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The British take around 45 million holidays a year, according to last year’s figures. Almost two million people take a cruise, and around one million a snowsports holiday.

Among the people who travel abroad over the next few months, there will be some who experience an accident or injury, which could range from a minor inconvenience to something life-changing.

If you do have the misfortune to suffer an injury or ill-health abroad, there are steps you can take at the time to protect your interests and claim compensation.

The precise details of how and what you can claim vary according to the circumstances and also the type of travel. Compensation for accidents on cruise ships is governed by one international convention and accidents on international flights by another. There are also specific UK regulations around compensation for negligence during package holidays. 

However, it is useful to follow a few general rules if you are able to:

  • make notes about what happened as soon as you can
  • take photos or videos - with road traffic accidents, try to photograph number plates, and the position and state of the vehicles
  • find out names and contact details of any witnesses
  • report any incidents to hotel/accommodation providers and/or tour reps while you are still abroad
  • report any incident, damage or injury to your insurers swiftly
  • seek professional medical attention for injuries while still abroad, and try to get copies of any medical records
  • Obtain legal advice as soon as possible after your return, as there are time bars on compensation claims.

In addition, having your legal arrangements in good order can prove useful in the event of an accident. For example, a Power of Attorney (PoA) allowing someone else to manage your finances or your business can be invaluable if you become unable to do this yourself.

Our experienced personal injury specialists can help you if you have been injured or are involved in an accident abroad. 

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