No matter where you choose to go on holiday in Cape Verde, you’re sure to have seen photographs of beautiful beaches, stunning seascapes and palm trees bathed in sunshine, promising the most idyllic destination you could dream of. This beautiful destination is becoming more popular, and you may even find some celebrities cite it as one of their favourite holiday destinations. But what happens if you have a holiday accident in Cape Verde? It could ruin your idyllic holiday, and more importantly, could cause you issues that go on even after you’ve returned home to the UK. If this has happened, and you’ve left with more than just a suntan after your Cape Verde break, then you might be shocked to learn that despite the accident happening abroad, you should still be able to make holiday accident claims in Cape Verde.
Holiday accident claims Cape-Verde
Our Cape Verde holiday compensation guide below sets out all the important information you’ll need to make holiday accident claims in Cape Verde, along with how Legal Expert can help you make a Cape Verde holiday accident claim yourself. If you’d prefer to call us to talk this over, then 0800 073 8804 is the only number you’ll need. Otherwise, carry on reading to learn about how holiday accident claims in Cape Verde can come about, from traffic accident in Cape Verde to Cape Verde holiday illness claim and beyond. We’ll also provide Cape Verde holiday illness or accident advice in case you’ve happened on this guide because you’ve just had an accident.
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- A Cape Verde holiday compensation guide
- Steps to take if injured in Cape Verde
- Cape Verde safety and emergency services
- Medical help and assistance in Cape Verde
- Cape Verde personal injury compensation claim time limits
- Compensation claim for package holidays in Cape Verde
- Cape Verde holiday compensation claims we handle
- Cape Verde hotel and resort accident and injury claims
- Compensation claims for food poisoning in Cape Verde
- Cape Verde holiday slip accident claims
- Accident or injury on excursions or activities in Cape Verde
- Road traffic accidents and car crash claims in Cape Verde
- Does using a solicitor in the UK affect my claim?
- No win no fee Cape Verde holiday compensation claims
- Start your claim
- Useful links
A Cape Verde holiday compensation guide
When visiting the beautiful holiday destination of Cape Verde, you’re likely to have dreams of sunning yourself on the beach, exploring the local area and buying souvenirs to take home. You’re less likely to be envisioning a car accident in Cape Verde or a bout of food poisoning in Cape Verde. However, if you’re unlucky enough to be affected by holiday illness or accidents, you may find yourself bringing home some unpleasant souvenirs such as broken bones or stomach problems. If you have, then not only might your holiday have been ruined, you might find yourself seeking advice about holiday accident claims in Cape Verde. Within this guide, you will find actionable advice on what to do if you’re injured on holiday, as well as how you can make holiday accident claims in Cape Verde on a no win no fee basis.
The types of injury or illness you can suffer in Cape Verde are many and varied, and can include:
- Car accident in Cape Verde
- Slip, trip or fall in Cape Verde
- Swimming pool accident in Cape Verde
- Food poisoning in Cape Verde
- Water sports accident in Cape Verde
- And many more.
Whatever has happened, and however you’ve become ill or injured in Cape Verde, the advice below can help in terms of making holiday accident claims in Cape Verde more easy to understand.
Steps to take if injured in Cape Verde
Most of the advice below is common sense, but it is essential you know what to do should you become injured or ill in Cape Verde. Initially, you should take medical advice as soon as you possible can, making sure you inform your travel insurance provider as quickly as you possible can. You should also contact your tour operator to report what has happened. As well as doing this, you should do what you would do in the UK if you were to become ill or injured because of someone else’s fault/negligence. Take photos, gather evidence such as witness details and ensure to keep proof of any types of costs you’ve had to pay out because of your injury/illness. You might also, in the case of some holiday accident claims in Cape Verde, have to report an incident to the authorities over there.
Cape Verde safety and emergency services
Safety advice is provided online for those visiting Cape Verde, and the government’s page lists precautions that should be taken in terms of avoiding situations that could lead to your becoming a victim of crime in the area. As well as this, it is important to note that they recommend securing your passport and your money and not going to certain areas alone at night, such as Praia on Santiago and Mindelo on Sao Vicente. No matter how careful you are though, you may have an accident or be victim of crime, and it’s a good idea to know the emergency contact numbers to call if you’re affected by a holiday accident or crime.
Firstly, the number for the hospital is 130. Call this if you need urgent medical help.
The fire brigade can be reached on 131, while 132 is the number to call for the police.
Consular services, should you need them, can be accessed via the below:
British Honorary Consul
Shell Cabo Verde Sarl
Av Amilcar Cabral CP4
Sao Vicente
Tel: 00 (238) 232 66 25/26/27
Fax: 00 (238) 232 66 29
Email: Antonio.A.Canuto@scv.simis.com
Medical help and assistance in Cape Verde
If you’re affected to the extent that you need urgent medical attention, then you might want to know that medical services are limited on Cape Verde and there’s a chance you might have to be evacuated should they not be able to treat your injuries or illness on the islands. You will need to have the relevant comprehensive travel insurance to cover you on trips to Cape Verde and it is essential that you are aware that there is a moderate risk of contracting Zika, as well as a low risk of contracting Malaria. You should always consult your GP before travelling if you already have health conditions and to get advice on whether you need to take any medicine and/or have injections before you travel to protect you.
