Holiday accidents


For most people their holiday is the highlight of their year. A time to rest, relax, and enjoy getting away from it all. If accidents or illnesses occur whilst on holiday it is often a frustrating and expensive time. Simpson Millar LLP can help you recover compensation for those times and reclaim your out-of-pocket expenses.


We can help you recover the following on a “no win no fee” basis:


  • personal injury/illness damages
  • loss of earnings
  • cost of medical treatment and expenses
  • cost of return flights
  • travel expenses, such as taxi fares etc
  • loss of enjoyment to your holiday
  • plus many more out of pocket expenses

We are currently seeking compensation for a client who had an accident whilst at a hotel in Fuertaventura. Whilst he was in the main restaurant for breakfast, he slipped on water leaking from a faulty chiller cabinet, causing him to hit his ribs on a nearby counter before landing heavily on his knees. He broke 2 ribs in the accident as well as sustaining soft tissue injuries to his kness. We have an admission of liability and we are currently awaiting the report from the medical expert.


Guide to holiday accidents and illnesses PDF file



Are you?


  • Receiving reduced earnings as a result of your accident or illness due to sickness absence, you could claim under your Critical Illness Policy. Contact our financial services team to find out if you can claim
  • Experiencing pressure from your employer to return to work, your employer may be in breach of your Employment Law rights. Our employment law team can assist you further with this

Complexities can arise when pursuing claims against establishments or persons in a foreign country, our extensive experience in handling holiday accident claims means our specialist solicitors will provide excellent advice and assistance.


Our commitment


  • "No win no fee"
  • Professional expert advice
  • Guaranteed 100% compensation
  • Friendly & approachable solicitors
  • Free initial assessment

Memberships


As members of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel our solicitors undergo annual training and assessments to ensure that our clients get the very best service possible.


Contact us now to discuss how we can help you by completing our, no obligation, online enquiry form and we will call you back or you can call us directly on 0844 858 3300.


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