Pages On: Food Poisoning
We often take for granted that restaurants provide food that is safe for us to eat. However, with only slightly dipping food hygiene standards can a case of food poisoning occur. Food poising is almost entirely preventable, and so if a restaurant or take away has failed in this duty of care to you, they may be liable. Whilst it is difficult to prove liability for food poising, if the provider has seriously damaged your digestive organs, you may stand a real chance of claiming compensation.
Food poisoning ruins holidaymaker’s health
Posted: 22 March 2016
Posted in: Accidents and Sickness Abroad, Food Poisoning
Salmonella contracted by a holidaymaker in Gran Canaria has led to long term bowel problems prompting her to make a claim for compensation. 32-year-old Stacey Sewell from Warrington, contracted the illness while on holiday at the four star Hotel Rio Waikiki in Playa del Ingles in June 2008. The mother of 2 young boys, then aged seven and five, was left bed-bound after contracting the illness at her all-inclusive hotel. She was holidaying with her young family and her parents. Her two-week break was ruined after contacting the bug. ‘Became so severe she…
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Family win compensation following holiday illness
Posted: 13 February 2015
Posted in: Accidents and Sickness Abroad, Food Poisoning
A family has been awarded over £12,000 in compensation after they all fell ill while on holiday in Mexico. The Blakeway family booked their holiday through Thomas Cook, which quickly turned into a disaster when they all contracted a severe gastric bug. After recovering from the illness, Mrs Blakeway fell on her way to the restaurant, leaving her with soft tissue injuries and in severe pain. Thomas Cook originally denied liability but eventually compensated the family for both their illness and Dianne Blakeway’s fall. The family was awarded £5,800 for…
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Holidaymaker sues Thomas Cook over cholera claim
Posted: 3 May 2014
Posted in: Accidents and Sickness Abroad, Food Poisoning
A holidaymaker is suing travel company Thomas Cook after he contracted cholera while on holiday in Tunisia. Tim Warner, from Telford, said he fell ill while staying in a hotel in September, thinking it was only a stomach bug. However, when he returned to the UK, a doctor informed him that he had contracted cholera. Mr Warner said he was “stunned”, believing that cholera was usually restricted to developing countries. Mr Warner had booked the holiday to Tunisia with his partner Amanda, staying in an all-inclusive resort. Arriving with high-expectations, they…
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Food Poisoning Claims
Posted in: Food Poisoning, Public Place Accidents
It may potentially prove to be rather difficult to establish a compensation claim for food poisoning, as the food poisoning could be the result of something consumed a number of days previously. This is one of the reasons that it is important to speak to a Bradford specialist as soon as possible, as they will be able to explain the process and assess the claim at the outset. Our solicitors ** have had great success with claims for compensation for those suffering from serious food poisoning. Whether it be in…
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