Can I Claim For Injury As A Result Of A Go-Kart Crash At Pontins Holiday Camp?
In this Q&A – we explain how to claim compensation if you are injured in a go-kart crash accident at Pontins holiday camp.
QUESTION – Pontins Holiday Camp Go-Kart Crash Victim
Both my wife and I went on holiday to Pontins holiday camp. I decided to try the go–kart track at Pontins for the first time ever. However, no safety instructions were given. Instead, I was only shown the position of both the brake and the accelerator.
I was neither provided with any safety equipment nor given any warnings.
As I was going around the track one of the tyres on the go-kart failed (had a sudden blowout). As a result – the go-kart sharply swerved to the right causing me to spin around and hit head on another oncoming go-kart.
This crash took place with a lot of force throwing my body and head all around. When I had come to rest – I felt a severe pain in my neck.
I was assisted by a Pontins go-kart track first aider who not only apologised, but also explained that the go-kart hadn’t been maintained for some time. An entry of the accident and blowout was made into Pontin’s accident book.
As my Pontins holiday was ending that day – I went home with my wife and the pain became immense.
Therefore, I attended that same evening at the A&E hospital, where I was x-rayed. I was diagnosed with a small crack to a vertebra in my cervical spine and severe whiplash.
ANSWER – Go-Kart Crash Holiday Accident Solicitor
It is very likely you will be able to claim compensation for your cracked vertebra and whiplash injuries from Pontins.
Go-karts not properly maintained
It seems quite clear that the go-karts were not properly maintained at the holiday camp – evidenced by the tyre blowout and the admission by one of the staff at the holiday camp.
No go-kart safety gear provided
In addition, you were not given any safety gear to wear to protect you in the event of an accident. For example, a helmet, race jackets and balaclava.
This will no doubt have added to the risk of injury.
Cracked vertebra and severe whiplash neck injury
Neck injuries – especially those involving a crack to the cervical vertebra can be extremely painful and in some instances long lasting.
Orthopaedic consultant report
The exact extent of your injuries would need to be set out in a medical report by an independent orthopaedic consultant instructed by a specialist solicitor.
Other injuries not initially diagnosed
When you are involved in a go-kart crash – you will typically experience shock. Shock couples with a body part causing significant pain – can often result in the hospital only diagnosing and dealing with the worst injury.
As time goes by – you may appreciate other symptoms. It is therefore extremely important to keep a record of these injuries and report them to your GP.
The medical expert instructed as part of your claim can then comment on these injuries and therefore ensure all of your injuries are compensated.
SUMMARY & NEXT STEPS
In summary – in this article we have explained when you can claim for a go-kart accident whilst staying at Pontins holiday camp.
We recommend you see our holiday camp claim article for more details of claiming compensation for accidents in holiday camps generally.
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We are happy to discuss your go-kart crash Pontins holiday camp accident to explain the options that are available to make a claim.
