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ARTICLE · 21 JULY 2026

An Accident On Holiday: Who Is Liable?

When accidents occur during holidays abroad, determining liability can become surprisingly complex, involving questions of negligence, vicarious liability, and jurisdictional differences. Understanding how civil law concepts apply across European countries, what evidence is needed to support a claim, and how factors like local building standards and contributory negligence affect compensation is crucial for anyone seeking damages for injuries sustained overseas.

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The holiday season is with us and families prepare to travel abroad, some people, unfortunately, will experience the misfortune of having an accident whilst abroad. This is not something that many people consider before setting off on holiday. However, this is an unfortunate reality for a number of tourists each year. 

Whilst the injured party may have a clear idea as to who is liable for their accident, it can be surprisingly complicated in some instances, what appears to be a straightforward matter can sometimes turn into a complex muddle of blame including negligence and vicarious liability. Giambrone’s personal injury lawyers can assist victims wishing to make a claim by clarifying the direction that any claim should take and assist in 

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