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Swimming Pool Accident in Spain Personal Injury Claim Guide

By Russell Bowes. Last Updated 20th June 2024. On this page, you will find a full guide to the process of making a personal injury claim if you have had a swimming pool accident in Spain. Just because your accident happened overseas does not mean you have no way to make a claim for it. You can, and this guide will explain how to go about this.

If you would prefer to talk to one of our legal team, rather than read this entire guide, then please call Legal Expert on 0800 073 8804 today, and we will walk you through the process of making a compensation claim for a swimming pool accident that happened while you were on holiday in Spain.

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Swimming Pool Safety

Spain swimming pool accident statistics

Source: http://www.makingthelink.net/tools/swimming-pool-safety-%E2%80%93-drowning-and-children-under-five-years

As can be seen from the graph above, swimming pool accidents although not common, do happen to UK residents each year, some of which are fatal. If you are on holiday in Spain, there are a number of steps you can take to avoid accidents such as slips, trips, and falls. Some of the most common reasons for an accident at a hotel swimming pool in Spain are:

  • Foreign pools often do not have qualified lifeguards.
  • Young children are unsupervised.
  • The deep and shallow end is not adequately marked.
  • Depth is improperly marked, making diving dangerous.
  • Jumping or diving from poolside furniture.
  • Swimming at night after the pool is closed.
  • Swimming when intoxicated.
  • Running around the edge of the pool.

These are just some of the things you should avoid when using a pool on holiday in Spain to minimise the risk of an accident. If you do have an accident, call Legal Expert on the number at the end of this guide to make a claim.

In 2019 three members of a British family died in a swimming pool accident in Spain. The father and daughter were British Citizens. They drowned after becoming trapped in the swimming pool at a resort. It was suspected that a faulty drainage pump caused the accident. This was suspected to have sucked the victims underwater.

Can I Claim for A Swimming Pool Accident at My Hotel?

If you need to make a holiday accident claim for a swimming pool accident in Spain, it is important that you understand that your rights are almost the same as they would be if you were to be injured in the UK.

Furthermore, if you booked your holiday through a tour operator in the UK, you will be protected by UK legislation as well.

To claim personal injury compensation Spain holidaymakers need to report the accident to their tour company, and once you come home, call Legal Expert on the number at the end of this page to begin your claim today.

What Is Cryptosporidium, And How Do You Avoid?

Cryptosporidium is a swimming pool illness that takes the form of a parasite injection. Cryptosporidium is fairly common, especially in hot climates such as Spain. There are steps you can take to lower your chance of contracting Cryptosporidium, and these are:

  • Always shower before using a swimming pool.
  • Never swim if you are suffering from symptoms such as an upset stomach or nausea.
  • If you have had a stomach illness, you should wait two days before swimming.
  • Ensure that all young children had used a toilet before letting them swim.
  • Don’t change nappies poolside, and always wash your hands before swimming if you have changed a nappy.

If after taking these precautions, you still suffer from cryptosporidium while on holiday in Spain, call Legal Expert on the telephone number at the end of this guide to find out how we can help you make a compensation claim.

Claiming for Fatal Swimming Pool Accidents in Spain

Unfortunately, one of the reasons people need to make a personal injury claim in Spain is due to a swimming pool accident that has resulted in a fatality. There are so many ways that a person can be killed in a swimming pool accident, especially children who often do not have a real idea of how dangerous a swimming pool can be. Even a covered pool can be the cause of a lethal accident.

If you need to claim for holiday accident compensation and assistance, you can call Legal Expert on the phone number that you will find at the bottom of this page to proceed with a claim.

What Can Cause A Swimming Pool Accident in Spain?

There are many ways that a holiday accident in Spain involving a swimming pool could cause an injury to a holidaymaker, the most common causes of such accidents are:

  • The swimming pool owner failing to maintain the pool. For example, allowing broken tiles to cut swimmers.
  • The swimming pool owner failing to provide properly qualified lifeguards to monitor the pool.
  • The swimming pool owner failing to keep the pool clean, leading to illnesses and infections for swimmers.
  • Children are swimming unsupervised in the pool.
  • People are swimming after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.
  • Slips, trips and falls on wet flooring or damaged floor coverings around the pool.

These are some of the most common ways a swimming pool accident in Spain might lead to a personal injury; there are more. No matter how your accident happened, call Legal Expert on the number at the end of this page to learn how we can help you claim compensation.

What Steps Should You Take After A Swimming Pool Accident in Spain?

