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Illness and Food poisoning abroad
If you feel you have a compensation claims for illness or food poisoning abroad, or would like to learn about the law relating to this, call Blake Lapthorn solicitors for a free initial consultation. 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.
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:
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.
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 food poisoning 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.
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.
We will discuss all funding options with you, most personal injury claims can be pursued 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.
Telephone us on 0844 620 6200
Email us at blclaims@bllaw.co.uk
What types of 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
- 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
- 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 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 food poisoning 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 pursued 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.
Contact the Claims Abroad team
Telephone us on 0844 620 6200
Email us at blclaims@bllaw.co.uk
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