More and more people are travelling abroad in today’s society; the number of people travelling has increased dramatically in the past few years. The introduction of cheaper airlines means that it’s much more affordable for people to travel, as this type of business increases it’s clear to say that the accident rates have also grown in numbers involving staff and passengers.
If you have experienced injury whilst travelling abroad, whether it be in the air or on the ground, you may want to consider placing a claim for compensation. If the accident wasn’t your fault and you didn’t contribute to the accident in any way, then you are considered an innocent party in the eyes of the law, this should potentially make the claim slightly easier to deal with as there shouldn’t be any arguments over liability.
You will, however, need to obtain as much information as possible. For example, if you were on the airplane and an accident took place, you’ll need to record everything that happened. Try to record the circumstances as soon as possible, as the events will probably still be fresh in your mind. Record details of why you thought the accident happened, whose fault you thought it was, record the details of the travel company and also take the details of any people who witnessed the incident as these people may be able to provide very useful information and may help in proving that the accident happened.
It is always very useful if you can take photographs of your injury, as obviously the photographs can be used as clear evidence to support your claim. Always seek medical advice after an accident, this will provide records that can be later relied on and will mean that you receive the care and attention that you need. If the accident did happen on an airplane, for example, there should be trained first aiders who can attend to your needs.
If you’ve had to have time off work because of the accident, make sure you record the time you have had to miss as this can potentially be claimed back for you in your claim for compensation. Also record any expenses that you have paid for such as prescription fees, or treatment costs as again these can be included in your claim.
When deciding to go ahead and claim for compensation, you will obviously want to achieve the best results. Always research the company you are looking to claim with, as you want to know that they’ll do the best job for you. It’s always advisable to go with a firm of independent personal injury solicitors, as they won’t be tied to any other companies and their main focus will be with you, the client.
If you require any help or advice, please don’t hesitate to contact us and one of our Specialist Injury Lawyers will be very happy to discuss the details of your claim with you.
