Compansation Claims in Spain
Food Poisoning In Spain
Being taken ill at home is bad enough but if this happens whilst on holiday it can be a nightmare. Food poisoning is the most common complaint by holidaymakers usually caused by the hotel failing to meet the required standards of hygiene.
Many people may put an upset stomach down to a change in diet or water but recently there have been record numbers of claims made against hotels in Spain by British tourists. The types of illness include salmonella and E.Coli which can lead to nasty after effects such as irritable bowell syndrome which can last for a long time.
If the hotel has failed in it`s duty of care in the preparation of food or generally in it`s standard of hygiene and you become ill because of it you will have a claim against the tour operator with whom you booked your holiday. You can also bring your claim in the UK rather than having to make it in Spain.
It is also worth mentioning that if you have suffered food poisoning in Spain then it is likely that other people in your hotel will have suffered the same fate as they will have been eating the same food. You should, if possible, take their details to help you with your claim. You should also make sure you obtain medical treatment and keep your receipts for outlay.
For advice or assistance call us on 08000 154321
Legionnaire's Disease In Spain
This is a particularly nasty illness being an uncommon form of Pneumonia and if you are unfortunate to catch it your holiday will be ruined.
Legionnaires` is spread through aerosols of water containing the legionella germ usually air conditioning systems and cooling towers.
If a hotel fails to properly maintain its water systems legionella can grow and if undetected can affect many people. It is particularly dangerous to older people. The incubation time from infection to illness is 2 to 10 days but usually 3 to 6 days.
The disease is usually transmitted through breathing in aerosols from contaminated air conditioning systems, showers and spas. The disease is not thought to be transmittable from person to person.
The symptoms may not become apparent until you return home. It would be helpful in locating the source if you can contact anyone else at your hotel or ship to see if they know of anyone else infected.
If you have contracted Legionnaires` you may be able to make a claim and we at Worldwide Holiday Claims can assist.
For advice or assistance call us on 08000 154321
Road accident in Spain
Following a change in the law in 2003, if you have a road accident in Spain that is not your fault and you suffer injury and loss you can now bring your claim for compensation in the UK.
The incidence of road accidents in Spain is higher than in the UK and many British drivers are killed or injured in such accidents. All cars insured in Spain are registered on a database and therefore, provided you have kept details of the driver and registration number of the vehicle at fault, it should be possible to obtain the identity of the insurers.
The insurers will nominate someone to deal with the claim in the UK and this will make your claim for compensation easier to make as it can be dealt with by a British lawyer without you having to find and pay for one in Spain.
If you have the misfortune of having an accident in Spain which is not your fault, you must take details of the other vehicle and driver and if possible the name and address of any witness. This will help you in making a successful claim for your compensation claim. You should also keep receipts for all out of pocket expenses which you suffer as a result of your accident such as medical fees.
For advice or assistance call us on 08000 154321
Accidents On Flights To Spain
If you have an accident during your flight to Spain or even when embarking or disembarking from the aircraft you may well have a claim for compensation against the airline or the tour operator who arranged your holiday.
The liability of the air carrier is set out in the 1999 Montreal Convention which states that if a passenger suffers bodily injury during the flight or whilst embarking or disembarking then the airline is liable in damages. This is called strict liability and you do not need to show that the accident was the airline`s fault.
It even means that if you are taken by bus from the terminal building to the aircraft by bus, if the bus has an accident or brakes sharply, and you are injured, then they would be liable.
Common types of accidents on aircraft are:
*
Objects falling out of overhead lockers
*
Aisle passengers getting hit by food trolleys
*
Burns from spilt food and drinks
*
Trips and tumbles
If you suffer an injury on a flight to Spain you should make sure that you report this immediately to the staff and keep the flight details.
We at Worldwide Holiday Claims can assist you in your claim for compensation. Our solicitors operate on a no win no fee basis and you keep 100% of your damages. We provide a fast and efficient service and will speak to you in plain English.
