When people go on holiday, they are looking forward to going so
much that they don't prepare for the worst. When the worst happens and
their holiday is ruined, they have no idea what to do.
This isn't
anyone's fault. People have the right to look forward to their holiday
and not have to worry about anything for a change. But, sometimes, when
things go wrong, they wish that they had thought about what they would
do if something bad happened.
Read on for more information on what could happen to you on holiday, and how you should proceed.
Insurance
First
of all, you should make sure that you have the relevant insurance
because not all countries have an NHS. So, if you are travelling to
Europe and you are from a European country, there is a European health
card that you can buy from the official website.
With this card,
you will be able to get immediate medical assistance. Sometimes, there
is an upfront payment, but that is considered minimal when compared to
the price of some medical procedures.
If you are travelling to a
country that is not the European Union, then you will have to make sure
that you have bought medical insurance. Medical insurance will have an
upfront payment that is called 'excess,' but it is a lot cheaper than
paying for the medical care.
In America, you could pay thousands
of dollars for a procedure that would be free anywhere else. So, you
have to make sure that you are covered; otherwise a simple trip abroad
could turn into a nightmare that you are paying off for years to come.
Food Poisoning
Food
poisoning is a very prominent illness for people that are travelling
abroad. This is because the country that they are travelling to, do not
have such strict food laws.
When people get food poisoning, they
tend to not want to make a fuss and they just wait until it passes, so
that they can enjoy their holiday. However, food poisoning should not be
taken lightly. It can become life threatening and you are risking your
life if you do not ask for medical help.
Legal Advice
If
you do get food poisoning abroad, you should always seek legal advice
and you should get someone to collect evidence for you. If you know what
you ate, then ask a family member, or a friend to collect some samples
of the food for you.
Contact a lawyer that specialises in
illnesses abroad and follow their instructions. They will know what to
do to get you the compensation that you deserve.
Injury
If
you have an injury in a hotel and it is not your fault, then this is
something that you do not have to stand for. For example, if you weren't
watching where you were going, or you were drunk when you fell over,
then this is your fault.
However, if you tripped over raised
flooring, or slipped on wet floor when there was no warning sign, then
this will mean that the hotel is responsible for your injury.
You
should immediately consult legal advice and see if there were any
witnesses. You should ask people for witness statements. If you are
injured badly, whilst you are getting medical care, you should ask
someone to take a picture of the offending area and make sure that there
is a time stamp on the image. This is so you have some evidence that
the concrete was raised, just in case the hotel fixes it over night and
makes out that you are lying.
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