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Holiday Accident Claims In Miami | Personal Injury Compensation

There are a startling number of people in the UK that have been on holiday and suffered an injury in almost any country you can think of. However, they have never claimed compensation when they have been entitled to do so, and this is often because they don’t realise that they are eligible for a payout, especially when it comes to accidents abroad. In this guide, we are going to take a look at holiday accident claims in Miami specifically. If you have been the victim of such an incident, it is important to make a claim, and we can help you with this. For more information, call us on 0800 073 8804. But first, read on to discover everything you need to know.

Holiday accident claims Miami

Holiday accident claims Miami

‘Personal injury’ is a general term, which covers a whole host of incidents and injuries, and this often confuses people. However, there are many different reasons for personal injury claims. This includes the likes of:

  • Slips, trips and falls
  • Car crashes
  • Motorbike accidents
  • Food poisoning
  • Travel accidents
  • Health and safety incidents
  • Untraced driver incidents
  • Product liability cases
  • … And much, much more

When it comes to making a claim for compensation, the main thing you need to concern yourself is establishing responsibility. You need to prove that someone else is to blame for your suffering. Aside from this, the incident must have occurred within the past three years, as this is the time limit on most personal injury cases. Finally, it is imperative that you have seen a doctor, as the medical report they provide you with is the most crucial piece of evidence when it comes to any type of claim. This will state your injuries and it is used to determine how much compensation you will get.

If you feel like all of this applies, there is a very high chance you are going to be eligible for compensation for what happened to you in Miami. Read on to discover more about holiday accident claims in Miami.

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A guide to getting compensation for a holiday accident in Miami

If you have visited Miami, and you have suffered an illness or an injury that was not your fault, it is imperative to get the compensation you deserve. This is what this guide is designed to assist you with: claiming for an accident on vacation in Miami. It is important to recognise that medical treatment is costly in the United States, and British visitors do not benefit from any special arrangements. This is why it is important to have the correct insurance in place, which is something we will discuss in further detail below. We will also provide you with information on how to make a claim, as well as the different types of cases you can launch, from road traffic accidents to claims for slips, trips, and falls. If you still have any queries by the time you finish reading this guide, you will find our contact information. But first, read on to discover our Miami holiday compensation guide.

I was injured or became sick in Miami, what should I do?

Whatever the scenario may be, if you wish to make a claim it is vital to follow the right steps. Read on to discover the action you should take when making a claim for something that has happened in Miami…

  1. See a doctor – There is only one place to begin, and this is with the fact that you must see a medical professional. If you fail to do this you are going to find it impossible to claim. After all, how are you going to prove that you have sustained the injury in question?
  2. Get contact details – It would really help your case if you ensured you not only got the contact details of the person that caused the accident, but also any witnesses. Witness statements can really help to strengthen your claim.
  3. Report the incident – There are indeed various accidents that require reporting. When it comes to road traffic accidents and indeed injuries that have occurred because of criminal activity, you will likely need to call the police. If you have been injured at a hotel, make sure you report it to the staff.
  4. Take photographs – This is not applicable to all cases. Nonetheless, let’s say you have been involved in an accident on the road. If there is damage to your vehicle or the street, it is recommended to take photographs.
  5. Keep proof of expenses – Last but not least, keep receipts and any other relevant documents with serve as proof to the expenses you have suffered because of the injury. This can be anything from treatment costs and travel expenses, to loss of income and childcare costs.

If you follow these steps, it will increase the chance of you making a successful claim.

City of Miami emergency contacts and services

The British Consulate General, Miami, information can be found via the following link: www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-consulate-general-miami. It is also important to jot down all of the important and emergency contact details you may need. You probably already know that 911 is the number for the police in the United States. However, if you need to ring the policy in Miami-Dade County on a non-emergency basis, the number is 305 476 5423.

How to access medical services in Miami as a tourist and the cost of doing so

The cost of medical treatment in the USA can be very high, and these costs may need to be met upfront or immediately upon treatment. This is the case across the whole of America, as medical care is not even free of full-time residents. Therefore, in order to access medical care without being met with an extortionate bill, you need to make sure you have travel insurance, and you need to make sure it is the right travel insurance. A lot of worldwide policies do not cover America, so do not assume that this is automatically the case, even though the policy has global or worldwide in the name. You need to be certain that America is actually included.

