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If injury or illness has ruined your trip, you could be entitled to receive holiday accident compensation. For example, if you were on a package tour, the tour operator may be liable to pay for your suffering. You may also be entitled to payments if you were hurt while traveling on an airplane, train or cruise ship.

Everyone anticipates a worry-free vacation. You expect fun, not injuries. You have chosen a dream destination and in most cases, everything will unfold according to your plans.

However, it's a simple fact of life that even careful people may be involved in accidents. For example, people may slip and fall around hotel swimming pools, or may dive into unmarked shallow areas, resulting in injuries and even a risk of drowning. It is also possible to slip and fall in the shower in your hotel bathroom.

Other types of accidents that may occur include crush injuries caused by problems with elevators. You may suffer from aches and pains if transit vehicles, including shuttle buses that take you to your hotel, are involved in collisions. Illness is also a distinct possibility, especially if food has been poorly stored or prepared.

Of course, people on vacation have a certain responsibility to behave with caution. Children should always be supervised when they are near the pool or a hotel balcony. Also, adults who drink should consider limiting their consumption of alcohol.

However, if someone else is at fault for injuries caused to you, it is a good idea to seek legal advice about holiday accident compensation. The first consultation is often free of charge. The experts can tell you if you have a good case to receive payments to cover such things as medical costs, pain and loss of income.