Cape Verde personal injury compensation claim time limits
When it comes to making personal injury claims for holiday accidents in Cape Verde, you might be restricted by certain time limits. As it stands, if you’ve booked a tour operator package holiday, you should be able to claim within 3 years of when the accident happened but there are complexities that you might want to talk over with a personal injury lawyer in terms of whether you’ve booked as a package or not. The team here at Legal Expert are used to dealing with holiday accident claims abroad, and whether its holiday accident claims in Cape Verde or Bulgaria, or anywhere else in the world, we can find out whether you’re within the time limits or not.
Compensation claim for package holidays in Cape Verde
When it comes to package holidays, you’ll be glad to know that there is legislation in place to protect your interests in terms of claiming accident abroad compensation. Basically, if you’ve booked elements such as travel, accommodation and tours through one provider as part of a package deal, you’d be covered to make holiday accident claims in Cape Verde to ensure that you’re financially compensated for pain and suffering, and costs incurred due to the accident or illness. We would be happy to talk this through in terms of how and why this legislation affects you.
Cape Verde holiday compensation claims we handle
There are many things that could go wrong on holiday and if you haven’t been at fault for what has happened, we can certainly help you make holiday accident claims in Cape Verde, but even if you were partly at fault, we might be able to help. Our provided Cape Verde accident claims lawyers can help with numerous claims, some of the more common of which are described below in more detail. If yours doesn’t appear here, however, do not lose heart. Simply call the legally trained team at Legal Expert and we’ll tell you if we can help – we will more than likely say that yes, we can.
Cape Verde hotel and resort accident and injury claims
Hotels and resorts in Cape Verde can range from budget to five star, but it doesn’t matter how much you’ve paid for your accommodation, you should still be safe to stay there and if you’re not, and the hotel or resort accommodation is not up to basic safety standards, you might have cause to make holiday accident claims in Cape Verde. Hotel accidents can involve one or more of the following:
- Food poisoning (covered in more detail below)
- Trips and falls due to unsafe flooring
- Swimming pool poor hygiene leading to infections
- Cuts due to sharp edges in accommodation
Of course, this list isn’t everything that could happen, and we will be glad to help you no matter what the holiday accident claims in Cape Verde you have.
Compensation claims for food poisoning in Cape Verde
We briefly mentioned food poisoning above, and it is important to know that no matter how brief the symptoms are, they can cause problems for some time to come, as food poisoning can lead to not only IBS, but also autoimmune conditions developing. The causes of this type of poisoning can be:
Undercooked or badly reheated food
- Unsafe practices in the kitchen leading to cross contamination
- Raw food next to cooked food
- Food uncovered and exposed to bacteria
If you’ve ever had food poisoning, you’ll know that at best, it’s unpleasant, but at its worst, it can cause long term health implications. This is why a number of holiday accident claims in Cape Verde are for food poisoning, and while some of them are mild, the more serious cases can attract a considerable compensation payout.
Cape Verde holiday slip accident claims
Slipping seems like such a simple action but it can result in severe injuries, particularly if a slip means you fall from a height. Whether you’re getting on or of an aeroplane, or a coach, or you suffer injuries from slipping at the hotel or by the swimming pool, it’s essential that you seek advice on whether holiday accident claims in Cape Verde. Slips and falls often result in broken bones or severe bruising, but in the most serious holiday accident claims in Cape Verde, they can result in paralysis or even death. You may be unaware, but if you have lost a loved on because of a slip or fall in Cape Verde, you may be able to put forth holiday accident claims in Cape Verde after they have passed away, not only to cover funeral costs but also if you were financially dependent on the person. This may not compensate you for the loss of your loved on – indeed, nothing can – but if you’re left financially precarious, then this could help you build a life after their passing.
Accident or injury on excursions or activities in Cape Verde
As with any activity or excursion, we assume the relevant safety concerns are taken care of but it is important to make sure that we are as safe as we possibly can be when we venture out of our usual activities. It is important, therefore, if you’re likely to take on any activities that you make sure your travel insurance covers you for said activities, as many standard policies won’t cover you for things like water sports etc. Whether you’ve been on a boat trip or been exploring the mountainous regions in Cape Verde, if you’ve been misled about the safety of the trip or have been injured due to the negligence of the organiser, then you may well be able to launch holiday accident claims in Cape Verde.
