A caravan trip can be an enjoyable and relaxing way to enjoy your vacation. It allows you to travel at your own pace while looking at your surroundings. However, accidents at caravan sites can occur in the absence of proper precautions, resulting in serious injuries and financial strain. In such cases, caravan park camp site claims may be an option to recover some of these costs.
Our solicitors at Accident Claims have been working on caravan site accident claims for many years, and they are best equipped to assist you in securing the personal injury compensation you deserve. They will explain the important steps involved in caravan injury claims, such as checking eligibility, collecting evidence and knowing the time limit. Contact us now to get started on your caravan accident claim or any other public liability claims.
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- Can I Claim For An Accident On A Caravan Park Or Camp Site?
- Examples Of Caravan Park And Camp Site Claims?
- What Compensation Can I Claim For A Campsite Or Caravan Park Accident?
- Case Study – £160,000 Compensation
- How Can I Prove Fault After I Was Injured On A Campsite Or Caravan Park?
- What Is The Caravan Park And Campsite Claims Time Limit?
- No Win No Fee Caravan Park And Camp Site Claims
- Learn More
Can I Claim For An Accident On A Caravan Park Or Camp Site?
Yes, you can claim for an accident on a caravan park or campsite if it occurred due to the neglect of the site owner or manager. All site owners have a duty of care to ensure the safety of all visitors and guests to a reasonable extent. Since caravan campsites are public areas, any accidents that occur here may lead to public liability claims, where the site owners and/or managers will be deemed as the ‘occupiers’.
A duty of care is a legal obligation on the part of an entity to ensure the safety and well-being of those placed under their responsibility. Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, the occupier is an individual or business who manages the space and is therefore responsible for the safety of all visitors. A caravan site owner’s responsibilities may include the following:
- Conducting on-site inspections to check for safety risks and removing them immediately.
- Implementing a speed limit within the caravan park.
- Maintaining hygiene on the site and in caravan park restaurants and bars.
- Ensuring the maintenance of bathroom facilities.
Therefore, you may be able to make caravan park campsite claims if:
- The campsite owners or managers had a duty of care towards you.
- They breached this duty of care.
- You suffered an injury due to an accident caused by this breach in the duty of care.
You can get in touch for more questions on public liability claims or to have your eligibility to claim checked. This eligibility check is part of a free, no-obligation consultation.
Examples Of Caravan Park And Camp Site Claims?
Some common examples of caravan park and campsite claims include accidents due to slips, trips and falls, burn injuries, defective equipment and food poisoning. Let us discuss these examples further:
- Slips, trips, and falls: These accidents can occur due to cluttered areas, uneven surfaces, unrepaired potholes, or wet floors without warning signs.
- Defective equipment: If any sports equipment or the caravans are poorly maintained, accidents may occur. Even a broken window’s glass can cause cuts if not repaired promptly.
- Food poisoning: If proper hygiene wasn’t maintained while cooking or storing any food in the restaurant or cafeteria, food poisoning or allergies may occur.
- Vehicle collisions: Such accidents can occur due to cluttered roadways, not clearly posted speed limits in the park and not enforcing regulations about drinking and driving within the campsite’s roads.
- Accidents during group activities: If proper precautions aren’t taken during organised activities, such as trekking with children, fractures, head or neck injuries may occur.
Was there a climbing wall activity where you were injured and you wish to claim compensation? Contact us now for more examples and to discuss the incident that caused your injuries.
What Compensation Can I Claim For A Campsite Or Caravan Park Accident?
The compensation you can claim for a campsite or caravan accident depends on the number of injuries, their severity and their impact on your daily life. As far as your mental and physical injuries are concerned, they will be covered under general damages, which are calculated through the guidelines published by the Judicial College (JCG). These guidelines outline the various compensation brackets that may be possible for different types of injuries.
Our table below showcases some examples of JCG figures which may be considered in caravan park campsite claims. However, the first row isn’t from the JCG, and this table is meant only for guidance.
Injury Notes Compensation Guidelines
Multiple Severe Injuries and Special Damages There can be many injuries along with physiotherapy, private healthcare and physical aids. Up to £1,000,000+
Brain and Head Injury-Moderately Severe There are issues like a dependence on others, communication struggles and effects on awareness and life expectancy. £267,340 to £344,150
Scarring to other body parts-burns on 40% or more of the body The award depends on the physical disability, cosmetic impact, psychological trauma and thickness of the burn. Likely to exceed £127,930
PTSD- Moderately Severe There may be significant disability but the overall prognosis is better than more severe PTSD with some treatment. £28,250 to £73,050
Severe Leg Injuries- (iii) Serious There is extended treatment and instability due to serious injuries, such as fractures or ligament tears. £47,840 to £66,920
Shoulder Injuries- Severe This may be associated with a neck injury and can cause disability. £23,430 to £58,610
Knee Injury- Severe (iii) There is a risk of degenerative changes and remedial surgery may be needed. £31,960 to £53,030
Foot Injuries- Serious There is an extended treatment duration and pain from ongoing arthritis. £30,500 to £47,840
Digestive System- Illness from non-traumatic injury There may be hospital admission for a few days due to food poisoning or allergic reaction. £4,820 to £11,640
What Other Damages Can Caravan Park And Camp Site Claims Cover?
