Accidents & Illness On Holiday In Spain

If you are taken ill or have an accident whilst on holiday in Spain which is down to someone else`s actions, then you will probably have a claim for compensation. If this occurs whilst you are on a "package" holiday then the likelihood is that you will have a claim against the tour operator who organized the holiday.

Tour operators have a duty of care to their customers to ensure that the accommodation attains certain standards of hygiene and safety. If the hotel that you are staying in fails to reach this standard and this causes you illness, injury or loss, then they are liable to pay compensation.

Previously an injured person had to bring their claim in the country where the incident happened. This is now not true and in most cases you can bring your action in the UK.

There are certain things that you must do if you are unfortunate enough to become ill or have an accident on holiday in Spain.

• You must make sure that the travel representative of the tour operator is informed
• Take the names and addresses of any witnesses so there is corroboration of your story
• Take photographs of the location if you have had an accident
• Make sure that you complete an official accident report form. The tour operator will have this
• The hotel should have an accident book, make sure that your incident is entered in it
• Make sure you have adequate medical treatment and keep details and receipts of all expenses that you incur.

Hundreds of thousands of people from the UK visit Spain every year and many who suffer an illness or injury fail to claim compensation to which they would be entitled because they do not realize that they can claim.
We at Farnworth Rose Solicitors/Worldwide Holiday Claims can act on your behalf and make sure that you do not miss out on the compensation to which you are entitled.

Our legal team are experienced in handling claims in Spain and will deal with you in a professional and efficient way maximizing your damages. We work on a no win no fee basis which means that you keep 100% of your damages. To contact us please call 0845 337 0654