Top travel tips from a personal injury lawyer

Many people consider holidays the highlight of the year, but if they get ill or injured, it can ruin the experience, especially when it wasn’t your fault.

Should this happen, you may have grounds to bring some form of accident, injury, or holiday sickness claim.

So, before you jet off for your summer holidays, Leigh Day recommends that holidaymakers take some time to ensure they are prepared for trips.

Here’s a simple checklist of legal tips to keep in mind when you travel abroad:

1. Booking your holiday - more protection from a package

While booking the components of a holiday separately from several suppliers might save some money, consumers may be afforded more protection when their holiday is booked as a package or linked travel arrangement.

This protection may extend to excursions, which Leigh Day would recommend trying to book through the same tour operator, or through the same platform at the same time as booking your holiday.

2. Check your documents - especially insurance

Before travelling, use the GOV.UK website to check the entry requirements for your country and ensure you are up to date on all travel advice, visas, and any necessary vaccinations.

You should also purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy. Leigh Day recommends using comparison sites for ease.

3. Have a safe journey – protection for airline travel

Airline passengers benefit from a protective legal framework that acts to compensate passengers for injuries sustained during air travel.

Provided you are a passenger travelling on an international flight, you could be compensated for accidents that occur should you sustain injury.

4. Be aware of your surroundings – look out for risks

When you arrive at your holiday destination,