Accident Abroad Claims & Holiday Injury Compensation

A Holiday Accident Claim is compensation you can receive if you are injured on holiday due to the negligence of a third party. It can ensure you are unburdened with unforeseen expenses or derailed travel plans following an injury abroad. These claims help protect you from the financial and emotional toll of mishaps abroad, allowing you to focus on recovery. Seeking professional legal assistance is crucial to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. We specialise in helping travellers navigate the complex process of filing claims for accidents overseas.

Thousands of holidaymakers sustain injuries while on holiday abroad each year. You might have slipped on a wet hotel lobby floor or needed stitches from damaged furniture. If the accident was caused by someone else’s negligence, you can likely seek compensation.

Accidents abroad can be traumatic, ruining your holiday and causing ongoing pain and suffering; this can restrict your ability to work and result in lost earnings, adding stress to your situation.

If you or a loved one have been injured while on holiday, our specialist Holiday Injury Solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve. We assist at each stage of the process, from securing compensation and recovering lost earnings to arranging medical treatment and rehabilitative care.

You don’t have to pursue compensation for your holiday accident claim alone. Trust the expertise of PSR Solicitors. We’re here to help.

No Win No Fee Holiday Injury Claims

No charges, even if your Holiday Injury Claim is unsuccessful
No ATE Insurance to pay
Direct access to your own qualified Solicitor
We don't pay referral fees... so you keep more of your compensation
Holiday Injury Claim Specialists

How can PSR Solicitors help?

Accidents abroad can often be more harrowing than those that occur at home. You may not know the language and will likely be unfamiliar with how the country’s healthcare system works, adding additional stress to an already traumatic situation. In addition, your injury may require you to stay in the hospital or result in you needing to rest and recuperate in your hotel room, ruining a much anticipated holiday.

The ease with which you can make a holiday accident claim depends on how you booked your holiday. If you booked your flights, accommodation, and any excursions directly yourself, or if you booked your trip through an unlicensed travel company, then any claim will need to be made in the country where the accident occurred, adding to the complexity and cost of your claim, whilst also decreasing your chances of success. However, if you booked a package holiday with the appropriate ABTA & ATOL protections or similar, you can pursue your claim against the tour operator once back in the UK with a greater prospect of successfully claiming.

Our experienced holiday injury lawyers can help you with a wide range of holiday accident claims, including:

Swimming pool accidents
Slipping accidents on wet tiles
Damaged furniture
Unsafe stairs
Water slide injuries
Accidents at the airport
Accidents on a plane
Accidents on a boat

If you are looking to claim holiday accident compensation and want free advice from a fully qualified No Win No Fee Solicitor, contact us now.

Using one of our specialist holiday accident claims solicitors ensures that you maximise your chances of winning your holiday accident claim and receiving all of the compensation and help that you are entitled to, all on a no-win, no-fee basis; this means you won’t have any legal costs to pay if your claim is unsuccessful so No Win No Fee = No Risk To You.

Claiming compensation as a foreign traveller holidaying in England and Wales

If you are an overseas traveller who has decided to take a holiday in England or Wales and have suffered an accident during your stay, you could be entitled to make a compensation claim.

Whether you have suffered an injury in a car accident that was not your fault or sustained injury in a slip or trip in a public place, the fact that you reside in a different country does not need to prevent you from using our services.

So, if you are from overseas and feel you have a legitimate compensation claim for your holiday accident, call us for free, impartial legal advice.

What are the most common forms of holiday accident?

Whether you are taking a much-needed holiday or are overseas working, accidents are just as likely to happen on foreign shores as in the UK.

