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"Dangerous holiday" is one of those phrases that in an ideal world would be completely oxymoronic. However, as any solicitor engaged in the business of holiday accident claim litigation understands, there is indeed such a thing as the dangerous holiday, and for any holidaymaker who "enjoys" one of these, the trauma can be long-lasting.
The Dominican Republic Hotel where mealtime is like Russian roulette
There is a special kind of holidaymaker who is a thrill seeker, rather than looking for rest and relaxation, this tourist will seek high-energy experiences by engaging in activities such as bungee jumping, paragliding, white water rafting, parachuting or rock climbing.
Some term this kind of thrill seeking as a manifestation of the "Russian roulette instinct", a desire to feel more alive by being closer to death. However, most people go on holiday simply to get away from it all by spending some time lazing about somewhere pleasant with a good book, good wine and good food; we certainly don't expect mealtime to be a kind of Russian roulette.
This, however, has frequently been the reality for guests at one notorious hotel in the Dominican Republic. Over the past decade the hotel has been the source of a number of outbreaks, from E.coli to norovirus, with personal injury solicitors helping those affected claim illness compensation which, when combined, easily hits the six-figure mark.
Greece is it the weather, the booze, the tour operators or the locals?
No one can be sure what it is about Greece and Brits which frequently doesn't mix, but the statistics don't lie. In Greece between April 2005 and April 2006 there were more hospitalisations (955) of British holidaymakers than in any other country; inevitably, this statistic has an impact on the British tourist holiday accident claim rate from the country too.
Furthermore, there were also more reported rapes of UK nationals in Greece than in anywhere else in the world, meaning it is essential that all women travellers to the country do their utmost to ensure their safety before travelling to the country.
Planning ahead
Although both the Dominican Republic and Greece are fantastic and exotic places with much to recommend them, what these two examples do is his help remind us all that planning ahead and being aware may just help us avoid a "dangerous holiday".
Making a claim for holiday accident injuries
YouClaim has a specialist team of dedicated holiday injury and illness solicitors.
All have experience in handling compensation claims for accidents suffered while on holiday, whether here in the UK or abroad.
Regardless of the circumstances, if you feel that another party, perhaps a hotel, tour operator or restaurant, is liable for your pain, suffering and injury, we can help you establish whether you might have a case for claiming compensation.
Here at YouClaim, we extend the definition of no win, no fee service, to provide legal representation that, win or lose, is cost free from start to finish.
Our 100 percent compensation promise is our undertaking to you that no cut will ever be taken from any settlement awarded you.
To speak in confidence and without obligation to an advisor, echat, fill out an online claim form or call today, on 0800 10 757 95.
