Holiday claims and accidents in private accommodation

"Dream holiday" and "holiday from hell" are probably overused phrases. While dream holidays do undoubtedly happen, for the most part, even the best of holidays will be complicated by some difficulties with the travel, accommodation, language, service, or simply the personal circumstances of the holidaymaker.

And, however tempting it might be to use "holiday from hell" to describe an unpleasant holiday, it is probably best to reserve the phrase for instances where a holiday has been curtailed by personal injury.

One type of holiday from hell that is often overlooked against the background of holiday claims made for skiing accidents, hotel food poisonings and water-related accidents is that involving a cottage, villa or self-catering unit.

It is always important you investigate every possible aspect of such accommodation before booking. Ensure you have written descriptions of the accommodation and potential problems explained to you well in advance.

If you book your accommodation with a tour operator it is likely that it will be relatively straightforward to make a holiday claim for any accident you suffer on your holiday. However, in instances where you book privately, claiming compensation will very probably be a more complex process and be more like a typical Occupiers Liability Act case. These complexities will only be compounded if you have booked privately outside the UK, making it essential you contact a skilled personal injury solicitor in the event you decide to claim compensation.

Private accommodation providers have the same duty to your safety as anyone else. This means that they must provide safe and hygienic accommodation while warning you of any reasonably foreseeable dangers. If you feel your injury is attributable to another party's negligence, it is always worth considering your entitlement to compensation.

No win, no fee holiday accident lawyers
If you have suffered personal injury in an accident while on holiday, whether in the UK or abroad, you may be able to claim compensation.

The no win, no fee solicitors on our panel are among the best currently working in the UK, with a number specialising in holiday injury litigation, and can give help your claim the best possible chance of success.

And, since we only appoint solicitors who are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, you can rest assured you will be in professional hands.

Making a holiday claim with us is always cost free, from start to finish. Win or lose, you will never be charged a single penny in costs, fees or disbursements from either us or the defendant legal side.

In addition, our 100 percent compensation promise, delivers all successful clients their awards without any cuts.

To commence your claim today, or to simply receive some obligation-free legal advice, call an advisor on 0800 10 757 95.

Alternatively, use our online echat service or request a callback .