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When you're about to set off on your dream holiday, a holiday accident is likely to be far from your mind. Thailand is a popular destination for many British holidaymakers, especially with younger travellers who backpack around the country. Many holidaymakers adopt a very different mindset abroad and are likely to try things that they would never dream of doing at home. While this can lead to lots of exciting experiences and great fun, it can also put holidaymakers at greater risk of encountering an injury while on holiday.
Road accidents account for a large proportion of holiday accidents every year in Thailand. Many tourists take advantage of the cheap and widely unregulated car rental as a way of seeing the country. Many of the car rental garages will not carry out proper checks on the drivers who hire their vehicles and many unlicensed drivers will exploit this. The vehicles themselves are also poorly looked after meaning that many hire cars are un-roadworthy and potentially dangerous.
Phuket is a particularly popular tourist destination in Thailand with a lot of holiday resorts and popular clubbing spots. It is also home to some of the country's worst road accident statistics with drunken driving being the biggest cause of all the region's crashes. On New Year's Day in 2010, there were 686 road accidents in Thailand which left 70 dead and a further 737 injured. While a break down of the nationalities of those injured was not immediately reported, it is likely that this figure may have included several British tourists in the country to see in the New Year from a different part of the world.
While holidaymakers may never dream of drinking and driving in the UK, many tourists may get caught up in the holiday atmosphere and be tempted to drive after having a few drinks. With its popular party culture, British tourists in Thailand are also more likely to drink more in the evenings and so are more likely to still be over the limit the next morning without realising it.
A holiday accident can ruin what should be a dream holiday in Thailand. While a trip abroad often offers the opportunity to try new experiences and unwind, this 'holiday mentality' can easily become recklessness and lead the holidaymaker into dangerous situations such as drink driving or driving an un-roadworthy rental car.
Those who wish to hire a car in Thailand should try and source a reputable company such as one recommended in a guide to the country. Extra insurance is likely to be needed to cover accidents you may have, as well as a copy of your driver's licence. While policing may not be as strict on drink drivers, this should not be used as a reason for driving while over the limit.
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If you have been in a holiday accident caused by a drunk driver, you deserve to gain compensation for any personal injuries you sustained.
At YouClaim, our experienced team of no win no fee personal injury lawyers will give you all the help and legal advice you need to ensure you have the best possible chance of making a successful claim.
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