Claiming after a holiday accident
Many Britons on holiday suffer injuriesrelated to road traffic crash, accidents in their accommodation, by the pool or while on an excursion and food poisoning incidents.
According to legal sources, Britons can now seek appropriate redress in the UK following a holiday accident abroad.
The current law is much tighter to an extent that tour operators and hotels are required to ensure that their customers’ accommodation is safe and meets the specified hygiene standards with guarantees that clients are not risking injury, disease or infection.
Where an accident happens in the hotel or its premises, the Package Tour Regulations 1992 allows Britons to sue the Tour Operator in the English courts if they were on a package holiday.
Industry sources say that the tricky nature of road accidents mean that it is possible to sue the negligent driver or his or her insurers in Britain through the European 4th Motor Directive, however, if this is not possible a legal action can still be raised in the foreign country.
Those pursuing legal address have been urged to be aware of the time limits for bringing action which vary from one country to another.
The injured party’s holiday provider may appoint lawyers if the policy has legal expenses insurance. However, a significant number of expert injury lawyers can deal with claims on a No win No Fee basis.
Updated on 3/13/2009