How much compensation you receive after an accident or illness abroad will depend on a number of factors related to your injury or illness, its circumstances, and the support and rehabilitation you need.
The amount of compensation you could claim is based on:
- Your condition, and its severity
- Psychological trauma experienced
- Current and future loss of earnings if you've had to stop working in the short or long-term
- Medical expenses you've had to or will have to pay both abroad and in the UK, as well as travel expenses to any appointments
- Your care and support needs – both now and in the future
- Modifications to your home
- Mobility aids
- The amount you had spent on your holiday or travel abroad, and the loss of enjoyment you've experienced
- Your pain and suffering
- Other financial loss or expense due to your injury
For more information, call us on 0800 056 4110 and we'll be happy to discuss your options in a free initial consultation.
Many of our cases are funded with a No Win No Fee agreement. This means that there’s no financial risk to you when making a compensation claim.
At the start of your case, we'll discuss funding options with you, advising you which we think is most suitable. If you have legal expenses insurance (LEI) or are covered by a trade union policy, these may be best for you. Legal expenses insurance is included in many household, travel or car insurance policies, so it’s always worth checking whether you’re already covered.
If we think you're best supported by a No Win No Fee agreement, we'll explain the process clearly. You'll only have to pay anything if your claim is successful – even then your opponent will pay most of our fees, with the remaining costs coming out of your compensation settlement.
Please visit our No Win No Fee page for more information on how it works.
To make a compensation claim for an accident or illness abroad, the first thing you need to do is get in touch with us for a free initial consultation. We'll discuss the circumstances surrounding your accident or illness, advise you on whether or not we think you can claim, and whether you could benefit from a No Win No Fee arrangement.
If you choose to go ahead, your claim will usually go through the following four stages:
- Investigation. We'll establish who's responsible for your accident or illness, and arrange for a medical examination to find out the full extent of your condition.
- Rehabilitation. If you have any medical care or support needs, we'll help you to access the necessary treatment and advice that you are entitled to.
- Compensation. We'll work out how much compensation you should get based on the severity of your injuries and your pain and suffering, any medical expenses you've had, and your ability to get back to work. We'll put this amount to those responsible, and they can either accept blame or contest the claim.
- Conclusion. If your opponent accepts blame, you'll be awarded compensation. If not, the case will be settled in court – although this is rare. If you do have to go to court, we'll be there support you every step of the way. If we agreed to handle your claim under a No Win No Fee arrangement, then you won't have to pay anything if you were unsuccessful.
If you have any questions about the claims process, please contact us today on 0800 056 4110 and we'll be happy to discuss your options in a free initial consultation.
Even if your accident or illness occurred abroad, you can often make a claim here in the UK, though this will vary depending on your circumstances. For example, if you suffered an accident or illness while staying in a hotel as part of a package holiday, you should be able to make a claim against the tour operator here in the UK.
You can also usually claim in the UK if you’re claiming against an individual insurer or employer that is based in the UK, or a business or insurer based in the EU. The law around compensation is different in each country, so we will consider where it would be best to make your claim in order to get the best possible result for you.
If you do have to make a claim abroad, there’s nothing to worry about as we have years of experience in helping clients to claim in more than 80 countries around the world. We work with an international network of law firms to represent and support our clients and their families when they need to claim, no matter which country the accident or illness occurred in. Most claims are settled out of court, so it’s unlikely that you will need to travel abroad for a court case. If this is necessary in your case, we will support you every step of the way.
If you have any questions or concerns about making a claim abroad, contact us on 0800 056 4110 for a free consultation. We'll be able to advise you on your options, and talk you through the process.
If you became sick through no fault of your own while on holiday, you could be entitled to make a compensation claim.
Our expert solicitors can help you to make a holiday sickness claim against the hotel, tour operator, restaurant, or other venue that caused you to fall ill. Whatever illness you developed, get in touch with us to talk about what happened to you and the possibility of making a claim.
To start a holiday illness compensation claim, get in touch with us. We’ll set up a free initial consultation with one of our expert lawyers, where you can discuss what happened to you. We’ll advise you on if you can make a claim and the funding options available to you.
There’s no obligation to go any further than this free consultation. But if you decide to pursue your claim with us, we’ll start by collecting all available evidence that can support your claim. Evidence we can use may include:
- Receipts
- Medical records
- Witness statements
- CCTV and/or photographs
- Complaint forms.
We’ll then approach the person or company responsible for your illness and tell them we intend to make a claim for compensation. If they accept that they caused you to become sick on holiday, and agree with the amount we’re claiming for, your claim will be settled, and you’ll be awarded compensation.
However, if they dispute responsibility or how much compensation we’re claiming for, we may need to begin court proceedings.
We always try to keep your claim from going to court, but if we need to start this process, we’ll make sure you’re as comfortable and prepared as possible. Even if trial dates have been set, we might still be able to settle your claim before it gets to court.
We’ll need to know more about how you became ill before we can advise you on how much compensation your claim could be worth.
Speak to us in an initial consultation to get an idea of how much you could be entitled to claim.
Compensation amounts are unique to every claim and are based on various factors, including the illness you developed, expenses you’ve incurred, and your long-term health needs.
Holiday sickness claims can factor in many different things, including:
- The price of your holiday
- Medical treatment you need now and, in the future
- Loss of earnings if you’ve been unable to work due to your illness
- Expenses, such as travel expenses to hospital
- Specialist equipment you may need
- Your pain and suffering.
We’ll make sure your compensation amount is a full reflection of your financial needs, both right now and in the future.
It’s impossible to say exactly how long any claim will take to settle, as each claim is unique.
The time it will take to conclude your claim is dictated by whether your opponent accepts responsibility for your illness. If they accept that they caused you to become ill and accept how much compensation we feel you need, we’ll be able to settle your claim sooner.
However, we may need to go to court if they dispute blame or the amount of compensation we intend to claim for. In this instance, we’ll need to prove that your illness was caused by your opponent, which will take longer than if they accept fault straight away.
No matter how long your claim takes, we’ll be with you every step of the way. We’ll act on your instructions and give you tailored advice to give your holiday sickness claim the best chance of succeeding.
