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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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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:
Therefore, you may be able to make caravan park campsite claims if:
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.
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:
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.
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 |
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:
Call us now for more information on calculating compensation in a personal injury claim.
4.8We 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.
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:
Call us now to receive a checklist of the specific evidence that will help support your campsite accident claim.
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:
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 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:
You can make a holiday park claim by yourself, but working with an experienced solicitor offers many advantages, including:
Get in touch now with our No Win No Fee solicitors for your campsite injuries:
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Thank you for reading our guide on caravan park campsite claims.
*Please note that the case study was illustrative.