For advice or assistance call us on 08000 154321
Being taken ill at home is bad enough but if this happens whilst on holiday it can be a nightmare. Food poisoning is the most common complaint by holidaymakers usually caused by the hotel failing to meet the required standards of hygiene.
Many people may put an upset stomach down to a change in diet or water but recently there have been record numbers of claims made against hotels in Spain by British tourists. The types of illness include salmonella and E.Coli which can lead to nasty after effects such as irritable bowell syndrome which can last for a long time.
If the hotel has failed in it`s duty of care in the preparation of food or generally in it`s standard of hygiene and you become ill because of it you will have a claim against the tour operator with whom you booked your holiday. You can also bring your claim in the UK rather than having to make it in Spain.
It is also worth mentioning that if you have suffered food poisoning in Spain then it is likely that other people in your hotel will have suffered the same fate as they will have been eating the same food. You should, if possible, take their details to help you with your claim. You should also make sure you obtain medical treatment and keep your receipts for outlay.
For advice or assistance call us on 08000 154321
Legionnaire's Disease In Spain
This is a particularly nasty illness being an uncommon form of Pneumonia and if you are unfortunate to catch it your holiday will be ruined.
Legionnaires` is spread through aerosols of water containing the legionella germ usually air conditioning systems and cooling towers.
If a hotel fails to properly maintain its water systems legionella can grow and if undetected can affect many people. It is particularly dangerous to older people. The incubation time from infection to illness is 2 to 10 days but usually 3 to 6 days.
The disease is usually transmitted through breathing in aerosols from contaminated air conditioning systems, showers and spas. The disease is not thought to be transmittable from person to person.
The symptoms may not become apparent until you return home. It would be helpful in locating the source if you can contact anyone else at your hotel or ship to see if they know of anyone else infected.
If you have contracted Legionnaires` you may be able to make a claim and we at Worldwide Holiday Claims can assist.
For advice or assistance call us on 08000 154321
Road accident in Spain
Following a change in the law in 2003, if you have a road accident in Spain that is not your fault and you suffer injury and loss you can now bring your claim for compensation in the UK.
The incidence of road accidents in Spain is higher than in the UK and many British drivers are killed or injured in such accidents. All cars insured in Spain are registered on a database and therefore, provided you have kept details of the driver and registration number of the vehicle at fault, it should be possible to obtain the identity of the insurers.
The insurers will nominate someone to deal with the claim in the UK and this will make your claim for compensation easier to make as it can be dealt with by a British lawyer without you having to find and pay for one in Spain.
If you have the misfortune of having an accident in Spain which is not your fault, you must take details of the other vehicle and driver and if possible the name and address of any witness. This will help you in making a successful claim for your compensation claim. You should also keep receipts for all out of pocket expenses which you suffer as a result of your accident such as medical fees.
For advice or assistance call us on 08000 154321
Accidents On Flights To Spain
If you have an accident during your flight to Spain or even when embarking or disembarking from the aircraft you may well have a claim for compensation against the airline or the tour operator who arranged your holiday.
The liability of the air carrier is set out in the 1999 Montreal Convention which states that if a passenger suffers bodily injury during the flight or whilst embarking or disembarking then the airline is liable in damages. This is called strict liability and you do not need to show that the accident was the airline`s fault.
It even means that if you are taken by bus from the terminal building to the aircraft by bus, if the bus has an accident or brakes sharply, and you are injured, then they would be liable.
Common types of accidents on aircraft are:
*
Objects falling out of overhead lockers
*
Aisle passengers getting hit by food trolleys
*
Burns from spilt food and drinks
*
Trips and tumbles
If you suffer an injury on a flight to Spain you should make sure that you report this immediately to the staff and keep the flight details.
We at Worldwide Holiday Claims can assist you in your claim for compensation. Our solicitors operate on a no win no fee basis and you keep 100% of your damages. We provide a fast and efficient service and will speak to you in plain English.
For advice or assistance call us on 08000 154321
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