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Get insured while travelling or risk holiday accident nightmares

Many tourists are failing to buy travel insurance exposing themselves to the risk of having no cover in case of holiday accidents.

Research reveals the number of people who go on holiday without cover can be as high as 80 per centl.

This statistic is alarming when considering how devastating an accident on holiday can be. In one nightmare case, a female holidaymaker suffered a broken neck in a bus crash.

The woman from England was travelling across the southern African country of Namibia when the minibus she was driving in rolled over.

Many of the passengers were hurt with some losing limbs in the crash. The woman who suffered a broken neck was knocked unconscious.

She said, "I remember the horrific scene at the hospital. There were people from the minibus covered in blood and people screaming in pain. It was awful."

Several British passengers were seriously and permanently injured in the minibus smash. UK solicitors investigated bringing legal action against the tour company that organised the trip. Lawyers believed the accident could have been avoided.

Insurance experts recommend holidaymakers ensure they are fully covered. People can overlook the major cost implications associated with accidents that occur on holidays.

For example, long distance ambulance trips home following a holiday accident in the UK tend not to be covered by the NHS - they are covered by travel insurance.

Injuries sustained in holiday accidents

YouClaim employs a panel of solicitors that are experts in personal injury claims including injuries suffered in accidents while on holiday.

Many thousands of people affected by injuries have been helped by us. Our work is carried out on a 'no win, no fee' basis. Win or lose, you will not have to pay a single penny for work related to your case.

If you are successful with a personal injury claim, all fees and costs are recovered from opponents. No deductions will be made from any compensation or damages that is awarded to you.

Interested in making a holiday accident compensation claim? Simply complete an online claim form (also displayed at the top of this page) or leave us a call back request - or you may prefer to talk to us on the phone by calling 0800 107 5 795 or try our e-chat facility.