Caravan park and campsite claims can also cover special damages, which encompass financial losses resulting from the accident and injuries. This head of compensation is awarded only in successful claims and therefore requires substantiation through documentary evidence, such as payslips and receipts.
Some examples of special damages include:
- Loss of earnings, either due to your inability to work or your family member devoting time to your care.
- Medical expenses, including prescriptions, travel, diagnostic tests and hospital admission.
- Rehabilitation measures including physical aids, counselling and physiotherapy.
- Cost of hiring professionals, such as cleaners or caretakers while you recover.
Call us now for more information on calculating compensation in a personal injury claim.
4.8 (948 reviews)Case Study – £160,000 Compensation
We will now discuss an example case study of the kind of caravan park campsite claims our solicitors handle.
The Evans were visiting a campsite and staying in a caravan as they felt that it would be a good vacation for their children. However, while their ten-year-old son, Timothy, was playing in the surrounding areas, he injured his left hand and scraped his knee due to a collision with a van belonging to the campsite maintenance head. His left hand was crushed under the wheel of the van. Since there was no information regarding the movement of vehicles, the maintenance head was at fault, and Timothy had to be rushed to the hospital.
Timothy had to undergo several hours of specialised surgery to rejoin severed fingers and regain hand function. He also had to start therapy since he would still get flashbacks and nightmares of the incident. With the help of experienced solicitors, the Evans managed to secure a settlement of £160,000, which Timothy can access once he turns 18, minus the amount awarded for his parents’ loss of earnings while they cared for him.
Thank you for reading our case study.* You can get in touch now for more case studies related to various compensation amounts.
How Can I Prove Fault After I Was Injured On A Campsite Or Caravan Park?
You can prove fault after you were injured on a campsite or caravan park by collecting evidence highlighting the extent of your injuries and detailing particulars of the accident. The evidence which may be used in caravan park campsite claims includes:
- Copies of communication with the caravan campsite owner or manager.
- Photographs of the accident or injuries.
- Contact details of individuals who witnessed the accident and are willing to provide witness statements later on.
- Medical records, including reports and prescriptions.
Call us now to receive a checklist of the specific evidence that will help support your campsite accident claim.
What Is The Caravan Park And Campsite Claims Time Limit?
The caravan park and campsite claims time limit is 3 years, according to the Limitation Act 1980. However, there may be exceptions to this time limit, such as:
- Minors: The time limit applies only after the age of 18, as minors cannot initiate a claim on their own.
- Reduced mental capacity: Since a person cannot claim without possessing the required mental capacity, the time limit is paused until this capacity returns.
However, even if the time limit is paused, a loved one can start the claim on behalf of these individuals by becoming a litigation friend.
Speak to our advisors to claim on behalf of your child or to determine the time limit in your claim.
No Win No Fee Caravan Park And Camp Site Claims
No Win No Fee caravan park and campsite claims may be made once our advisors verify the eligibility of your claim and forward it to one of our No Win No Fee solicitors. Your solicitor will then render their services through a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). By offering their services through a CFA:
- Your solicitor won’t charge any initial solicitors’ fees to start work on your claim.
- There also won’t be any ongoing service fees for your solicitor’s work at any point during your claim.
- When a claim is not successful, you won’t have to cover your solicitor’s fees.
- You will be charged only a success fee, which is a small percentage taken out of the compensation, in the event of a successful outcome. There is a legal cap to ensure the maximum possible retention of your compensation.
You can make a holiday park claim by yourself, but working with an experienced solicitor offers many advantages, including:
- Accurate valuation of your compensation which considers all the damages you have suffered.
- Help navigating a complex claims process with expert support each step of the way.
- An explanation of any complex legal terms that come up during the claims process.
- Advise on gathering the most compelling evidence that proves your version of events.
- Handling negotiations with the holiday park’s insurers on your behalf, allowing you to concentrate on your recovery.
Contact Accident Claims’ Solicitors
Get in touch now with our No Win No Fee solicitors for your campsite injuries:
- Call on 0800 073 8801.
- Start your claim online.
- Use our live chat.
Learn More
Here are a few more articles from Accident Claims that you might find helpful:
- Our guide on suing the council.
- Information on how long you have to claim compensation in the UK.
- Details on claiming for a nerve damage injury.
For more information, you can go through these links:
- Guidance on towing a caravan published by the Govenrment.
- Information from the NHS on scalds and burns.
- Details from the NHS on blisters
Thank you for reading our guide on caravan park campsite claims.
*Please note that the case study was illustrative.
