Swimming Pool Accident in Spain Personal Injury Claim Guide – Free Legal Advice on Spanish Accident Claims
How Much Are Swimming Pool Accident in Spain Personal Injury Claims Worth?
By Russell Bowes. Last Updated 18th August 2021. On this page, you will find a full guide to the process of making a personal injury claim if you have had a swimming pool accident in Spain. Just because your accident happened overseas does not mean you have no way to make a claim for it. You can, and this guide will explain how to go about this.
If you would prefer to talk to one of our legal team, rather than read this entire guide, then please call Legal Expert on 0800 073 8804 today, and we will walk you through the process of making a compensation claim for a swimming pool accident that happened while you were on holiday in Spain.
Select a Section:
- A Guide to Swimming Pool Accident in Spain Personal Injury Claims
- Swimming Pool Safety
- Can I Claim for A Swimming Pool Accident at My Hotel?
- What Is Cryptosporidium, And How Do You Avoid?
- Claiming for Fatal Swimming Pool Accidents in Spain
- What Can Cause A Swimming Pool Accident in Spain?
- What Steps Should You Take After A Swimming Pool Accident in Spain?
- After A Swimming Pool Accident in Spain, How Long Do I Have to Claim Compensation?
- What Can My Swimming Pool Injury Claim in Spain Include?
- Calculating Compensation for Swimming Pool Accidents in Spain – Updated August 2021
- No Win No Fee Swimming Pool Illness and Accident Claims In Spain
- How Our Spain Personal Injury Claims Team Can Help You
- Talk to Us Today to Start Your Claim
- Useful Links and Further Information
- FAQs About Swimming Pool Accidents In Spain
A Guide to Swimming Pool Accident in Spain Personal Injury Claims
Swimming pool accident in Spain Claims Guide
As long as you are ready to engage a personal injury lawyer within the personal injury claims time limit of one year, and if on a UK package holiday the time limit could be up to three years contact our solicitors to confirm as each claim can be different. This guide to claiming compensation for a swimming pool accident while on holiday in Spain is going to be useful to you. It covers all the aspects of making such a claim, and the process that your lawyer will follow, as they make a claim on your behalf. This guide contains vital information such as:
- An overview of general aspects of swimming pools safety, as well as some of the key risks to look out for when you are using a swimming pool on holiday in Spain.
- Information on a claimant’s eligibility to claim compensation from a hotel that owns a swimming pool that has caused an injury through an accident.
- An explanation of what a cryptosporidium parasite infection is, how they are contracted, and how they are treated.
- Full details on the process of claiming compensation for a swimming pool accident in Spain that resulted in a fatality.
- A list of some of the more common safety hazards that can lead to a person suffering some form of personal injury through a swimming pool-related accident while on holiday in Spain.
- A list of steps you can take if you have had a swimming pool accident in Spain that will give you the highest possible chance of making a successful compensation claim.
- Details of the time limit in place that you will need to make your Spanish swimming pool accident claim within.
- A list of all of the most common types of damages that a settlement for a swimming pool accident in Spain might include.
- An introduction to the national personal injury claims service offered by Legal Expert as well as the Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) we base this claims service on.
If you reach the end of this guide and find you need additional information, or you have any questions related to the contents of this guide, then please call Legal Expert on the number at the bottom of this guide, and we can help you further.
Swimming Pool Safety
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As can be seen from the graph above, swimming pool accidents although not common, do happen to UK residents each year, some of which are fatal. If you are on holiday in Spain, there are a number of steps you can take to avoid accidents such as slips, trips, and falls. Some of the most common reasons for an accident at a hotel swimming pool in Spain are:
- Foreign pools often do not have qualified lifeguards.
- Young children are unsupervised.
- The deep and shallow end is not adequately marked.
- Depth is improperly marked, making diving dangerous.
- Jumping or diving from poolside furniture.
- Swimming at night after the pool is closed.
- Swimming when intoxicated.
- Running around the edge of the pool.
These are just some of the things you should avoid when using a pool on holiday in Spain to minimise the risk of an accident. If you do have an accident, call Legal Expert on the number at the end of this guide to make a claim.
In 2019 three members of a British family died in a swimming pool accident in Spain. The father and daughter were British Citizens. They drowned after becoming trapped in the swimming pool at a resort. It was suspected that a faulty drainage pump caused the accident. This was suspected to have sucked the victims underwater.
Can I Claim for A Swimming Pool Accident at My Hotel?
If you need to make a holiday accident claim for a swimming pool accident in Spain, it is important that you understand that your rights are almost the same as they would be if you were to be injured in the UK.
Furthermore, if you booked your holiday through a tour operator in the UK, you will be protected by UK legislation as well.
To claim personal injury compensation Spain holidaymakers need to report the accident to their tour company, and once you come home, call Legal Expert on the number at the end of this page to begin your claim today.
What Is Cryptosporidium, And How Do You Avoid?
Cryptosporidium is a swimming pool illness that takes the form of a parasite injection. Cryptosporidium is fairly common, especially in hot climates such as Spain. There are steps you can take to lower your chance of contracting Cryptosporidium, and these are:
- Always shower before using a swimming pool.
