Mykonos – Accident Claims Guide – How To Claim Compensation For A Personal Injury In Mykonos -Greece? On Holiday

By Joanne Jeffries. Last Updated 25th November 2021. Welcome to our guide on claiming for an accident on holiday in Mykonos.

Have you been injured or made ill because of an accident on holiday in Mykonos? Whether were injured because of a car accident, food poisoning incident, swimming pool accident, quad bike accident or other sports injuries related accident, an accident on an excursion, airport, coach accident, were injured on a package holiday to Greece, or suffered a slip, trip or fall accident, if the accident was not your fault, you could qualify to claim a significant compensation settlement. Accident Claims UK can provide you with an excellent holiday compensation solicitor based in Great Britain who can handle your Greece holiday accident claim, or Greece holiday illness claim abroad. Our solicitors have years of experience handling holiday accident claims in Greece, so if you were injured in Greece or made ill because of negligence on the part of a third party, call us today to see start your personal injury claims process.

Mykonos holiday accident accident on holiday in Mykonos

Mykonos holiday accident

Accident Claims UK is a well respected personal injury solicitors firm, which specialises in helping clients who were injured or made ill on holiday, through no fault of their own, claim compensation for their injuries or illness. Call us today to receive free legal advice and take advantage of our personal injury claims consultation. One of our advisors will let you know if you have a strong case to make a holiday accident claim in Greece. If you are entitled to compensation we will calculate how much you can claim for an accident on holiday in Mykonos. Then you will be provided with a holiday compensation solicitor, to represent you in your holiday accident claim, who will start working on your case right away.

If you have a genuine claim for compensation after being injured or made ill on holiday in Mykonos, Greece, we can process your claim. Call 0800 073 8801 today to begin the process.

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Our Guide To Claiming Compensation For An Illness Or Accident On Holiday In Mykonos

The beautiful Greek island of Mykonos is a popular holiday destination. Part of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean sea, Mykonos is known for its beaches, 16th century windmills, night clubs and places of nearby historic significance such as the archaeological site of Delos. Greece is a very popular destination for holidaymakers from the UK, in 2017 over 3 million holidaymakers from the United Kingdom visited Greece. Greece is considered a safe country to visit and most holidays there are trouble free. However, if proper standards of health and safety are not upheld, accidents on holiday in Mykonos can occur, which can result in holidaymakers becoming ill or injured. If you have been injured or made ill because of an avoidable accident on holiday in Greece, you could be owed a significant compensation settlement.

In this guide to claiming compensation for an accident on holiday in Mykonos, we will explain the holiday accident claims process to you in detail. We will cover what to do on holiday in Greece if you are injured, how to get healthcare, and will also look at common types of accidents on holiday in Mykonos that people claim compensation for. We will then advise you on how to find the right personal injury lawyer to represent your claim for your holiday accident in Greece and the benefits of making a no win no fee claim. Remember, if you were injured in Greece on holiday you could be owed a significant holiday accident compensation settlement. Whether you wish to claim holiday compensation for food poisoning, holiday compensation for delays or holiday compensation for any other type of accident, Accident Claims UK can help you. Call today for your free consultation and to begin your claim.

Popular Destinations In Mykonos Including Resorts And Beaches

Here are some popular resorts and attractions that holidaymakers frequently visit in Mykonos.

  1. Mykonos Town,
  2. Ornos,
  3. Platis Yialos,
  4. Glastros,
  5. Elia,
  6. Kalo Livadi,
  7. Tourlos,
  8. Paradise and Super Paradise Beach,
  9. Ftelia,
  10. Ano Mera

What Should You Do If Injured Or Ill When On Holiday?

