with extensive experience in cases related to accidents and injuries abroad. With industry-leading expertise in both UK and international law, our team includes solicitors who are fluent in French, German and Spanish.

We also work with an international network of law firms and legal advisors to navigate local laws and language barriers, meaning we're expertly placed to handle holiday accident claims almost anywhere in the world.

We handle all of our claims with care and sensitivity, putting you and your family first in every instance. Rehabilitation is a key focus of our claims process, and we'll help you to access any medical care and support that you are entitled to both now and in the future as a result of your injuries.

If you have any questions about the claims process, or how we can help, give us a call on 0800 121 6558 for a free consultation on your case. Alternatively, you can contact us online and we’ll get back to you.

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