A Guide To Olympic Package Holiday Accident Claims – How Much Compensation Can I Claim?
Olympic Holidays provide package holiday deals to a wide range of locations. This includes Italy, Greece, the Canary Islands, Malta, and much more. While the company has a good reputation, there is no denying that accidents happen. And, there is nothing that ruins a holiday quite like getting injured or suffering an illness is there? If you have been injured while on a holiday that was booked through Olympic Holidays and it was not your fault, you may be entitled to Olympic Holidays compensation. Here at Legal Expert, we have many years of experience in the personal injury claim and we have helped many people to get the compensation they deserve. This includes helping a number of personal injury claimants to secure Olympic Holidays holiday compensation. You can reach us for free legal advice on our personal injury claims helpline on 0800 073 8804. But before you give us a call, read on to discover everything you need to know about the holiday complaints procedure and making a claim for compensation.
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- A Guide To Claiming Compensation From Olympic Holidays
- What Are The Most Common Accidents Abroad?
- What Are The Most Common Injuries Abroad?
- What Duty Of Care Does Olympic Holidays Owe Customers And Travellers?
- Are There Time Limits For Making An Olympic Holidays Compensation Claim?
- Can I Claim Compensation From Olympic Holidays For A Hotel Accident?
- Road Traffic Accidents And Injuries When Abroad
- Can I Claim Compensation From A Restaurant?
- What Evidence Do I Need To Collect To Begin My Package Holiday Compensation Claim
- What Can I Include In My Package Holiday Compensation Claim?
- Olympic Holidays Compensation For Holiday Accidents Calculator
- How Do I Start My Claim With A Personal Injury Solicitor?
- No Win No Fee Package Holiday Compensation Claims
- Why Use Legal Expert To Conduct Your Olympic Holidays Claim
- Contact Us Today
- Useful Links
A Guide To Claiming Compensation From Olympic Holidays
Have you been badly hurt while on a coach trip overseas? Maybe you have come down with food poisoning because of something you ate during your all-inclusive stay? No matter what has happened, if you have been injured while on holiday, you may be entitled to compensation. An experiencing personal injury solicitor will be able to put together a claim to cover the pain and suffering you have experienced, as well as the loss of enjoyment and any other expenses you have encountered too. In most holiday injury cases, you are going to be claiming against the tour company that you booked your holiday through. In this guide, we will take a look at Olympic Holidays compensation claims specifically. If you have been injured while on a holiday you booked through this tour operator, you will find all of the information you need below. This includes details on how to launch tour operator compensation claims, how much Olympic Holidays compensation you may be entitled to, how to complain about holiday accommodation, whether you can claim for holiday compensation for delays, and much more. If you still have any queries by the time you finish reading this guide, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us for further information.
What Are The Most Common Accidents Abroad?
There are many different types of injuries and accidents that can happen while on holiday. However, these are some of the most common:
- Slips, trips or falls due to misplaced objects or slippery flooring
- Swimming pool accidents
- Injuries caused on coaches or while using any other type of foreign transport
- Food poisoning from a restaurant or hotel buffet
- Excursion injuries
- Boat accidents
- Poor hotel hygiene illnesses
- Injuries caused due to a substandard or defective rental car and other types of road traffic accidents
- Sporting injuries, such as those caused on jet skis, skis or while doing watersports
No matter whether you have been involved in one of the accidents mentioned above or not, if it was not your fault, there is a very high chance you will be entitled to compensation.
What Are The Most Common Injuries Abroad?
In terms of the specific injuries that are suffered abroad, the list is well and truly endless. From head injuries and leg injuries caused in sporting accidents to bowel problems because of food poisoning, there are many different types of injuries that can be sustained. In order to secure Olympic Holidays compensation, you simply need to prove that the tour operator is responsible for whatever type of illness or injury you have suffered.
What Duty Of Care Does Olympic Holidays Owe Customers And Travellers?
In order to determine whether Olympic Holidays is responsible for your accident or not, you need to understand what duty of care they owe their customers. As per UK law, Package Travel Regulations state that if you have booked a package holiday via a company they are responsible for your health and well-being in the following scenarios: while you are in the accommodation you have booked, while using transport or in transit that has been organised via the company, and when enjoying any other services related to accommodation or transport, for example, if you have booked a tour through Olympic Holidays.
Are There Time Limits For Making An Olympic Holidays Compensation Claim?
