food poisoning claims
For food poisoning abroad claims and to learn about the law
relating to this, call Blake Lapthorn solicitors for a free initial
consultation.
Food poisoning abroad can ruin your holiday so to find out if
you can claim compensation contact us on 023 8085 7423 or e-mail us
at travelinfo@bllaw.co.uk
to get advice on the law relating to food poisoning abroad.
Food poisoning abroad and illnesses contracted on holiday are
most often gastric illnesses. If your illness was caused by poor
hygiene or food handling by an airline, cruise ship, hotel, or
other holiday provider, we can help you make a claim for
compensation.
Blake Lapthorn solicitors’ experience on food poisoning law, and
our foreign language abilities, together with our network of
overseas agents, will significantly improve the chance of success
for your claim for compensation.
what types of and food poisoning and illnesses are
claimed for?
Gastric illnesses and food poisoning which cause diarrhoea,
abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, fever, headaches and
weight loss are common causes of compensation claims. For
example:
- food poisoning caused by bacterial infections such as e-coli,
salmonella or campylobacteriosis
- waterborne gastric disease including parasitic infections such
as giardiasis
- viral infections such as rota virus, and the norwalk virus
group
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norovirus (winter vomiting virus or
Norwalk-like virus) is a common illness contracted on board a
cruise due to the confined living space and the robust nature of
the virus. It is spread through touch generally due to poor hand
washing and sanitation. It causes sickness and diarrhoea
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many outbreaks such as these can be caused
by poor sanitation or lead back to food contamination and often
lead to successful claims for compensation for the personal injury
sustained. If you have suffered illness whilst on holiday or on a
cruise you may be able to claim compensation for the injuries that
you have suffered
Sometimes the longer-term effect of gastric illness and food
poisoning can be irritable bowel syndrome for which claims can also
be made.
There are other types of illness that may be contracted on
holiday too - such as Legionnaires disease which can be transmitted
via air conditioning systems.
where can my and food poisoning or illness claim be
brought?
Our advice on the best location for your food poisoning claims
for compensation draws on our wide experience. It is usually best
to bring a claim in the UK to obtain the best level of
compensation. If you were on a package holiday, the law allows you to
claim against your tour operator in the country where it is based –
this is likely to be the UK.
However, for holidays that were not part of a package, the claim
may have to be brought abroad where we are familiar with the
different rules on compensation, costs, and evidence, and can give
you the best advice.
how quickly should I claim for food poisoning or
illness abroad?
Contact us as soon as possible, taking advantage of our free
initial consultation. Time limits will apply to your claim. If your
holiday was a package holiday, the claim
must be within three years, but claims outside the UK can have time
limits as short as one year.
funding your claim – the best option for
you
We will discuss all funding options with you, most personal
injury claims can be persued at no cost to you. You may have legal
expenses insurance on your travel insurance, house insurance, or on
your car insurance. Trade union membership sometimes includes legal
expenses insurance. Alternatively, your claim may be eligible for
our ‘no win no fee’ arrangement.
case studies
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For further information, please contact Blake
Lapthorn solicitors' Travel team by telephone 023 8085
7423 or email travelinfo@bllaw.co.uk. |