A British holidaymaker who was badly injured in a crash while on a bus tour in Malaysia has been awarded £90,000 in compensation at the High Court.
Gail Griffin, 46, and her husband were on an adventure holiday, travelling from Tanjung Gemok in Malaysia to Singapore when the accident happened. Mrs Griffin and her husband were both injured in the accident, along with 11 fellow passengers.
The injuries sustained by Mrs Griffin have had a long-lasting effect. She still suffers with chronic pain in both her back and legs, which often causes her to wake in the middle of the night.
Medical experts called in to give their opinion on Mrs Griffin’s condition confirmed that the debilitating effects of her injury mean that she is now only able to work part-time.
The court awarded Mrs Griffin £90,000 in compensation. The settlement took into account the pain and suffering from the injury as well as Mrs Griffin’s loss of future earnings.
If you have suffered an injury while on holiday in the UK or in another country, it may be possible to claim compensation. Claims relating to holidays in the UK can usually be dealt with in the same way as other personal injury claims. Claims involving holidays abroad can be pursued in the British courts if the holiday was part of a deal purchased through a holiday company based in the UK and blame can be attached to them or their representatives.
£90,000 for British Holidaymaker Injured in Malaysia
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