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You may be entitled to receive compensation if you have sustained an injury, illness or have been involved in an accident whilst on holiday you may be entitled to claim compensation. If the injury was sustained whilst you were holidaying in the UK, the claim could be dealt with similarly to any other personal injury claim. However, if the injury occurred whilst holidaying aboard certain rules may apply throughout the conduct of your case.<\/p>\n

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Claiming for injuries aboard. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The tour operator is responsible for you whilst you are on holiday and staying in one of their assigned hotels, restaurants, activity parks etc. Therefore, if necessary health and safety regulations are not exercised correctly, and as a result you have sustain an injury, illness or are involved in an accident then the tour operator could be held responsible. <\/p>\n

Cruises<\/strong> \u2013 if you are injured whilst cruising, it may be possible that a claim can be issued against the insurance company covering the cruise liner itself. <\/p>\n

Airlines<\/strong> \u2013 if you are injured on a fight, it may be possible that a claim of compensation can be issued against the airline. <\/p>\n

What to do if injured whilst aboard:<\/strong>
\nReport the injury, illness or accident to the hotel staff and travel representative at the time the incident occurs. Record the accident in the necessary accident book. Take names and addresses of any witnesses to the incident. Take photographs of the area the accident happened and any visible injuries. Keep all receipts relating to the extra costs that you incur as a result of your injury, such as; travel expenses and prescription costs.<\/p>\n

If you want further information on pursuing a claim for an accident abroad<\/a>, feel free to call us without any obligation on 0800 634 75 75.
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