Sports Accidents while Abroad Claims
It’s important to keep safe when involved in sports such as skiing and snowboarding, but there's always an element of risk with this kind of activity.
You can try to plan for all eventualities, but accidents do happen due to the neglect of others, no matter how prepared you are. If that happens, we are here to help.
Before you travel though, do make sure your insurance is up to date and covers all activities you’ll be doing. Recent research by ABTA found that almost 10 million Brits are travelling without the appropriate insurance, yet thousands of people suffer injuries both on and off-piste.
What types of sport do you mean?
'Winter sports' are the most common causes of injury, or those classed as 'extreme sports' where, obviously, an element of risk is involved, such as:
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Ice skating
- Bobsleigh / skeleton
- Snowmobiling
What can I claim for?
There are many kinds of winter sports accidents, and these are just a few example claims:
- Faulty / damaged equipment
- Tour operator / guide negligence
- Other tourists causing injury
- Injuries sustained on ski lifts
How long do I have to make a claim?
In most personal injury and accident cases claims are limited to three years, but can be as little as one year depending on the country in which the accident occurred. Get in contact with us as soon as possible to discuss your specific circumstances.
How much can I claim?
When it comes to the amount you could claim for, it depends on the injury.
General damages are calculated using the Judicial College Guidelines. Your solicitor will use these guidelines to work out how much compensation you could be entitled to for your pain and suffering:
|
Injury |
Severity |
Compensation |
|
Brain damage |
Very severe |
Up to £493,000 |
|
Brain damage |
Moderate |
Up to £267,340 |
|
Elbow injury |
Severe |
Up to £66,920 |
|
Wrist injury |
Minor fracture |
Up to £5,790 |
|
Leg injury |
Simple tibia/fibula fracture |
Up to £14,450 |
|
Ankle injury |
Minor sprain |
Up to £16,770 |
See our compensation calculator for more examples.
I've been injured in a sports accident, what should I do next?
Your immediate priority will be to seek treatment for any injury you have suffered.
Then there are a number of steps you can take to help support your case for compensation, including:
- Seek medical advice as soon as possible to make sure you are treated appropriately, and to make sure your injuries are recorded.
- Take pictures of where the incident occurred in order to document any issues, if possible.
- Photograph any cuts, swelling or bruising caused by the incident.
- Take the contact details of any witnesses and people involved in the accident and any relevant insurance details.
- Make sure you report the accident to the hotel / resort, and that they document it. Get copies if possible.
If you haven't managed to do all of the above, don’t worry, we may still be able to help.
Get in contact using our online claim form or call us using the number at the top of the screen. You can also request a callback and we'll get in touch as the time you choose.
One of our legally qualified advisors will guide you through the entire claims process, including any No Win No Fee options for your claim.
Only pay a fee if you receive compensation
Where we offer No Win No Fee services typically customers pay 25% of the amount recovered to our solicitors, although this may be higher or lower subject to your individual circumstances. Please note this excludes claims for Road Traffic Accidents where customers typically pay 35% + VAT due to changes introduced through the Civil Liability Act 2018.
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