- Whether you can demonstrate that your illness resulted directly from negligence by the hotel or tour operator.
- Whether you can prove that you suffered losses, injuries, or distress due to your holiday illness.
- Cases that involve children can be brought at any time before the child turns 21.
- Cases that involve someone who lacks mental capacity are not subject to a time limit, unless they happen to regain their mental capacity.
- Consulting and evaluating your circumstances: when you first call us, we will begin by assessing your experiences, offering initial guidance on what you can expect going forward, and assessing whether your claim is likely to be successful.
- Gathering evidence: the next step will be to begin building your case. Gathering evidence is crucial to this. Our team will assist you every step of the way in identifying sources of evidence and gathering them to support your case effectively.
- Submitting your claim: your solicitor will manage all of the communication between the relevant authorities and the other party on your behalf. Once your case is strong enough, we will approach the other party and notify them that a holiday sickness claim is being made against them.
- Negotiating: your solicitor will work to claim compensation from the other party by negotiating the issue with them. In most holiday sickness cases, court proceedings are not necessary and an agreement can be made. However, should the issue need to go to court, your solicitor will present your case for you.
- Settling: if your holiday illness compensation claim is successful, we will finalise the agreement, ensuring the compensation you receive reflects your experience and hardship.
An illness can turn a relaxing holiday into an ordeal. For those who have unfortunately fallen ill, understanding how to make a holiday sickness compensation claim is essential, offering the opportunity to reclaim lost funds or claim for general suffering.
The team at Graham Coffey & Co Solicitors is experienced in managing these types of claims, providing expert guidance and unwavering support at each stage. In the following holiday sickness claims guide, we explain what making a holiday illness claim involves, why it is important, and outline the steps you should take to do so.
What is a holiday sickness claim?
A holiday sickness claim is a legal process initiated by a person who has experienced illness while on holiday, either abroad or within the UK. These claims oftenrelate to package holidays where responsibility can lie with the travel company that arranged them, and are therefore sometimes referred to as package holiday claims. Illnesses that may warrant a holiday illness claim span a broad spectrum, from food-borne diseases and food poisoning to injuries sustained within the premises of the holiday accommodation or from animals.
Why should you seek to claim holiday sickness compensation?
Falling ill while on holiday can be expensive, especially if you are outside of the UK and need medical attention. It is easy to forget that many other countries do not have free healthcare like the UK, and medical bills can rack up quickly if you find yourself in this situation.
As well as the medical costs, there is also the value of the holiday time that is lost, and the emotional trauma associated with holiday sickness.
Holiday illness compensation allows you to recover finances that you may have lost due to your illness, but also offer a payout that aims to equate to your physical and mental suffering.
In addition to the financial benefits of claiming compensation, taking legal action against a negligent holiday provider will hold it accountable for its failures and may reduce the chances of other holiday-goers experiencing similar issues.
Are you eligible to claim holiday illness compensation?
Whether you can make a holiday sickness claim depends on:
Evidence such as medical documents, photographs documenting unsanitary conditions, or statements from other holidaymakers can play a critical role in substantiating a claim.
You should take steps to make a holiday illness claim as soon as possible. Most claims of this nature are subject to a three-year time limit. If you fail to bring your claim within three years, it will most likely not be accepted as valid. However, there are some exceptions to this:
For more information on the specifics of these exceptions, speak to an expert holiday sickness claims solicitor - such as those at Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors - as soon as possible.
How to make a holiday sickness claim with Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors
The prospect of making a holiday sickness claim can be daunting, so our goal is to streamline the claim process without compromising on results. Here is an outline of our approach:
Our solicitors are holiday sickness claims specialists. We have a history of successfully securing compensation for our clients, treating each case with dedication and professionalism. Our personalised approach ensures that you receive support at every stage, from initial consultation to the final settlement.
Holiday sickness claims are often more straightforward than they are given credit for, and it can be easy to assume that these claims are too complex or not worth pursuing. However, with professional legal advice, holiday sickness claims can be navigated smoothly and can prove worthwhile for those affected.
Contact us
If you have experienced illness on holiday due to the negligence of a provider or organisation, reach out to Graham Coffey & Co Solicitors. We will help you to understand your position and are committed to supporting you throughout the process.
To learn more, call us today on 0161 200 2999, or fill out an online form to arrange a time for us to call you back.