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A fall on a slippery surface is one of the most common reasons for someone to make a holiday injury claim because of their suffering and this can be even worse if the accident has occurred at a swimming pool where a sudden crash onto a hard surface can have devastating consequences.
At well-regulated leisure centres in the UK, there are signs and lifeguards to warn users of the perils of running on wet floors and regular mopping ensures there are not too many hazards, however, this is often not the case when abroad.
Although in a hot country, a holiday-maker could assume that the sun would quickly dry up puddles, if the tiling or concrete around the pool edge is poorly maintained, there could well be collected water of which the swimmer is unaware.
This could also be the case with steps, ramps or slides accessing the swimming pool. A rough edge could be sufficient to cause an unwary person to lose their balance, either falling into the water or crashing onto the ground.
Diving platforms or boards can be another hazard with the possibility of a swimming accident much higher than when using a comparable facility in the UK. Fittings may have rusted, unsuitable modifications made to equipment or wooden apparatus could have rotted.
If they exist, signs relating to potential risk may be illegible or not in English and there may be insufficient staff to alert holiday-makers of hazards such as shallow water or underwater obstructions.
The depth of water is particularly critical where a holiday-maker may be tempted to dive in but the shallowness of the pool could lead to a potentially disabling head, neck or spine injury if there is sudden impact with the base and no cushioning effect of the water.
Glazed tiled surfaces are notoriously slippery and, if pools are not kept clean with chemical treatment, algae is likely to grow quickly in warm, moist conditions, adding to the chances of a fall which could cause concussion, fractures or worse.
Lack of supervision by responsible adults, employed by the pool owner or operator, is often at the root of a holiday swimming pool accident with not only the risk of drowning but also the potential of injury from other bathers if the water and its environs are crowded and, as mentioned above, slips, trips and falls from poor surfaces around the pool.
Should an accident occur, being in a foreign country, visitors will have many difficult issues to deal with, both practical and emotional, but, if possible, the family or friends of a potential holiday injury claimant should try to obtain names of independent witnesses.
Solicitor for a holiday injury claim
If you or a loved one have been hurt while away from home as a result of the actions or neglect of someone else, you may be entitled to make a holiday injury claim against the person or organisation responsible.
Even taking legal action in the UK is not something to be undertaken lightly and a compensation case involving a foreign business or individual is a situation where the services of experienced, professional personal injury lawyers will be essential.
YouClaim offers the highest standards of advice and representation through solicitors who are monitored by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. They combine this expertise with a commonsense approach and communication in plain English.
Available throughout the country at the click of a mouse or on the end of a telephone, YouClaim's friendly advisers are waiting to hear from you and help with a holiday injury claim. Call now on 0800 10 757 95 or contact use via this webpage.
