If you’ve been injured or become ill while on holiday abroad and it wasn’t your fault you could be entitled to compensation.
But should you claim on your travel insurance or seek specialist legal advice from an accident abroad claims expert?
Listen to travel lawyer Tracy Stansfield explain why it’s important to seek damages from the travel company or the airline you booked with and not your own insurer.
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A British skier with 60 years’ experience who was left with two broken arms after another skier ploughed into him during a holiday in France is urging others to report incidents to the local police and piste security offices as soon as possible. 78-year-old Michael Bond, who was in the resort of Les Menuires, France, […]
As a travel litigation and serious accidents abroad claims solicitor, I outline the circumstances when you may be able to claim for a winter sports injury. Winter sports are more popular than ever before. Every year, thousands of people head for the slopes to create and share memorable moments with family and friends. Unfortunately, the […]
If you don’t have travel insurance for your next holiday, then you won’t be alone. According to a survey by ABTA almost 10 million British travellers went abroad without the right cover over the last year. But without it you could be putting yourself and your family at risk, especially if you are injured on […]
It is often assumed that you get wiser as you get older. Surprisingly, that’s not actually the case when it comes to taking out travel insurance for a winter sports holiday – according to new research by ABTA. In a recent survey carried out on behalf of ABTA (the UK’s largest travel association), holidaymakers over […]
The way Britons book their holidays has changed hugely in recent years and we are now without doubt in the age of the online ‘package holiday’. We’re increasingly advised to shop around and seek a bargain for everything that we buy, with many websites able to deliver the same products at much lower prices. The […]
Britons are putting price over protection when jetting off on their holidays in the sun with many admitting they skip on taking out insurance cover to lower the cost of their break. 18-24s the most care-free with 42% holidaying without cover A third admit to simply buying ‘cheapest’ insurance available Londoners most likely to seek […]
A holidaymaker who suffered serious food poisoning while on holiday at a Dominican Republic all-inclusive resort was admitted to hospital on returning home to the UK. The man had booked a two week stay with his partner at The Grand Palladium Bavaro Resort & Spa in July of this year. The resort is booked by […]
One travel firm specialising in ocean voyages says it’s having its busiest booking period ever and a recent survey suggests passengers see cruise ships as offering security, relaxation and great facilities. Whenever you embark on a cruise, the crew, cruise carrier and tour operator have a duty of care to you as a passenger. It […]
Hudgell Solicitors’ specialist Travel Litigation team is currently investigating the cause of illnesses suffered by guests staying at the Leonardo Laura Beach Hotel in Cyprus this summer. Symptoms included severe sickness and diarrhoea, body aches and stomach cramps. Some guests who have contacted our lawyers subsequently tested for positive for cryptosporidium – an illness which […]