- Never swim if you are suffering from symptoms such as an upset stomach or nausea.
- If you have had a stomach illness, you should wait two days before swimming.
- Ensure that all young children had used a toilet before letting them swim.
- Don’t change nappies poolside, and always wash your hands before swimming if you have changed a nappy.
If after taking these precautions, you still suffer from cryptosporidium while on holiday in Spain, call Legal Expert on the telephone number at the end of this guide to find out how we can help you make a compensation claim.
Claiming for Fatal Swimming Pool Accidents in Spain
Unfortunately, one of the reasons people need to make a personal injury claim in Spain is due to a swimming pool accident that has resulted in a fatality. There are so many ways that a person can be killed in a swimming pool accident, especially children who often do not have a real idea of how dangerous a swimming pool can be. Even a covered pool can be the cause of a lethal accident.
If you need to claim for holiday accident compensation and assistance, you can call Legal Expert on the phone number that you will find at the bottom of this page to proceed with a claim.
What Can Cause A Swimming Pool Accident in Spain?
There are many ways that a holiday accident in Spain involving a swimming pool could cause an injury to a holidaymaker, the most common causes of such accidents are:
- The swimming pool owner failing to maintain the pool. For example, allowing broken tiles to cut swimmers.
- The swimming pool owner failing to provide properly qualified lifeguards to monitor the pool.
- The swimming pool owner failing to keep the pool clean, leading to illnesses and infections for swimmers.
- Children are swimming unsupervised in the pool.
- People are swimming after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.
- Slips, trips and falls on wet flooring or damaged floor coverings around the pool.
These are some of the most common ways a swimming pool accident in Spain might lead to a personal injury; there are more. No matter how your accident happened, call Legal Expert on the number at the end of this page to learn how we can help you claim compensation.
What Steps Should You Take After A Swimming Pool Accident in Spain?
If you have a swimming pool accident, such as a diving accident while you are on holiday in Spain, and it has led to an injury, there are a number of steps that you can take to ensure that when you return to the UK, you have the best chance of making a compensation claim successfully, and these include:
- Make sure that you report the accident to the swimming pool owner.
- If you booked your holiday through a UK-based package holiday firm, make sure that you contact them and tell them about the accident.
- Inform your travel or health insurance of the accident if you intend to make an insurance claim.
- Make sure that you receive proper, professional medical treatment for your injury.
- When you get back to the UK, call Legal Expert on the number at the end of this guide to learn how we can help you to claim for an injury caused by a swimming pool accident while you were on holiday in Spain.
After A Swimming Pool Accident in Spain, How Long Do I Have to Claim Compensation?
Generally, you will need to engage a personal injury solicitor, and begin a compensation claim for an injury that was caused by a swimming pool accident while on holiday in Spain, within one year of the accident taking place. If booked through a UK-based packaged holiday the time limit can be up to three years please contact us for free advice to confirm the time limit and each claim time limit may be different.
In rare cases, this three-year deadline can be extended. If you need help making a compensation claim for an injury caused by a swimming pool accident while you were on holiday in Spain, then call Legal Expert on the telephone number in the final section of this guide to find out how we can help you.
What Can My Swimming Pool Injury Claim in Spain Include?
When you make personal injury claims, if you receive a compensation settlement, the amount you receive will be made up of a number of different types of damages. These can include but are not limited to:
- Special damages (non-physical):
- Care costs
- Travel costs
- Medical fees
- Loss of earnings
- Lessened work prospects
- General damages (physical):
- Pain and suffering
- Psychological damage
- Mental trauma
- Painful recovery
- Long-term disability
If you like a much more detailed estimate of the types of damages you cou9ld be able to claim due to a swimming pool accident while on holiday in Spain, call Legal Expert on the number at the end of this guide.
Calculating Compensation for Swimming Pool Accidents in Spain – Updated August 2021
Unlike some legal services, we don’t use an online personal injury claims calculator as a method of capturing clients. These are generally loaded to give a claimant a far greater indication of how much they might claim and are not based on historical data in any way. Instead, we have provided this table that gives a general idea of the compensation you might claim for a range of injuries that could be the result of a swimming pool accident. These are real-world figures based on judicial guidelines for compensation payments in the UK.