If you are injured or made ill because of an accident on holiday, there are things you can do at the scene of your accident to collect evidence to support your personal injury claim, which your holiday accident solicitor will be able to use later. We have listed these steps below:

  • If you are injured on a package holiday to Greece report your accident to the tour operator. Make sure they record the details of your accident accurately.
  • If you are injured because of a road traffic accident in Greece, exchange contact details with the other driver involved. Make a note of the other vehicle’s model, colour and the number on the registration plate.
  • Photograph your injuries if it is safe to do so, including a date stamp.
  • Photograph the hazard that caused your injuries if it is safe to do so, including a date stamp
    If you have to buy anything because of your injuries or illness, keep the receipts, as you may be able to use them as evidence at a later stage. You may also be able to claim back these expenses as part of your compensation package.

Of course if you are made seriously injured or ill, your first priority should be getting to a doctor’s surgery or hospital as appropriate. Everything else can wait. A friend or family member can always do the above for you, or you can return to the scene of the accident at a later date.

To find the right solicitor to claim illness or injury compensation in Greece on your behalf, call Accident Claims UK today.

Getting Help If Injured Or Ill Useful Numbers In Mykonos

How to contact the Emergency services in Mykonos.

  • Emergency services number in Greece: 112

Contacting the local emergency services on Mykonos:

  • Police: +3022890 22 716
  • Tourist police: +3022890 22 482
  • Emergency room Mykonos Town: +3022890 22274
  • Emergency room Ano Mera: +3022890 71395

If you require urgent diplomatic assistance, for example if a member of your party has died, been arrested or kidnapped, you can contact the British Embassy in Athens, for help.

  • Telephone: call +30 210 7272 600.

If you are in the UK and concerned about a citizen of the United Kingdom in Greece, call 020 7008 1500.

Healthcare In The Greek Islands For British Tourists

At the time of writing holidaymakers and travellers who are citizens of the United Kingdom can access the same state healthcare in Greece that Greek citizens are entitled to receive, when travelling in Greece. You can do so using a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), which you can apply for here. It is also recommended that you take out fully comprehensive medical insurance before you travel, as the Greek state healthcare system isn’t as comprehensive as the NHS.

How Long After An Accident On Holiday In Greece Can I Claim Compensation?

If you wish to claim injury compensation in Greece, make sure that you call start your claim within the personal injury claims time limit. The personal injury claims time limit begins from the time you were injured or made ill, or realised that you had been made ill or injured.

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Accident, Injury or Illness Time Limit
If the holiday was booked through a tour operator that is based in the UK. 3 years may very
If you booked your holiday yourself privately. Up to 5 years may very
Road traffic accidents that happen in . 2 years to 5 years may very
Accidents at sea. 2 years from the date the passenger stepped onto the vessel, may very
Illness or injury on a privately booked flight, flying to or from 2 years may very

Holiday Accident, Injury And Illness Claims That We Can Help With

We will now look at common reasons why people make Greece holiday injury claims, or Greece holiday accident claims. If you have experienced any of the accidents we have listed below, or a different accident that resulted in you becoming injured or ill, that was not your fault, call Accident Claims UK today, to see if you are entitled to claim compensation.

Accidents On Package Holidays To Greece

Holidaymakers on a package holiday to Mykonos, Greece, are owed a duty of care by their tour operator. A duty of care means that the business must take all reasonable precautions to provide holidaymakers with a safe and hygienic environment on holiday, when using their services. If a health and safety hazard is deliberately ignored by the tour operator, which results a guest being injured or made ill by an accident then the tour operator could be held liable for their injuries and have to pay the guest compensation. If you have been injured because of negligence on the part of your tour operator, on a package holiday to Mykonos, Greece, you could be entitled to claim injury compensation for your accident in Mykonos, Greece. Call Accident Claims UK, to see if you are entitled to claim.
You should report your accident to your tour operator as soon as possible.

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Name of tour operator
TUI
Thomas Cook
Jet2Holidays
LastMinute.com
TravelRepublic.co.uk

Greek Island Hotel Accident Or Illness Claims

Like tour operators, hotels must also provide their guests with a safe and hygienic environment in which to stay, as part of their legal duty of care towards their customers. This means that if you are injured or made ill because of an accident on holiday in Mykonos, because of negligence in the part of your hotel, you could claim a (potentially) significant compensation settlement. Common accidents in hotels can include swimming pool accidents, slips and trips and food poisoning. If you have been injured because of negligence on the part of your hotel in Mykonos, to make a holiday accident compensation claim.

