personal injury claim in France

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about eighteen months ago ruptured my quad tendon knee on a french campsite taken to hospital
thy just strapped it up diagnosed on return to uk
insurance was with virgin travel they only sent a cheque for crutches in France and medication
i still waiting for hospital in France to release my medical notes
i was off work for seven months
still waiting to pursue a claim kind regards Paul

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Re: personal injury claim in France

Hi Afterimage,
Was the campsite a booked holiday and what caused the injury? Did you take photos at the time?
If it was a booked holiday through an agent, you may be able to claim from the holiday company provided the injury was caused through the negligence of the camp site.
It may be worth you seeking some legal advice from a law firm specialising in personal injury claims and specifically holiday claims. This isn't something your insurers should be dealing with other than for medical cost refund etc.
The law firm will be able to advice on whether you are likely to be successful in your claim and provided they think you are 50% more likely than not to win they will normally act under a no win no fee agreement (Conditional Fee Agreement).
Until you know if this is a claim that can be pursued, do keep any receipts for painkillers, physio etc together with your wage slips proving the losses you have suffered.
You have 3 years from the date of the accident in which to bring a claim.
Have a look on LBCompare our sister site, that lists all law firms and you can search for solicitors through there who deal with holiday claims.

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Re: personal injury claim in France

Thanks it was a direct booking with a French site no UK agent
So it looks like I will have to a injury lawyer in France
Its difficult getting my medical records from France I do have their email but no reply from the hospital
Virgin travel insurance were very poor no help at all

[Peridot]

Re: personal injury claim in France

Hi again,
I don't know the French laws for personal injury claims. It may still be worth speaking to a law firm who have a specialist 'holiday' claim section. At least they can indicate whether it is worth pursuing the French Camp site? Generally you will get a free initial appointment to discuss the claim so shouldn't cost you anything to find out.