There is never a good time for an accident to happen. But when you and your family are on holiday and an accident occurs abroad, it can be daunting.

There are international laws protecting travellers. The 1992 Package Travel, Package Holiday and Package Tour Regulation now aids victims of foreign holiday accidents to claim compensation for their injuries. Rather than the outdated policy of travellers filing claims in the country where the accident occurred, this regulation permits the claim to be filed in the UK.

Companies that provided package holiday tours have a duty of care to provide safe passage, hygienic hotels in safe locations and safe activities for those entrusted into their care. They are also responsible for your travel within the foreign countries, such as transport to and from airports abroad and transportation within the destination cities. The tour company is responsible for your overall safety. These responsibilities extend to those who would provide excursions and day trips.

Injuries could result from food poisoning, wet surfaces causing a fall, illness from ill-kept hotels or inns, water sports accidents and more. Any activity that is part and parcel of the package tour falls within the operators’ responsibility.

Should a mishap occur, it is vital to gather as much information as possible. Make the tour director aware of the incident. Call for medical assistance if needed and document any injuries. Take photos before anything is moved. Take down the information of witnesses who will be able to confirm the details of the accident. Make certain you have copies of medical reports and any other reports and statements taken by the police or the tour company personnel.

Once you arrive back in the UK, contact a solicitor such as Holiday Claims immediately. There are time limitation on compensation claims, so time is critical in these matters. Have all the information available for your solicitor and he will advise you of the necessary steps to be taken.

As you head off for your summer holiday, keep these tips in mind. You’ll rest easier if you know you are prepared for the unexpected. Be safe as you travel. Bon voyage!

January in the Northern Hemisphere means that we’re in the midst of the throws of Winter, this means that there is no better time to think about planning your family holidays. Help stave off the winter blahs and make plans for a warm escape. The problem, however, is figuring out what you want to do. How can you figure out where you want to go and what you want to do? In order to do that, you have to ask yourself a series of questions. How much time can you take off for your holidays? How much money do you have set aside and how much can you save for your holidays? How are you willing to travel? Do you want to stay in country or do you want to travel out of the country? What type of holiday does your family enjoy? Can we find something to satisfy the majority? Do you want to go on guided tour somewhere or are you more interested in a Eurocamp self-catering holiday? Where do you REALLY want to go? Once you ask yourself the questions, you can do the research and figure out where you can take your family holidays.