A package holiday claim allows travellers to seek compensation when they are injured due to unsafe conditions, negligence, or poor standards during a pre-arranged holiday booked through a tour operator. Under Irish and EU laws, tour operators have a duty of care to ensure safe accommodation, transportation, and excursions.

Who Can Make a Claim?

✔ Tourists injured on package holidays due to negligence.
✔ Passengers injured in package holiday transport accidents – including flights, buses, and transfers.
✔ Guests who suffered injuries in hotels, resorts, or holiday accommodation.
✔ Holidaymakers who developed food poisoning due to poor hygiene standards.

Common Types of Package Holiday Accidents

Package holiday injuries can occur in hotels, airports, excursions, transport, and public areas. Our solicitors assess each case to determine liability and claim eligibility.

Frequent Causes of Package Holiday Injuries

✔ Slips, trips, and falls – Poor maintenance, wet floors, or uneven surfaces.
✔ Swimming pool accidents – Lack of safety measures or faulty pool maintenance.
✔ Road traffic accidents – Injuries in holiday taxis, transfers, or rental cars.
✔ Food poisoning & hygiene-related illnesses – Unsafe food handling at hotels or restaurants.
✔ Excursion & activity injuries – Accidents during guided tours, sports, or adventure activities.

Types of Compensation for Package Holiday Claims

If you were injured on a package holiday, our solicitors will help you recover financial losses and compensation for pain and suffering.

What Can Be Claimed?

✔ Medical expenses – Treatment costs abroad and ongoing care in Ireland.
✔ Loss of earnings – Compensation for wages lost due to injury.
✔ Pain and suffering – Damages for physical and emotional trauma.
✔ Additional holiday expenses – Compensation for loss of holiday enjoyment.
✔ Rehabilitation & therapy – Long-term care or physiotherapy costs.

How to Make a Package Holiday Claim

Making a claim for an accident on a package holiday involves proving negligence by the tour operator or travel provider. Our solicitors will guide you through the process.

Steps in a Package Holiday Claim

✔ Initial case review – Our team assesses your eligibility to claim.
✔ Collecting evidence – Gathering medical reports, witness statements, and travel documents.
✔ Proving negligence – Establishing the responsibility of the tour operator.
✔ Negotiating with insurers – Seeking a fair settlement for your claim.
✔ Legal proceedings (if necessary) – Taking the case to court if required.

Time Limits for Package Holiday Claims

There are strict deadlines for making a claim for an injury on a package holiday.

Typical Time Limits for Package Holiday Claims

✔ 2 years – If booked through an Irish or EU tour operator.
✔ Foreign time limits – Vary by country if claiming against a non-EU provider.
✔ Airline accident claims – 2 years under the Montreal Convention.

Challenges in Package Holiday Claims

Claiming compensation for a package holiday accident can be complex due to foreign legal systems, travel contracts, and dealing with insurers. Our solicitors specialise in handling these claims.

Common Challenges in Package Holiday Injury Cases

✔ Determining liability – Establishing responsibility of the tour operator.
✔ Dealing with foreign insurance companies – Negotiating across international laws.
✔ Proving breach of duty – Gathering evidence of negligence abroad.
✔ Meeting strict legal deadlines – Filing the claim within the required timeframe.

Why Choose Our Solicitors for Package Holiday Claims?

✔ Experts in holiday injury claims – Experience handling package holiday cases.
✔ Strong knowledge of Irish and EU travel laws – Ensuring proper legal protection.
✔ Proven success rate – Helping clients secure fair compensation.
✔ Personalised legal support – Providing dedicated assistance throughout your case.

Contact Our Solicitors for Package Holiday Claims

If you have suffered an injury on a package holiday, our legal team is here to help.

Contact our solicitors today for expert advice and a confidential consultation.