Whilst some accidents are just that, accidents, others are caused by the negligent or reckless actions of others, entitling you to pursue compensation. Some of the most common types of holiday accidents our accident abroad solicitors deal with include:

Holiday slips, trips and falls: Slips, trips and falls are commonplace on holidays, especially around the hotel pool, where wet floors pose a slipping risk to guests. Other areas, such as the lobby and the bar area, can also pose a slipping risk, as guests who have used the pool walk around the hotel dripping water on the floor. Slips and trips on stairs and falls from balconies are common accidents on holidays. If you have sustained an injury due to a slip, trip or fall while on holiday and feel that somebody else’s actions are to blame for your injuries, call us for a free, no-obligation assessment of your accident abroad claim.
Road traffic accidents abroad: Our team of personal injury solicitors are experts in helping victims of road traffic accidents abroad secure the compensation and assistance they deserve. Whether you were injured whilst a passenger or driver of a hire car, were struck as a pedestrian or on a coach or bus that crashed, if the accident was someone else’s fault, then you are entitled to pursue compensation for your injuries.
Accidents at sea abroad: Some people enjoy the relaxation offered by a leisurely cruise, while others may book a short boat trip or hire a boat whilst on holiday; whatever the circumstances, if your journey results in some form of accident that causes you or a loved one injury, then you could be entitled to pursue a claim.
Sporting activity injuries: On holiday, many people like to try new sporting activities such as scuba diving, water skiing or surfing. When we do so, we entrust that the company running the activity offers suitable training, provides the proper safety equipment, and ensures that the level of risk is appropriate for our experience and abilities. Sadly, this is not always the case and accidents happen, causing harm to customers. If you suffered an injury due to inadequate training or safety equipment, faulty hire equipment or inadequate risk management, you have grounds to claim compensation for your injuries.

Frequently Asked Questions

To make a travel accident claim, you should gather all relevant information and evidence about the accident, including medical reports, photographs, witness statements and any correspondence with local authorities or your travel insurance provider. Contact a solicitor experienced in holiday accident claims to guide you through the process and ensure your claim is handled professionally and efficiently.

If you’re injured abroad, seek immediate medical attention and keep all medical records and receipts. Report the incident to local authorities and your travel insurer. Document the scene with photos and gather witness statements if possible. Upon returning to the UK, consult with a solicitor specialising in holiday accident claims to discuss your options.

The average compensation payout for an injury abroad can vary widely depending on the severity of the injury, the circumstances of the accident and the impact on your life. Accident abroad compensation amounts can range from a few thousand pounds for minor injuries to significantly higher amounts for severe or life-changing injuries. A solicitor can provide a more accurate estimate based on the specifics of your case.

You typically have three years from the date of the accident to make a holiday accident claim for compensation. However, the time limits can vary depending on the country where the accident occurred and the specifics of your situation. It’s crucial to consult with a solicitor as soon as possible to ensure your claim is filed within the appropriate time frame.

Yes, if you had an accident while on holiday in the UK, you can still make a holiday accident claim. The process is similar to making a claim for an accident that happened abroad. Collect all relevant evidence and seek legal advice from a solicitor experienced in handling holiday accident claims to ensure your case is managed properly.

Contact our Holiday Accident Claims solicitors

If you wish to seek compensation for an accident on holiday and you want free advice from a fully qualified solicitor then please contact us now. Using one of our specialist accident abroad lawyers ensures that you have a better chance of success and receiving all of the compensation and help that you are entitled to all on a no-win, no-fee basis.

Accredited by the Law Society for our expertise in handling personal injury claims and having been awarded the Law Society’s Lexcel Practice Management Standard for our exemplary client service, employing the services of us offers you the peace of mind that you have the experts on your side.

With offices in Colwyn Bay, Ellesmere Port, Rhyl, Shotton, Wrexham and Chester, we are a leading Personal Injury Law Firm in Wales and Personal Injury Lawyers in Cheshire.

We regularly act for clients on holiday accident claims across North Wales, Cheshire, Merseyside, and Liverpool. As recognised expert personal injury solicitors, we can support your needs wherever you live in Wales, England and Northern Ireland.

The team at PSR Solicitors can best help you with your holiday injury compensation claim. For confidential, professional legal advice, don’t hesitate to contact us today.

Make an Accident Claim No Win No Fee today

If you have been involved in an accident or been injured in any way in the past three years, through no fault of your own, contact us today and speak to one of our team so that we can help you get your life back on track.

Richard Layfield LLB (Hons)

Solicitor - Head of Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

As an experienced personal injury and civil litigation Solicitor, I represent Claimants in all manner of personal injury case work including injuries as a result of Medical Negligence, Road Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Work, and Occupiers Liability Accidents. I handle all types off personal injury claims from the minor right through to complex, serious injury claims.

VIEW PROFILE