When it comes to making any type of personal injury claim, there is a time limit, and this is three years. This limit applies irrespective of whether you are making an Olympic Holidays holiday sickness claim or any other type of personal injury claim. It means you have three years from the date of the accident to start legal proceedings. There is no time to wait, though, as court proceedings do need to be issued within the three-year period. Moreover, you are going to find it a lot more straightforward to claim the sooner you do so.
Can I Claim Compensation From Olympic Holidays For A Hotel Accident?
Yes, so long as you can prove that the incident was not your fault, for example, if you have suffered food poisoning, it needs to be due to the hotel food and not something you rustled up for yourself. From slips and trips to food poisoning, there are many different ways you could be injured while in a hotel. Swimming pool incidents are also common. If you believe the swimming pool area was dangerous or that there were not enough trained staff members on assistance, you will definitely be able to launch a claim.
Road Traffic Accidents And Injuries When Abroad
We can also help you to make a claim if you have been injured in a road traffic accident while on holiday. There are many different ways road traffic incidents can occur, from issues with the roads to a careless driver. Whom you make your claim against will depend on how it happened and what you were travelling in. If you were travelling in a coach, you will make your claim against Olympic Holidays. However, if you were injured while in a rental car, you will either claim against the rental firm or another driver. This is something you do not need to worry about, though, as we will be able to advise you on who to claim against and how to go about it.
Can I Claim Compensation From A Restaurant?
Yes, if you have suffered food poisoning while on holiday, you will most definitely be able to claim for this. You can also make a claim if you have experienced a slip, trip or fall, or experienced any other type of accident or injury. As is the case for all claims, you need to show that the restaurant is to blame for what happened. If you can do this, you can most definitely proceed with your case.
What Evidence Do I Need To Collect To Begin My Package Holiday Compensation Claim
When making any type of personal injury claim, it is a good idea to try and gather as much evidence as possible. This includes taking photographs of the scene, if applicable, as well as photographs of your injuries if they are visible. This is a lot easier to do today, as most mobile phones come equipped with cameras. Aside from this, it is wise to write down everything you remember at the earliest opportunity so that you do not forget anything important. Furthermore, make sure you report the incident to Olympic Holidays so that there is an official record of what happened. if anyone witnessed the incident, it would be a good idea to get their contact information so that they can provide you with a witness statement.
What Can I Include In My Package Holiday Compensation Claim?
There are a number of different things you can claim for when making an accident claim for an incident that occurred during a package holiday. First and foremost, you will receive a lump sum to compensate you for the pain and suffering you endured, both physical and psychological. Aside from this, you can also claim holiday compensation loss enjoyment. Furthermore, you can claim for any costs related to the illness or injury, including loss of earnings, medical costs, and transport expenses. Make sure you hold onto receipts and any other form of proof that will back-up your claim for such costs.
Olympic Holidays Compensation For Holiday Accidents Calculator
Most people that get in touch with us want to know how much compensation from Olympic Holidays they will get if they launch a claim. No matter whether you are making a claim against tour operators or any other type of business or individual, your claim will be handled on an individual basis. This is because all claims differ considerably and so it is important to make sure you are awarded a fair and just payout. After all, you may have suffered a leg injury due to a coach accident abroad, and so may someone else, but the severity of the injury and the impact of it on your lives could be very different. This is why it is important that all Olympic Holidays holidays compensation claims are handled on a case-by-case basis, so that all of the factors are take into account. However, while we may not be able to tell you the exact amount you are going to get for the accident you have been involved in, we can give you an understanding regarding the average payout amount for claims relating to holiday injuries. You will find this information in the table below.
