Trouble in paradise: what happens if you’re injured while on holiday?
But what happens if you are injured and your dream holiday ends up becoming a nightmare?
In January 2023, holidaymakers in Currimundi on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast witnessed two tandem skydivers helplessly plummet towards the ground after their parachute failed to open. Thankfully, on this occasion, their reserve chute deployed just in time to avoid a catastrophic outcome.
Earlier this month, four people were killed and many more were left traumatised when two helicopters on a joy flight collided mid-air at the Gold Coast’s Sea World theme park.
On 25 October 2016, four people tragically lost their lives on a visit to Dreamworld when the Thunder River Rapids ride they were on malfunctioned.
You have rights should an accident happen
Many people are unaware that they may have legal rights or an entitlement to compensation following such a devastating event. The payment of compensation is not limited to just those directly involved in the event – often the first responders are left traumatised by what they have experienced, and any bystanders or other witnesses may have also suffered trauma or otherwise been injured because of it.
Although described as ‘tragic accidents’, often, unfortunately, these are not accidents – someone is at fault for what has happened.
So, how does injury compensation work?
If you have suffered an injury because of somebody else’s actions, generally speaking, you will be entitled to compensation. It may not immediately be obvious who is at fault or who is responsible to pay compensation to you or how much compensation you might be entitled to. These are issues that your lawyer can help you investigate.
A personal injury claim allows you to claim compensation for your pain and suffering, along with any medical treatment that you need or may need in the future. You are also entitled to recover any lost wages (now and into the future) as well as the likely costs of any care and assistance that you may require because of your injuries.
If you find yourself in an unexpected or unfortunate position while on holiday in QLD, don’t hesitate to contact us at TPIL Lawyers. Hundreds of 5 star Google reviews show that we have the skills and empathy to help prevent a holiday drama from becoming a crisis.