Personal injury compensation claim time limits in Miami

You have three years to make a claim. This begins from the date of the accident, and court proceedings must be issued within this time frame. There aren’t many exceptions, however, those that do occur relate to incidents when someone has been injured and it has taken a while for symptoms to develop. In such cases, you will have three years from the date of your diagnosis instead.

Not only do you have the time limit to consider, but also the sooner you claim, the easier you will find it. This is because the details will be fresh in your mind and it will be easier to get your hands on valuable evidence, such as witness statements.

Miami package holiday accident and injury claims

The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 will cover you if you have been injured while on a package holiday. In order for your holiday to be deemed a package holiday, you must have at least two of the following components:

  • Accommodation
  • Transport
  • A tourist service, for example, excursions or tours

Furthermore, for your holiday to be deemed a package holiday it must include an overnight stay or last for more than 24 hours.

Holiday accident and illness claims in Miami

Have you been involved in an accident on holiday that was not your fault? If you have been injured while in Miami, there is a high chance you will be entitled to compensation if the incident was not your fault. There are many different types of accidents you can claim for if you have fallen ill on holiday abroad in Miami or suffered an injury, ranging from accidents that have happened during excursions to food poisoning. Below, we will take a look at some of the most common types of incidents in further detail.

Hotel injury and illness claims in Miami

If you have been injured while staying in a hotel in Miami, it may be that the hotel company is to blame for what has happened. Some of the most common hotel accidents are as follows:

  • Food poisoning
  • Cuts and lacerations, which can happen from stepping on a sharp object by the pool, for example
  • Slips, trips and falls

If you are to make a claim, you need to show that the hotel is to blame. For example, if you have become injured because of the swimming pool, you need to show that the pool was not maintained properly and this caused your injury or illness.

Food poisoning or waterborne illness compensation claims

Another type of illness you can claim for is food poisoning. This occurs when you have consumed food that is contaminated. There are many different forms of food poisoning, yet you can make a Miami holiday illness claim for them all. Some people only suffer minor symptoms, which will disappear after a day or two. However, there are instances whereby food poisoning is life threatening. There are a number of different scenarios that can cause food poisoning, which includes eating food that has been…

  • Left open to pests such as vermin, birds, and insects
  • Not been stored at the correct temperature
  • Not been prepared hygienically
  • Re-heated incorrectly
  • Not cooked through

Slips, trips, and falls in Miami

When it comes to personal injury claims in Miami, slips, trips and falls are undoubtedly one of the most common reasons for these types of claims being made. There are many different ways such an injury can occur. Someone may trip on a broken pavement. Someone else may slip on a wet floor that was not marked in the hotel. The incidents differ substantially. Nonetheless, no matter how the accident occurred, if you have suffered an injury and it was not your fault you will be eligible for compensation.

You need to determine whether you actually have a case. In order to do so, you must ask yourself the following three questions…

  1. Who caused the accident?
  2. When did the incident occur?
  3. Did you see a doctor for your injuries?

Question number one is an important one. You can only make a Miami holiday accident claim if someone else is at error for the injury. Determining who is at fault is dependent on where the accident happened. For example, if the injury occurred in a public place, you will be covered by public liability insurance.

Injury on activities or excursions in Miami

People take lots of boat tours and excursions on or off the water in Miami. These might include things such as visiting elephant parks, or jungle tours, etc. It is important to make sure all activities are well regulated and that the activity and provider are covered by your travel insurance. If you have been injured while on an excursion, there is a very high chance you will be entitled to compensation. For example, if you have been doing watersports and you have not been given the correct equipment or the right instructions/information, you will be able to show that the company is to blame and secure compensation as a consequence.

Hurricane and other natural disaster disruption or injury claims

Hurricanes can and do happen in Miami and across Florida during hurricane season. These can cause disruption and danger to life. The hurricane season runs from June to November. There are some travel insurers that will cover natural disasters because they deem them an ‘act of God.’ You will need to refer to your travel insurance policy to determine whether or not this is the case.