| The reason why you are claiming compensation: | Additional information | Standard payout amount awarded for such claims |
|---|---|---|
| Minor back injuries | The payout granted here will depend on aspects like how severe the original injury was, whether the injuries have impacted the individual’s ability to work and so on. | Up to £10,970 |
| Severe back injuries | This is for the most serious types of back injuries, including those that have caused spinal cord and nerve root damage. | £34,000 up to £141,150 |
| Minor injuries | Recovery made within a period of seven days. | A few hundred pounds – £600 |
| Minor injuries | Recovery made within a period of 28 days. | £600- £1,200 |
| Minor injuries | Recovery made within a period of three months. | £1200 – £2,150 |
| Non-traumatic injury, such as food poisoning, with minor damages | The symptoms of this type of injury should only last a few weeks or even a few days. This can include various degrees of pain, cramps, and diarrhoea. | £800 – £3,460 |
| Non-traumatic injury, such as food poisoning, with moderate damages | This is for cases whereby the person suffers symptoms for a year or two years. These symptoms include discomfort, stomach cramps, issues with their bowel function and fatigue. | £3,460 -£8,360 |
| Non-traumatic injury, such as food poisoning, with serious damages | This relates to cases of food poisoning that are serious yet the symptoms should disappear after a few years. Symptoms are often severe, including an impact on the person’s social life and sex life, as well as discomfort and issues with their bowel function. | £8,360 -£16,830 |
| Non-traumatic injury, such as food poisoning, with severe damages | This is for the most severe type of food poisoning, which can lead to acute pain, vomiting, fever, and diarrhoea. For these cases, the person will typically be admitted to hospital, and they will usually need to spend at least a few days there – sometimes a few weeks. They will then experience on-going symptoms that will have an impact on their ability to enjoy life and work, including incontinence, haemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, and so on. | £33,700 -£46,040 |
| Mental anguish | This relates to cases whereby the person in question feared their life was going to end. | £4,100 |
| Pain and suffering | This is a very general category that pertains to the level of suffering and pain you have had to go through. | £1,000 – £200,000 |
| Loss of benefits | When someone suffers a serious illness or injury, they often need to spend time off work. If this has happened to you and you have lost out on income as a consequence, you can claim for this. There have been some instances whereby claimants have received more than the maximum in the right-hand column. | £5,000 – £500,000 |
| Loss of anticipated earnings | If you are anticipated to be off work going forward as well, you can also claim for this. There have been some instances whereby claimants have received more than the maximum in the right-hand column. To calculate the compensation you will receive for loss of anticipated earnings, your current grade of pay will not only be considered, but your future pay will be taken into account as well. | £10,000 – £400,000 |
How Do I Start My Claim With A Personal Injury Solicitor?
Making a claim with LegalExpert is really easy. All you need to do is give us a call and we will take it from there, providing you with a free consultation to start the service. This is a fact-finding sessions for us so that we are armed with all of the information we need to advise you in the best possible manner. It also gives you the chance to ask any queries you may have about the process of making Olympic Holidays holiday complaints and launching a claim for compensation.
No Win No Fee Package Holiday Compensation Claims
When you make a claim with Legal Expert, you can be certain it will be handled on a 100 per cent No Win, No Fee basis. What does this mean? Well, it essentially means that you are only going to need to pay compensation if your claim is successful. If, for some reason, we do not manage to get you a payout for your case, you will not need to pay any legal fees. This gives anyone the platform to claim, no matter their current financial standing. It also means you will never find yourself out of pocket due to launching a claim.
Why Use Legal Expert To Conduct Your Olympic Holidays Claim
When it comes to Olympics Holidays complaints advice and launching a claim for the injury you have suffered, you won’t find better than Legal Expert. There are a number of reasons why we believe this is the case. This includes the following:
- We will always strive to secure the maximum amount of compensation possible
- We have many years of experience in the industry.
- We will provide you with specialist holiday compensation solicitors that have handled many cases like yours before.
- We have an excellent track record and we have received great feedback from past clients.
- We operate a 100 per cent No Win, No Fee service.
With all these benefits to using our service, we think you’ll agree that we have what it takes to handle your claim with the least amount of fuss. If you have any questions before you make a decision, though, we will be happy to hear from you and will give you advice on whatever you need to know.
Contact Us Today
If you are ready to make a claim or you have any questions, be it about the Olympic Holidays holidays cancellation policy, Olympic Holidays flight delay compensation, or Olympic Holidays compensation for holiday injuries, please do not hesitate to get in touch and we will do our best to assist you. Please note that our personal injury claims line is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day, so you can call at any time that is convenient for you. The number you need is 0800 073 8804. There are plenty o other ways to get in touch as well, including requesting a call-back, using the live chat feature, and messaging our team via email. For all of the details, head to our contact page: www.legalexpert.co.uk/contact-us.
Useful Links
We hope that you have found this guide useful on your quest to seek further information about making an Olympic Holidays compensation claim. However, we know that you may require some further assistance, and so we have put together a few helpful links below.
Information from the NHS on Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is one of the more common illnesses suffered while on holiday. This link takes you to the NHS page where you can find more information on symptoms, treatment, and so on.
Holiday Accident Claims Abroad Guide
Find out if you are eligible to claim compensation for a holiday accident.
This link takes you to the Olympic Holidays website where you will find flight information. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are looking to seek Olympic Holidays flight delay compensation or you need an Olympic Holidays delayed flight compensation form.