Road traffic accidents and car crash claims in Cape Verde
Whilst roads are quite quiet in the local area, it is important to remember that accidents can still happen, and they sometimes do. If you have a car crash in Cape Verde, the most important thing to do is get urgent medical help as described above. If you choose to hire a scooter or car, or even a quad bike, it is essential you check that it is covered by insurance and that it is in roadworthy condition. You are required to wear a helmet by law. If you choose to travel by bus, then it would be best you were pre-warned that intercity buses can be dangerous to be on because often poor driving causes accidents. You may be best to hire a taxi.
Does using a solicitor in the UK affect my claim?
People who have holiday accident claims in Cape Verde often are surprised by the fact that they don’t have to look for a personal injury lawyer in Cape Verde to get them the personal injury compensation they are entitled to. They can use someone based in the UK, who knows how to handle foreign accident claims, which means the process is made much easier. Here at Legal Expert, we can match you with someone experienced in holiday accident claims in Cape Verde and other holiday destinations, that is aware of the complexities and legalities of pursuing a successful claim. This means you would not have to deal with a language barrier on top of any stress and pain you’ve already experienced because of your injury or illness.
No win no fee Cape Verde holiday compensation claims
One of the most interesting questions we get asked about holiday accident claims in Cape Verde, as well as other personal injury claims we handle is ‘How can I make no win no fee holiday accident claims in Cape Verde’. The answer is surprisingly simple. Let us give you an example.
Let’s say a claimant, we’ll call him Bill, becomes injured after falling from a balcony due to improperly fixed railings. Bill has many broken bones, but luckily survives the fall. He is repatriated for medical treatment such is the complexity of his injuries and his recovery time is likely to be lengthy. Bill is unfortunately unable to work while he recovers and his work place him on Statutory Sick Pay. Bill is financially out of pocket by a great deal of money and assumes that beginning a legal battle will cost him a lot of money that he doesn’t currently have. Bill comes to us via a friend’s recommendation and we inform him that we can help start his claim under no win no fee rules. Bill is able to be matched to one of our panel of experienced solicitors, who agree with Bill a percentage that they will take from any successful compensation payout. Bill signs the conditional fee agreement, and the solicitor begins his claim. Should Bill’s claim end up winning a great deal of compensation (which it should!) then Bill will get most of the compensation, with the pre-agreed percentage covering the legal fees. If, for any strange reason, no compensation was forthcoming, then Bill would not be further out of pocket as legal fees would not be collected from him in this case. It really is as simple as that, and what’s more, Bill may be able to get an interim payment while his case goes ahead, to cover any financial difficulties he might be in because of his predicament.
Top 16 biggest resorts in Cape Verde
- Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa
- Royal Horizons Boa Vista
- Hotel Riu Karamboa
- Hotel Riu Palace Cabo Verde
- Iberostar Club Boa Vista
- Hotel Riu Funana
- Hotel Riu Touareg
- Melia Tortuga Beach Resort & Spa
- Quinta da Montanha Hotel
- Hotel Oasis Praiamar
- THe Don Paco Hotel
- Hotel Dunas de Sal
- Hotel Xaguate
- Mindel Hotel
- Foya Branca Resort Hotel
- Hotel Cacheira
Start your claim
Having read all this, do you feel you might want to look further into holiday accident claims in Cape Verde? If so, you’re in the right place. Here at Legal Expert, we have specially trained staff, who can be reached on 0800 073 8804, and can speak to you to help you begin a claim. When you call us, we will be listening carefully to what you have to say. Often, we will ask some questions to determine more about the situation and your injuries. From here, we will likely be able to inform you more about whether we feel you have a valid claim, and we will also answer any queries or questions you have about your claim. We will also then offer to match you with the most relevant holiday accident claims in Cape Verde solicitor we can, so that your claim can begin as soon as possible. If you decide to go ahead, your solicitor will then have you sign your part of the agreement, and will more than likely arrange for you to see or speak to a medical expert for a consultation for the medical report that will form part of the evidence needed to pursue your case. This will most likely be near to where you live so don’t worry about having to travel far! Once this is all sorted, your solicitor will be able to push your claim forward. It couldn’t be simpler to start so why not call us today?
Useful links
British consular services in Cape Verde
There is no specific embassy or consulate in Cape Verde but you can access services per the below:
British Honorary Consul
Shell Cabo Verde Sarl
Av Amilcar Cabral CP4
Sao Vicente
Tel: 00 (238) 232 66 25/26/27
Fax: 00 (238) 232 66 29
Email: Antonio.A.Canuto@scv.simis.com
The government also advise that you contact the British Embassy in Lisbon or access assistance here, which may help if you need to see what specific services you can access.
British Embassy
Rua de São Bernardo 33
1249-082 Lisbon
Portugal
Telephone +351 21 392 40 00
Health
In terms of health advice, you can find information here:
Government – Health Advice for Cape Verde – General advice here
NHS Advice for Cape Verde – More information from the NHS
Malaria Map – Malaria isn’t a huge risk in Cape Verde but it can happen. View the map here of areas affected.