Road traffic accidents and car crash claims in Miami-Dade County

It is imperative to establish that there are a whole host of different road traffic accidents that can occur. This includes everything from passenger injuries, to car crashes, to uninsured driver incidents, and more. How the situation occurred does not dictate the amount you receive. When it comes to claims involving a road traffic accident in Miami, it all depends on the severity of your injury and any other costs you have encountered as a result of it. Moreover, the car accident in Miami that you have been involved in must be the result of someone else’s error or negligence.

Do I need to use a lawyer in Miami to make a claim?

Even though your claim happened abroad, we can still help. You do not need to use a solicitor that is based in Miami to make claims for accident or injuries in Miami. This means that you can choose a solicitor based on their experience and reputation, rather than simply choosing a solicitor based on location.

No win no fee holiday accident claims in Miami

If you have suffered any type of personal injury and it was not your fault you should definitely proceed with your claim. However, there are a lot of people that do not do so. This is because they are worried about the extortionate costs that are associated with legal services and making a claim. Can you really risk spending a great sum of money on the services of a solicitor only for your case to be unsuccessful? Most people will have answered no to that question. But, the good news is that this is something you don’t need to worry about with No Win, No Fee Miami holiday compensation claims.

If you use a No Win, No Fee solicitor, you don’t have to be worried about the financial implications of your case not being a success. You also don’t need any cash to start your claim, which is often a major hurdle for a lot of people. If that wasn’t enough, you can guarantee that the solicitors will only take on No Win, No Fee claims if they believe there is a high chance of them being a success. They won’t waste your time and they won’t waste their own time either. The good news is that all of our provided holiday accident claims solicitors work on a No Win, No Fee at Legal Expert.

Top resorts in Miami

There are lots of amazing resorts in Miami. Let’s take a look at some of the best and most popular…

  • The Tides South Beach
  • National Hotel
  • Trump International Beach Resort Miami
  • Eden Roc Miami Beach
  • SLS South Beach
  • Loews Miami Beach Hotel
  • Fontainebleau Miami Beach
  • COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach
  • The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
  • The Setai, Miami Beach
  • The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
  • Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach

Whether you’ve visited any of the resorts above or anywhere else and suffered injury or illness due to someone else’s negligence/fault then you’re likely to be able to make a claim and we have the ability and contacts to make sure you get what payout your case deserves.

How to start a Miami holiday accident claim

Here at Legal Expert, we have an excellent reputation. We have been helping personal injury victims for many years now. This level of experience should put your mind at ease. We have helped thousands and thousands of people and will have likely dealt with a case similar to yours many times before. If you take a look on our website you will see that have an impeccable reputation. This is based on foundations of high quality, honesty and exceptional customer service. There truly is no one better.

One of the reasons why so many people elect to use our service is because of the fact that all of our provided holiday accident solicitors work on a No Win, No Fee basis. There are a lot of benefits to be gained with a No Win, No Fee service. First and foremost, you do not actually need any money to begin your case. Financial risk is also minimised. If you were to use a traditional solicitor you would likely be worried about the potential financial implications should you lose your case. This is something you need not worry about with No Win, No Fee claims. This all works to ensure you benefit from a much better level of service as well. Plus, we won’t waste your time. If we do not believe you have a good chance of getting compensation we will tell you.

If you are ready to make a claim or you have any questions about doing so and would like Miami holiday illness or accident advice, please give us a call today on 0800 073 8804. This line is open seven days per week.

Useful links

We hope that you have found this guide useful while looking for more information on holiday accident claims in Miami. However, if you need some more information, please use the links and contact details below.

British Consulate General Miami

1001 Brickell Bay Drive

Miami FL

33131

Tel: +1 305 400 6400

Web: www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-consulate-general-miami

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

British consular services in Miami, Florida

www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-consulate-general-miami

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USA – UK Government’s Health advice – This serves as a very handy link for you if you’re looking to travel to the US on holiday – it details information about the healthcare arrangements in the USA and therefore you’ll be able to get good advice that is up to date and accurate.

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      Patrick is a Grade A solicitor having qualified in 2005. He's an an expert in accident at work and public liability claims and is currently our head of the EL/PL department. Get in touch today for free to see how we can help you.

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