Aviation Injury Compensation Claims

With increasing numbers of people now opting to holiday abroad rather than at home, the chances of running into difficulties of some kind are becoming more and more common. This is not least the case because the vast majority of modern foreign travel involves flying which, while being vital to modern life, remains imperfect.

If you are a frequent foreign holidaymaker or if you travel extensively as part of your work, you will no doubt be aware of the ubiquitous problems which can be caused when travelling with an airline. If you are particularly unlucky, you may have suffered some form of personal injury.

While being aware of the possible problems that appear to be part and parcel of modern aviation, you may not necessarily be aware that should you suffer personal injury, you can now make compensation claims against the airline responsible thanks to new rules introduced by the European Union.

What are the most common aviation accidents?

You’ve no doubt heard that you are more likely to come to harm on the way to the airport than you are on the plane itself. Indeed, the statistics do reinforce such claims but, while often being described as the safest form of transport; accidents do still happen. The most frequently reported accidents are commonly caused by:

Scalding from hot food and drinks
Collisions with cabin crews’ trolleys
Luggage falling from overhead bins
Food poisoning from eating contaminated in-flight meals
General slips, trips and falls when entering or leaving the aircraft or during the flight itself

Bad landings and turbulence can cause most of these things to happen with the extent of injury depending greatly on the severity of agitation of the aircraft. Of course, crashes remain the worst kind of aviation accident but, thankfully, they remain extremely rare occurrences and, fortunately, you are highly unlikely to ever experience them.

How do I make a claim?

If you are thinking of making an aviation compensation claim, it’s a good idea to compile evidence to help your case and help ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation possible. You can do this by taking photographs of the injured body part in question if you have received an injury.

With conditions such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), physical characteristics and symptoms can take a while to materialise fully and so it may be difficult at first to photograph, but it can be done when symptoms do appear. DVT is most frequently associated with air travel as blood clots develop (commonly in the legs) as a result of sitting for long periods of time without moving. This can be extremely serious and even fatal if a clot reaches the brain.

Taking statements from fellow passengers who will undoubtedly have witnessed your accident will also only serve to strengthen your case further. Taking the personal details of witnesses so that you can get in touch with them in future when you need them to give testimony is a good idea too.

How can aviation compensation be used?

However, if you are awarded a settlement as a result of personal injury, the money can be used to help pay for any expenses you have incurred during recovery.

This includes medical expenses if you have opted to receive private treatment as opposed to using the services of the NHS and travelling expenses if you have had to travel to medical appointments. If your injuries were bad enough, the money could also be used to make adaptations to your home if you have been left with some residual disability.

Compensation Amounts

Cruise Ship Injury Compensation Claims Amounts

As with any kind of personal injury, holiday injury or accident at work, the amount of compensation you could receive depends on the severity and long-term impact of your injuries. Whether you’re looking to claim compensation following a slip, trip or fall, or even food poisoning while onboard the cruise ship, we are here for you. Curious about how much your cruise ship injury could be worth? Get in touch with Tylers Solicitors or use our simple compensation calculator below!

Slips, Trips & Falls on a Cruise Ship Compensation Amounts

Slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of injury across all kinds of environments, from the factories to cruise ships. If you’ve suffered any kind of injury following a slip, trip or fall that wasn’t your fault, we are here for you. Our experienced team can provide a complete range of no-win, no-fee legal services to help you get the cruise ship slip, trip or fall compensation you’re entitled to..

Up to £307,000

Food Poisoning on a Cruise Ship Compensation Amounts

While most cruise ships have stringent health and safety protocols in the kitchen, it is possible that you could suffer food poisoning due to improperly prepared food or contaminated ingredients. If you’ve suffered food poisoning while on board a cruise ship, you may be entitled to claim compensation. For more information, get in touch with Tylers today.

£730 to £46,040

Legionnaire’s Disease on a Cruise Ship Compensation Amounts

Legionnaire’s Disease is a serious condition which can lead to serious health concerns. Infected water and poorly maintained water systems can lead to legionnaire’s disease which, in some cases, can be deadly. If you’ve acquired legionnaire’s disease while aboard a cruise ship, we are here for you.

£730 to £54,280

Burning & Scalding on a Cruise Ship Compensation Amounts

It is possible that you could suffer burns and scalds of all kinds while onboard a cruise ship. This could be due to overly hot food, or issues with the cruise ship’s central heating. If you’ve suffered any kind of burning or scalding injury that wasn’t your fault, you could be able to make a cruise ship compensation claim.

£3,150 to £23,740

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For any Holiday Accident Claims, call Tylers Solicitors today, a leading UK provider of no-win, no-fee legal services. Our experienced team will work with you to get the maximum amount of compensation you’re entitled to, following any kind of injury that isn’t your fault!