Some Tips for Making a Successful Holiday Claim

By Thom Sanders

Holidays can be fantastic and full of unforgettable memories that are treasured for a lifetime, but they can also be filled with equally unforgettable memories if an accident or injury occurs whilst enjoying time away from home. Thanks to various laws in the UK, those who are injured abroad through no fault of their own could be entitled to seek compensation.

Making a claim for compensation requires the skills of an experienced solicitor and their advice and knowledge are crucial for making a successful case in the event of such common holiday calamities as food poisoning, slipping on hotel property, experiencing problems with flights and more. Although they will be able to offer advice tailored to individual cases, there are a few things worth bearing in mind when making a claim.

1. Keep evidence - Although dealing with the problem at hand will be the main priority, it is well worth documenting the accident or event to aid the progress of the claim. Taking photos, recording videos and noting down the details of witnesses may not be the first thing to be concerned about, but evidence can really help ease the way to a successful claim.


2. Be reasonable - A holiday can be very personal, particularly if it is for a wedding, honeymoon or celebration, which means that it can be very easy to get emotional about the compensation claim and be extremely demanding. Keeping a cool head and being reasonable but firm will aid a case in court but also help in your interactions with solicitors. Some holiday situations, such as in the case of a wedding abroad or a honeymoon, can call for a claim if they fall far below expectations, as compensation can be awarded for loss of enjoyment during an expensive and momentous break. It is even more important to remember to be reasonable if making a claim for this particularly emotive reason.


3. Make use of a solicitor and respect their procedures - To make a successful claim with the help of a solicitor, a reasonable attempt to resolve the issue outside of court is needed before legal action is taken. A number of claims can be settled before reaching the courts, but these need to be done as close to the happening of the accident as possible. In terms of personal injury or third-party liability, the advice of a solicitor is essential and many offer free consultations to see if the case is genuine before any further action is taken.

This article was written by Thom Sanders on behalf of Geoffrey Leaver, who can provide professional and qualified personal injury solicitors who can help those who have suffered from an accident at the work place or in everyday life gain the compensation that they are entitled to.

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