Food Poisoning, Infections, And Illnesses

If food is not properly stored and prepared in restaurant, cafe or hotel kitchens, this can result in guests becoming ill because of infections and food poisoning. Food poisoning can be very unpleasant and can ruin a holiday. In extreme cases, the sufferer may have to be admitted to hospital. What are the symptoms of food poisoning? Symptoms of infections and food poisoning can include: diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, nausea, loss of appetite, a fever and headaches. If you have been made ill because of food poisoning, which was caused by a restaurant, cafe, bar or hotel in Mykonos, call Accident Claims UK to discuss claiming compensation for food poisoning in Greece.

Slips And Trips

Have you suffered a slip and trip injury on holiday in Mykonos that was not your fault? Slip and trip accidents can be caused easily by health and safety hazards such as a wet surface around a hotel swimming pool, or a broken floor board. Most slip and trip accidents result in minor injuries such as cuts and bruises, but some slip and trip accidents can also result in more serious injuries such as broken bones. If you have been injured because of a slip or trip that was not your fault, call Accident Claims UK today, to see if you are entitled to claim compensation.

Excursion And Activity Accidents

If you have been injured during a sports activity in Mykonos, you may be entitled to claim compensation if the accident was not your fault. Although sports activities can have inherent risks, activity providers still have responsibilities towards participants, such as making sure that the instructor is properly qualified, or that the equipment has been tested to make sure its not faulty. If you have been injured or made ill because of an accident that was not your fault, you could be entitled to claim holiday accident compensation. Similar is you have been hurt in an accident on an excursion because of negligence on the part of your tour operator or excursion provider, you could be entitled to claim a Mykonos holiday accident compensation settlement.

Car, Coach, Airport Transfer And Other Road Traffic Accidents

Sadly the rate of road traffic accidents in Greece is high. Infact, Greece has a higher rate of road traffic accidents than what is considered normal for an EU country. In 2016, the average number of road traffic deaths for an EU country was 49 fatalities per 1 million. In Greece it was 69 deaths, per million members of the population. Therefore, you are more likely to be injured in a road traffic accident in Greece than elsewhere.

Have you been injured in a car accident, coach accident, airport transfer accident or any other sort of road accident in Mykonos, Greece that was not your fault? Then you could be entitled to claim holiday accident compensation. Call Accident Claims UK today, to see if you are entitled to claim compensation for your road traffic accident on holiday in Mykonos.

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Do I Need To Use A Solicitor Based In Mykonos Or Greece?

It’s a common misconception to think that if you are injured or made ill on holiday in Mykonos or Greece, that your solicitor has to be based in Greece. This is not true, you can actually use a holiday compensation solicitor based in your home country, that has experience handling holiday accident claims abroad. Accident Claims UK are based in Great Britain and can provide you with an excellent personal injury lawyer, who can handle your holiday accident claim in Greece. Call us today, to be provided with an excellent personal injury solicitor to handle your claim.

Personal Injury Claims Calculator

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Injury Notes Level of injury Compensation
Death Fatal injuries / death where there is full awareness Death £11,000 – £20,880
Paraplegia Compensation based on how independent you may be and how much pain you are in. N/A £192,090 – £249,270
Minor Brain or Head Injury If there is any brain damage here, it will be quite minimal Minor £1,940 – £11,200
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Covering a range of severities and psychological or physical symptoms. Less severe – severe £3460 – £88,270
Eye injuries Injuries and their effects at these levels will be temporary. Transient – minor £1,930 – £7,650
Partial Hearing Loss or/and Tinnitus Partial loss of your hearing or tinnitus symptoms. Slight – severe From up to £6,140 – £39,940
Chest injuries Fractured ribs or soft tissue injuries which you recover from quickly. Level G up to £3,460
Hernia A hernia which limits your ability to work or carry out other tasks and activities and comes with continuing pain. n/a £13,080 to £21,190
Back injury There may be some residual disability in the claimants back. Moderate (i) £24,340 to £34,000
Knee injury Including tears to soft tissues or similar levels of injury. Moderate £13,010 to £22,960

