Below, we explore what to do in the short term and the long run when you’re injured abroad.
Getting injured can be worrying at the best of times, but this sense is only heightened when it happens abroad. Below, we explore what to do in the short term and the long run when you’re injured abroad.
Claims on package holidays
Package holidays lead to plenty of personal injury claims. In this situation, accidents abroad will usually be the responsibility of the tour operator or UK-based travel agent you booked with. This means that if your claim relates to an aspect of a package holiday it’ll be easier to make a claim – especially compared to an accident that occurred somewhere else on holiday. Nevertheless, wherever your accident occurs, you should try and gather evidence from the scene and quickly report your injury to a member of staff.
What to do
Your first priority after suffering an injury abroad is to make sure you’re safe and receiving treatment. As soon as you sustain your injury you should seek medical help – if not, your injuries could deteriorate, and your claim will also be affected. After this, you should report your injury to the hotel staff or your travel representative as soon as possible. Similarly, you should also report your injury in any relevant accident book. After this, you should keep receipts for any expenses you incurred as a result of your injury, such as travel costs to get medical help. Finally, you should seek professional legal advice to make a personal injury claim as soon as possible.
Common claims
But what sort of accidents do people usually make claims for abroad? By understanding the common claims made, you can see if it’s worth making a personal injury claim for your experience. Road accidents are one common claim: if the accident wasn’t your fault and you can prove that the other party was negligible, you’ll stand a good chance of earning compensation. Claims are also often made after slips, trips and falls. If this happens within the confines of your resort, your likelihood of winning your case usually increases. Falls from balconies are also common abroad and make up a significant portion of these claims. Accidents at sea also lead to many claims. This could be an accident on a cruise ship or boating trip. Alternatively, you might have suffered an accident while scuba diving or snorkelling. Either way, if you suffer an accident at sea, you can make a claim.
Holidays are usually times of relaxation and luxury. When you suffer an accident, it can ruin your break entirely. But by following the guide above, you should be all set to earn compensation to help you with your recovery.
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