Holiday Accident Claims | Accident & PI | Howells Solicitors
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What is a Holiday Accident Claim?

It’s not uncommon for people to fall victim to a holiday accident. You might become ill or receive an injury whilst on holiday, which can ruin something you have worked hard for and looked forward to.

 

Our accident and personal injury specialists can help you claim compensation if you have been a victim of an illness or accident whilst on a packaged holiday, abroad or in the UK.

Accident Abroad Claims, Accident in the UK Claims and Package Holiday Claims

We understand that contacting a law firm is daunting, especially when discussing a potentially embarrassing and/or traumatic experience. However, our solicitors and specialists are approachable, friendly, and down to earth. We will support you through your journey and give you quality legal advice regarding your holiday claims.

We can help with the below incidents whilst on a packaged holiday, abroad or in the UK:

  • Accidents during a trip or excursion
  • Slip, trip, or fall
  • Accident caused by transport
  • Injury during a natural disaster
  • Accident in a hotel or business premises
  • Illness due to food or defective products

When Should I Make My Holiday Accident Claim?

The time limit for making a holiday accident claim in the UK is usually three years from the date of the accident or illness. However, if you’re making a claim abroad, the time limit can be shorter.

Holiday Accident Claims Drop-In Sessions

If you would like to discuss accident abroad claims, accident in the UK claims or package holiday claims, the following drop-in sessions are held weekly by our accident & personal injury specialists:

  • Sheffield – Tuesday 10am – 4pm
  • Rotherham –Thursday 10am – 4pm
  • Barnsley – Wednesday 10am – 4pm

If you think you may have a claim call in to speak to one of the team, no appointment is necessary.

By telephone; We also hold free 30-minute telephone consultations – just call 0114 2496661 on Tuesday or Thursday 2pm – 5pm (for any office).

Legal Costs

Most holiday accident claims we handle are on a ‘no win no fee’ basis, so if you do not succeed with your case you do not have to pay our costs.

The Team

Howells Personal Injury specialist team is headed by the highly regarded Sharon Rinaldi and they are recommended by the professional guide; The Legal 500 in the 2022 edition. Sharon is also a member of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel. Professionally, our PI team are highly skilled, very diligent PI lawyers who scrutinise every aspect of a claim, and represent their clients tirelessly, to give people the best possible chance of continuing their lives with the requisite financial and medical support. Personally, they are down to earth, friendly and approachable people whom you can talk to and confide in. They will listen, they will care; and they will use their technical skills to translate all of that into positive action for you.

Sasha Marshall-Congreve

0114 249 6706
Sharon Rinaldi

0114 249 6632