| Injury | Severity? | Additional information | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neck injury | Minor to severe | Under the type of injury, we find everything from quite trivial injuries such as cuts and lacerations, and then all the way up to very severe injuries such as complete loss of movement in the neck. | Up to £139,210 |
| Back injury | Minor to severe | Under the type of injury, we find everything from quite trivial injuries such as cuts and lacerations, and then all the way up to very severe injuries such as complete loss of movement of the back. | Up to £151,070 |
| Hand injury | Minor to serious | Under the type of injury, we find everything from quite trivial injuries such as cuts and lacerations, and then all the way up to very severe injuries such as complete amputation of either one or both hands. | Up to £189,110 |
| Wrist injury | Minor to severe | Under the type of injury, we find everything from quite trivial injuries such as cuts and lacerations, and then all the way up to very severe injuries such as complete loss of movement of a wrist. | Up to £56,180 |
| Arm injury | Moderate to severe | Under the type of injury, we find everything from quite trivial injuries such as cuts and lacerations, and then all the way up to very severe injuries such as complete amputation of either one or both arms. | Up to £281,520 |
| Finger injury | Minor to severe | Under the type of injury, we find everything from quite trivial injuries such as cuts and lacerations, and then all the way up to very severe injuries such as complete amputation of either one or some of the fingers. | Up to £85,170 |
| Thumb injury | Minor to loss of thumb | Under the type of injury, we find everything from quite trivial injuries such as cuts and lacerations, and then all the way up to very severe injuries such as complete amputation of either one or both thumbs. | Up to £51,460 |
| Toe injury | Moderate to severe | Under the type of injury, we find everything from quite trivial injuries such as cuts and lacerations, and then all the way up to very severe injuries such as complete amputation of either one or some of the toes. | Up to £52,620 |
| Ankle injury | Minor to severe | Under the type of injury, we find everything from quite trivial injuries such as cuts and lacerations, and then all the way up to very severe injuries such as complete loss of movement of an ankle. | Up to £65,420 |
| Foot injury | Minor to very severe | Under the type of injury, we find everything from quite trivial injuries such as cuts and lacerations, and then all the way up to very severe injuries such as complete amputation of either one or both feet. | Up to £189,110 |
| Leg injury | Minor to severe | Under the type of injury, we find everything from quite trivial injuries such as cuts and lacerations, and then all the way up to very severe injuries such as complete amputation of either one or both legs. | Up to £264,650 |
For a far more accurate estimate of how much you might claim for an injury caused by a swimming pool accident while you were on holiday in Spain, call Legal Expert on the number at the end of this page today.
No Win No Fee Swimming Pool Illness and Accident Claims in Spain
Legal Expert offers our No Win No Fee nationwide personal injury claims service, as the simplest, most effective way to make a claim for a personal injury caused by a swimming pool accident while you were on holiday in Spain.
This is a risk-free way in which to make a claim from a financial standpoint. You only pay us our fees when you actually receive a compensation payment and not before. There is zero cost to begin your claim, and there are no ongoing costs no matter how long it takes to resolve your claim. And if, in the unlikely event that we fail to win your claim for you, then you pay us nothing at all.
Call Legal Expert on the number at the end of this page to find out more about how this claim service works and to begin your claim today.
How Our Spain Personal Injury Claims Team Can Help You
The Legal Expert team is on hand to deal with any questions you have about your claim, and to keep you informed about what we are doing on your behalf and the status of your claim. We won’t blind you with legal speak; we will use simple plain English so that you always know exactly what we are doing on your behalf.
We have a track record of successfully winning significant amounts of compensation across a wide range of complex claims cases, and we can do the same for you. We will always try to get you the maximum level of compensation possible and do everything we can to ensure your claim is successful.
Call Legal Expert on the number below, to start your risk-free claim for a personal injury caused by a swimming pool accident while you were on holiday in Spain.
Talk to Us Today to Start Your Claim
Are you ready to make a compensation claim for a swimming pool accident in Spain that caused you an injury? If you are, call us on 0800 073 8804 today. Once you have told us a little more about your claim, we will offer you some free legal advice about what we think your next legal move could be.
Useful Links and Further Information
At the link you will find below, is a complete and detailed guide to making a compensation claim for an accident that happened on a package holiday:
A guide to making holiday compensation claim
At this link you can find a guide on how to claim for moped and similar accidents in Spain
At the link you will find below, is a complete and detailed guide to making a compensation claim for an accident that happened on holiday:
A guide to making a package holiday compensation claim
At the link you will find below, is UK Government published information providing advice on traveling to Spain:
UK Government foreign travel advice about traveling to Spain
At the link below you will find out more about claims for injuries at a restaurant in Spain.
Restaurant in Spain accident claims
At this link you can find out more about bus and coach accidents in Spain
Spain bus and coach accident claims
At the link you will find below, is UK Government published information providing advice on getting help while in Spain
UK Government information about getting help in Spain
FAQs About Swimming Pool Accidents In Spain
Can you claim compensation for an accident abroad?
If you have been injured in a swimming pool accident in Spain you may be able to claim compensation using a law firm in the UK. Whether you are able to claim may depend on the country the accident happened in, where the accident took place and who may have been to blame. The laws and procedures around claiming for an accident in Spain can differ from those in the UK. This is why having a personal injury solicitor can be helpful.
How long after an incident can you claim compensation?
How long you have to claim for an accident abroad, such as drowning in a swimming pool in Spain could depend on how you booked and paid for your holiday and who was responsible for the accident. For example, time limits to claim for an injury on a package holiday could differ to independently booked holidays. In our related guide to the personal injury limitation period in Spain, you can find out more about time limits.
Thank you for reading this guide on how and when to claim for a swimming pool accident in Spain.
