An illness abroad can cause serious health problems, as well as ruin a holiday. Many of the most common holiday illnesses are entirely avoidable if health and safety rules are followed. So, if you've become sick on holiday, our solicitors may be able to help you claim compensation.
Tour operators, hotels, restaurants, and other service providers have a duty of care to you as a customer. Holiday sickness claims can be made for various conditions caused by a failure by these parties to take the necessary steps required to ensure your health and safety. Our lawyers have helped thousands of people claim holiday illness compensation for conditions such as:
If you've become ill with any other condition through the negligence of another party while abroad, you may be able to claim holiday sickness compensation. It's always best to seek legal advice.
Most of the international personal injury claims we handle are made in England and 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. We may advise you it's in your best interest to make your claim in Scotland as the laws there differ slightly.
Claiming compensation for something that happened overseas can seem daunting. But with experts on your side, it’s nothing to worry about. Our solicitors’ aim is to make the whole process as straightforward as possible for you, with plain English advice free of legal jargon.
Contact us today to discuss your claim in a free initial consultation.
Why choose Irwin Mitchell to handle your holiday sickness claim?
We have a proven track record in holiday illness claims, including high-profile cruise illness cases.
We’ve excellent relationships with international legal partners and firms. This means wherever you became sick on holiday, you can be represented in that country by a legal expert. This is invaluable as legislation and time limits can vary in different jurisdictions. Having a legal expert in that country gives your claim the best chance of succeeding.
Various funding options are available to you, but we can handle most claims on a no win no fee basis. This means there’s no financial risk to you if your claim is unsuccessful. If your claim is successful, your opponent will pay most of our fees.
However, you’ll need a suitable insurance policy if you wish to make a no win no fee claim. We can take out After The Event (ATE) insurance if you don’t already have an appropriate policy. This will protect you from incurring any costs.
We also appreciate the impact that getting the right support can have on you and your loved ones. We’ll put you in contact with our Support and Rehabilitation team of clinical specialists, who’ll be able to help you access the right help you need. This could be medical, financial, or emotional support.
Our strong connections with charities and support groups across the UK means we can get you help that’s local to you.
We also have an in-house Welfare Benefits team of expert advisors. They’ll make sure you’re fully aware of all the benefits you’re entitled to claim because of your illness and help you to secure them. Our Court of Protection team can set up a personal injury trust, which makes sure your compensation isn’t factored into your benefit entitlement.
If you’re back in the UK, we can arrange to visit you at your home or in hospital. Alternatively, we can arrange phone or video calls – whatever is best for you. If you’d rather visit us in a confidential space to discuss your claim with your solicitor, we have offices located across the UK.
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Over £100 million claimed for overseas accidents and illnesses
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