The Secret of Successful Holiday Accident Claims

Travelling with your family? Then you should make safety your first priority to avoid spoiling your vacation. After all, accidents can happen anywhere, leading to injuries. If you or your family members are the victim of an accident - in the UK or abroad - consider holiday accident claims for compensation.

What do I need to file a claim for an injury during a tour?

The secret of successful holiday accident claims is to have adequate documented proof of the accident. To file a holiday accident claim against your tour operator, you need to prove that you had booked the tour as a "package". A package or a packaged tour means that your operator should have provided at least two parts of your tour. For example, a package could mean travel and stay. Keep the travel receipts, flight tickets, etc. safely.

Secondly, you need evidence of the accident. This could mean photographs of the accident scene, medical reports, etc. For this purpose, collect all the evidence in a neat file. Also, keep all related bills. Remember to note down the contact details of the people involved, which may include witnesses, hotel staff, etc.

Thirdly, report the incident to the necessary authorities. Depending on the situation, this may mean informing the hotel staff, police, or doctors.

Lastly, contact an experienced solicitor with expertise in this field. Such a person is the best person to guide you through the complicated process of filing a claim.

Can I file a claim for an accident in a foreign country?

Yes, you can file a holiday accident claim for an accident abroad. Nowadays, in the U.K, it's quite common for travellers to file holiday accident claims for food poisoning, accidents during travel (for example, crashes due to drunken driving), and injuries caused in the hotel.

What if my travel abroad was not part of a tour?

If your travel abroad is not part of an organised tour, it may be more difficult to file holiday accident claims. In such cases, you need to file a claim in that country whose laws will apply. You will need the help of a specialist lawyer who will know international rules and regulations. For injuries abroad but within Europe, you can easily file a claim for compensation in the UK itself thanks to the Fourth European Union Motor Insurance Directive 2003.

Diana Joseph has an in-depth knowledge in dealing with injury claims. She has written numerous articles on injury claims issues, particularly those involving car accident and other topics of claims. Please contact her for further information on claims related issues.