If you have a swimming pool accident, such as a diving accident while you are on holiday in Spain, and it has led to an injury, there are a number of steps that you can take to ensure that when you return to the UK, you have the best chance of making a compensation claim successfully, and these include:

  • Make sure that you report the accident to the swimming pool owner.
  • If you booked your holiday through a UK-based package holiday firm, make sure that you contact them and tell them about the accident.
  • Inform your travel or health insurance of the accident if you intend to make an insurance claim.
  • Make sure that you receive proper, professional medical treatment for your injury.
  • When you get back to the UK, call Legal Expert on the number at the end of this guide to learn how we can help you to claim for an injury caused by a swimming pool accident while you were on holiday in Spain.

After A Swimming Pool Accident in Spain, How Long Do I Have to Claim Compensation?

Generally, you will need to engage a personal injury solicitor, and begin a compensation claim for an injury that was caused by a swimming pool accident while on holiday in Spain, within one year of the accident taking place. If booked through a UK-based packaged holiday the time limit can be up to three years please contact us for free advice to confirm the time limit and each claim time limit may be different.

In rare cases, this three-year deadline can be extended. If you need help making a compensation claim for an injury caused by a swimming pool accident while you were on holiday in Spain, then call Legal Expert on the telephone number in the final section of this guide to find out how we can help you.

What Can My Swimming Pool Injury Claim in Spain Include?

When you make personal injury claims, if you receive a compensation settlement, the amount you receive will be made up of a number of different types of damages. These can include but are not limited to:

  • Special damages (non-physical):
    • Care costs
    • Travel costs
    • Medical fees
    • Loss of earnings
    • Lessened work prospects
  • General damages (physical):
    • Pain and suffering
    • Psychological damage
    • Mental trauma
    • Painful recovery
    • Long-term disability

If you like a much more detailed estimate of the types of damages you cou9ld be able to claim due to a swimming pool accident while on holiday in Spain, call Legal Expert on the number at the end of this guide.

No Win No Fee Swimming Pool Illness and Accident Claims in Spain

Legal Expert offers our No Win No Fee nationwide personal injury claims service, as the simplest, most effective way to make a claim for a personal injury caused by a swimming pool accident while you were on holiday in Spain.

This is a risk-free way in which to make a claim from a financial standpoint. You only pay us our fees when you actually receive a compensation payment and not before. There is zero cost to begin your claim, and there are no ongoing costs no matter how long it takes to resolve your claim. And if, in the unlikely event that we fail to win your claim for you, then you pay us nothing at all.

Call Legal Expert on the number at the end of this page to find out more about how this claim service works and to begin your claim today.

How Our Spain Personal Injury Claims Team Can Help You

The Legal Expert team is on hand to deal with any questions you have about your claim, and to keep you informed about what we are doing on your behalf and the status of your claim. We won’t blind you with legal speak; we will use simple plain English so that you always know exactly what we are doing on your behalf.

We have a track record of successfully winning significant amounts of compensation across a wide range of complex claims cases, and we can do the same for you. We will always try to get you the maximum level of compensation possible and do everything we can to ensure your claim is successful.

Call Legal Expert on the number below, to start your risk-free claim for a personal injury caused by a swimming pool accident while you were on holiday in Spain.

Talk to Us Today to Start Your Claim

Are you ready to make a compensation claim for a swimming pool accident in Spain that caused you an injury? If you are, call us on 0800 073 8804 today. Once you have told us a little more about your claim, we will offer you some free legal advice about what we think your next legal move could be.

Useful Links and Further Information

At the link you will find below, is a complete and detailed guide to making a compensation claim for an accident that happened on a package holiday:

A guide to making holiday compensation claim

At this link you can find a guide on how to claim for moped and similar accidents in Spain

Moped Accidents In Spain

At the link you will find below, is a complete and detailed guide to making a compensation claim for an accident that happened on holiday:

A guide to making a package holiday compensation claim

At the link you will find below, is UK Government published information providing advice on traveling to Spain:

UK Government foreign travel advice about traveling to Spain

At the link below you will find out more about claims for injuries at a restaurant in Spain.

Restaurant in Spain accident claims

At this link you can find out more about bus and coach accidents in Spain

Spain bus and coach accident claims

At the link you will find below, is UK Government published information providing advice on getting help while in Spain

UK Government information about getting help in Spain

FAQs About Swimming Pool Accidents In Spain

Can you claim compensation for an accident abroad?

If you have been injured in a swimming pool accident in Spain you may be able to claim compensation using a law firm in the UK. Whether you are able to claim may depend on the country the accident happened in, where the accident took place and who may have been to blame. The laws and procedures around claiming for an accident in Spain can differ from those in the UK. This is why having a personal injury solicitor can be helpful.

How long after an incident can you claim compensation?

How long you have to claim for an accident abroad, such as drowning in a swimming pool in Spain could depend on how you booked and paid for your holiday and who was responsible for the accident. For example, time limits to claim for an injury on a package holiday could differ to independently booked holidays. In our related guide to the personal injury limitation period in Spain, you can find out more about time limits.

Thank you for reading this guide on how and when to claim for a swimming pool accident in Spain.