If you want to get compensation for dream travel that turned sour, your best bet is to hire a lawyer to take it forward for you. Here are some reasons to hire a lawyer.
Do you know that travel agents are subject to certain sets of laws and if they breach any of it, they have to pay compensation to their clients?
Well, if you've had a bad travel experience or did not enjoy what was promised to you under the terms of your contract, you're eligible for compensation. But proving this is not easy because of the nature of the complexity of the laws and also because the travel agents are experts in wiggling themselves out any situations using legal loopholes. If you want to get compensation for dream travel that turned sour, your best bet is to hire a lawyer to take it forward for you.
Here are some reasons to hire a lawyer.
Knows the law
One of the foremost reason to hire a lawyer is they know the laws well.
The legal language is not for everyone and for many of us, we won't be able to distinguish one clause from another. Also, some laws may vary from state to state and there is also the need to determine the exact jurisdiction of your claim.
If you think all this is too much for you to handle, you're probably right because the lawyer will know it already and all that you have to do is reach out to him or her to determine if you're eligible for compensation.
Gathering evidence
In order to prove there was a breach, you should gather the necessary evidence. In general, the terms of your agreement could be expressed or implied. If there is a direct violation of the terms and conditions mentioned in the contract, it is an expressed violation. On the other hand, if the violation is due to a breach that is not directly mentioned but should be implied through the law, then it is an implied term.
Lawyers know where to look for these expressed and implied terms, so gathering the evidence will be accurate and timely.
Negotiations
Your travel agent will always try to settle a lower amount with you in order to cut their losses. Since you're inexperienced, it may be hard for you to determine what amount is reasonable compensation.
But lawyers, on the other hand, will know these details and they can help you get the compensation you deserve. They will use their experience to determine the right amount and will use their negotiation skills to get that amount for you.
Court of law
If you do end up going to the court of law, you need a lawyer to represent you and present your case with the right facts to the jury. The argumentative skills of a lawyer, as well as his or her ability to present the facts well, can make the difference between winning and losing a case.
Thus, you're better off hiring a lawyer if you want to claim compensation for a dream vacation that went sour due to the negligence and contractual breach of your travel agent.
