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Summer sun—liability for holiday excursions

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Published on: 20 August 2014

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What are the main issues to consider in relation to the liability for personal injury sustained on holiday excursions?
Is there any strict liability for any parties in this area?
What are the other major causes of action and who are the parties most likely to bear liability for injury?
What are the trends and developments in this area?
What should lawyers bear in mind when providing advice to commercial clients and travel companies?

Article summary

Personal Injury analysis: As people jet off on their summer holidays, Sarah Prager, specialist travel law barrister at 1 Chancery Lane Chambers and chairman of the Travel and Tourism Lawyers’ Association, looks at who bears the liability for accidents sustained on holiday excursions.

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