Accidents on Holiday
Clear advice from local personal injury solicitors if you have been injured while on holiday.
Accidents on holiday can raise different issues depending on where the accident happened, who was responsible, and whether the holiday was booked as a package holiday or arranged separately.
If you have been injured while on holiday, HW Solicitors can help you understand whether we may be able to assist, what evidence may be needed, and what steps may be involved.
Speak directly to a local solicitor
Your enquiry will be considered by a qualified solicitor, not a call centre or claims management company.
We are based at 35A Lion Chambers, John William Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1ES, and offer a free initial discussion before you decide whether to proceed.
What types of holiday accident can we discuss?
Accidents on holiday may include slips, trips and falls at hotels, accidents around swimming pools, accidents in restaurants or leisure facilities, injuries during organised excursions, road traffic accidents abroad, or accidents caused by unsafe premises or poor maintenance.
Every case depends on the facts. We can discuss what happened, where the accident took place, who may have been responsible, and whether a claim may be possible.
Package holidays and accidents abroad
Holiday accident claims can be more complicated than some other personal injury claims. The position may depend on whether the holiday was booked as a package, whether the accident happened in the UK or abroad, and which company or organisation was responsible for the location or activity.
We can talk through the circumstances and explain whether the matter appears to be something we may be able to help with.
What evidence may help?
Useful evidence can include photographs of the accident location, photographs of the hazard, witness details, hotel or accident reports, booking documents, travel documents, complaints made at the time, medical records, receipts, treatment costs and evidence of any time off work or lost earnings.
If the accident happened abroad, it may also help to keep details of the hotel, tour operator, excursion provider, local medical treatment, travel insurer and any local authority or police involvement.
What if the accident happened abroad?
Accidents abroad can involve additional issues, including foreign law, different limitation periods, overseas insurers, local evidence and questions about which court or legal process applies.
This does not necessarily mean that a claim cannot be made, but it is important to consider the position carefully and obtain advice as early as possible.
Medical evidence and financial losses
Medical evidence is usually needed to value a personal injury claim. Depending on the injury, this may involve GP records, hospital records, travel medical records or an independent medical report.
Financial losses may include treatment costs, travel expenses, lost earnings, care and assistance, damaged property, additional holiday expenses or other losses caused by the accident.
Do I need to decide straight away?
No. A free initial discussion can help you understand your options before deciding whether to make a claim.
We will explain whether we may be able to help, what evidence may be needed, how the claim process works, and what the likely next steps would be.
Clear fees from the outset
If we can act for you under a no win, no fee agreement, our standard success fee is 25% inclusive of VAT.
We explain our fees clearly before you decide whether to proceed. We do not add hidden extras or require you to take out ATE insurance as part of our standard personal injury service.
Speak to HW Solicitors
If you have been injured while on holiday and would like to understand your options, contact HW Solicitors for a free initial discussion.