No Win No Fee Claims For Accidents On Holiday In Mykonos

At Accident Claims UK, we understand that having your dream holiday ruined because of an accident that was not your fault, can be a stressful and upsetting experience. If you were left with expensive medical bills, or were unable to work as a result of your injuries for a period of time, then being injured on holiday in Mykonos can also be an expensive experience, adding to your stress.

That’s why we allow our clients the option to make a no win no fee claim for holiday accident compensation. To many claimants, making a no win no fee claim for illness or injury compensation in Greece is the less stressful and more affordable option. This is because with a no win no fee claim, you will not have to pay an upfront fee to your solicitor. Instead, you only have to pay your solicitors fee on the condition that you win your claim. In the unlikely event that you do not win your no win no fee claim, you will not have to pay a penny to your solicitor. This means there is no risk of you becoming out of pocket, in the unlikely event that you do not win your compensation claim. Because your fee will also come out of the compensation package that you are awarded, this means that you won’t have to pay an upfront fee. Many clients find this is the more affordable way to claim.

To learn more about making a no win no fee claim for a holiday accident in Mykonos, Greece, call Accident Claims UK today to learn more.

How Can We Help People Injured In Holiday Accidents?

If you have been injured in an accident on holiday in Mykonos that was not your fault, you could be entitled to claim compensation. Accident Claims UK can provide you with an excellent personal injury solicitor to represent you in your holiday accident claim in Greece. Whether you have experienced a car accident, food poisoning incident, swimming pool accident, quad bike accident or other sports injuries related accident, an accident on an excursion, airport, coach accident, were injured on a package holiday to Greece, or suffered a slip, trip or fall accident, if you were injured or made ill because of an accident that was not your fault we can help. Take advantage of your free personal injury claim today. Call us for free and if you have legitimate grounds to claim, an advisor will start working on your claim right away.

Useful Links:

British Embassy Greece – Athens
British Embassy Athens
1, Ploutarchou str
106 75 Athens
Greece
Telephone: +30 210 7272 600
Website: www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-athens

British Vice Consulate – Rhodes

NHS guide to healthcare in Greece – advice on health for travellers to Greece.

Personal Injury Claims For An Accident On Holiday – holiday accident and injury claims.

Making A Whiplash Claim – further advice for victims of whiplash.

How Much Compensation Can I Get For A Taxi Accident? – our advice for those involved in a taxi accident.

What damages could I be eligible to claim for an accident on holiday in Mykonos?

When it comes to claiming personal injury compensation, the damages you receive would relate to your injuries, and how they have affected you financially. They would also compensate you for the pain and suffering you experienced as well as any loss of amenity. In general terms, personal injury claims payouts can be broken down into:

  • Special damages- these are designed to compensate the victims or personal injury for costs that they have sustained and losses they have suffered due to their injuries and the accident. Special damages could include costs such as those for care at home, travel or medical expenses. They could also compensate victims of personal injury for loss of earnings they’ve experienced due to their injuries.
  • General damages-this is the compensation that you would receive for the suffering and pain you have experienced. You would need to put forward evidence as to the nature and severity of your injuries. To do this, a hospital or GP record would not be enough. You’d need to see an independent medical specialist, who could examine you and then write a report. Courts and lawyers could utilise this medical report to arrive at an appropriate compensation settlement amount.

If you would like to ask us anything about the personal injury compensation you could receive and what damages you could claim for, please call our team.

 

Could I claim for a child who has been injured in an accident on holiday in Mykonos?

If you are a parent whose child has been injured abroad, you may be wondering if you could claim for them. Please note that while you could make a compensation claim on their behalf, the payout they’d receive would be held in a trust for them until they reached the age of 18.

Thank you for reading this guide to claims for an accident on holiday in Mykonos.