Your Holiday Compensation Claims

Big increase in Norovirus and holiday sickness

2010-02-01T13:02:00.001Z

A big increase in Norovirus and holiday sickness during 2009 have left thousands of holidaymakers out of pocket.Norovirus and holiday sickness have accounted for many cases of serious illness, and cruise ships and holiday package hotels have found themselves increasingly under the spotlight.

Holiday hotels where reports of food poisoning and holiday sickness have been reported in large numbers, include -The Riu Helios at Sunny Beach in Bulgaria.Club Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, Hotel Los Gigantes, Tenerife and Barcelo Fuerteventura Thalasso Spa in Costa Caleta, all in the Canary Islands.The Gran Caribe Club Villa Cojimar, Sol Cayo Guillermo and the Melia Cayo Guillermo in Cuba.

The Sirenis Cocotal at Punta Cana and the Holiday Village Golden Beach Hotel at Playa Dorada in the Dominican Republic.The Savita Resort and Spa, the Red Sea Resort, the Concorde El Salam at Sharm El Sheikh, Sierra Resort at Sharm El Sheikh, Barons Palm Resort at Sharm El Sheikh, Sunrise Tiran Aquapark, Grand Plaza Resort, Laguna Vista Garden Resort, Tropicana Azure Club Hotel, Sonesta Beach Resort and Casino in Egypt.

The Kuredu Island Resort Hotel at Lhaviyani Atoll in the Maldives.
The Holiday Village in Benalmadena, Spain.
The Holiday Village at Sarigerme, Turkey.
The Houda Beach Club at Skanes, Tunisia.

Outbreaks of holiday sickness has also been reported during 2009 on board the following cruise ships-The Marco Polo, operated by Transocean Cruises, The Boudicca and the Balmoral Cruise Ships, operated by Fred Olsen, The Diamond Princess, Princess Cruises, the Voyager of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International and the Thomson Spirit, operated by Thomson Cruises.

Holiday sickness and food poisoning can result in serious illness and even death, and Norovirus can spread quickly between cruise ship passengers and hotel guests, as it is highly contagious.If you think you have suffered sickness, holiday food poisoning or gastroenteritis on board a cruise ship or in a holiday package hotel, you can claim compensation for loss of enjoyment of your holiday, pain, suffering and medical expenses.

Sickness in a holiday hotel or on board a cruise ship

If you have suffered sickness or illness abroad on holiday or in the UK, make sure you seek sound legal advice from a specialist no win no fee personal injury solicitor when you return to the UK. Never accept a small offer of compensation from a cruise ship operator or a holiday tour operator, who will try to palm you off with a small sum of money, when you deserve much more.

A personal injury solicitor will advise you of your rights, explain how the compensation claims process works, and take the hassle away from you.Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors specialise in holiday illness and cruise ship sickness compensation claims. We are experts in the field of travel law, and we will get you the compensation you deserve if you have suffered sickness, food poisoning, Norovirus or any type of injury that was not your fault on holiday abroad or in the UK.

For a free assessment of your claim call us on 080001 543321 or fill in the online claim form. We work on a no win no fee basis and you get 100% of the compensation, so speak to the experts and put your mind at rest.

Possible Norovirus outbreak at the Flamingo Oasis Hotel in Benidorm

2010-01-21T16:28:00.000Z

Complaints have been made about a possible outbreak of Norovirus and gastroenteritis at the Flamingo Oasis Hotel in Benidorm.

Holidaymakers reported violent vomiting, sickness, stomach cramps and diarrhoea among guests at the Flamingo Oasis during December, 2009 and January, 2010. Four members of one family had to be treated for dehydration and sickness, after eating in the all-inclusive hotel restaurant.

A smell of sewage was said to have been evident throughout the hotel, particularly when bathroom taps were turned on, and the toilet was flushed.
Several families complained of illness caused by food poisoning at the Flamingo Oasis Hotel, Benidorm during their stay, and complaints were also made about the indoor swimming pool, which was dirty. One family complained that their children had developed rashes after using the pool.

Another guest reported that, in addition to her family, many other holidaymakers were taken ill after eating the same meal on the same day in the hotel restaurant.

If you have suffered illness or injury, including food poisoning, at the Flamingo Oasis Hotel in Benidorm, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you claim compensation. Farnworth Rose are experts in travel law and we specialise in holiday illness and injury compensation claims. You will get 100% of the compensation and we work on a no win no fee basis. Claiming with Farnworth Rose won´t cost you a penny and our professional staff will do everything to get you the compensation you deserve. Call us today free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form for a free assessment of your claim.

Possible Salmonella outbreak at Club Playa Blanca Lanzarote

2010-01-18T15:34:00.001Z

Holidaymakers have reported a possible salmonella outbreak at the four-star Club Playa Blanca in Lanzarote, where it is believed that people were taken ill after eating at the hotel between the 6th and 14th January, 2010.

People have been prescribed antibiotics by a local chemist, who said that a number of people staying at the Club Playa Blanca had complained of sickness, vomiting and stomach cramps, after eating at the hotel.

Some holidaymakers also confirmed that others staying at the hotel had been struck down with a similar illness, although they could not confirm it was Salmonella.

Complaints were also made against the Club Playa Blanca in Lanzarote in August and September, 2008.

A spokesperson for Thomas Cook said the illness was down to a bug at the hotel, and was not linked to the food.

If you have suffered holiday illness, including gastroenteritis or food poisoning, at the Club Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, or at any other holiday hotel, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors will help you claim compensation. We specialise in holiday illness and accident compensation claims and we are experts in travel law. Our no win no fee solicitors are waiting to hear from you. Call us for a free assessment of your claim on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Illness outbreak at Los Gigantes Hotel Tenerife

2010-01-08T17:11:00.000Z

Holidaymakers have suffered illness while staying recently at the Los Gigantes Hotel in Tenerife.
The popular 225-bed hotel is popular with visitors who want an all-inclusive holiday experience, and is the main hotel in Los Gigantes resort.

High numbers of holidaymakers have reported suffering from violent vomiting, severe diarrhoea and stomach cramps, which have left some of them confined to their rooms and others hospitalised. Food poisoning is said to be responsible for the illness outbreak at the Los Gigantes, and many guests are now seeking compensation for loss of enjoyment of their holiday and medical expenses.

If the illness originated at the hotel Los Gigantes in Tenerife, holidaymakers could be entitled to substantial payouts, as it is the responsibility of the tour operator and the hotel management to ensure the wellbeing of guests. When large numbers of visitors complain of illness at the same hotel, and at the same time, there is obviously a major problem.

One holidaymaker had booked a week´s holiday at the Los Gigantes, and ended up spending four days of it in a hospital bed, being fed antibiotics via an intravenous drip.
If you have stayed at the Los Gigantes Hotel in Tenerife and suffered illness, including food poisoning or gastroenteritis, you can claim compensation with Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors.

Food poisoning can be avoided when food is cooked properly in a clean and hygienic environment, and if you have suffered illness through the negligence of someone else, then you should claim compensation for your pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of your holiday. We are experts in travel law and in holiday illness and accident compensation, and if it is proved that food poisoning has transpired at the Los Gigantes Hotel due to negligence and failings in food hygiene practices, you could claim substantial compensation. Call us for free advice and a free assessment of your claim on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Norovirus outbreak on the Boudicca Cruise Ship

2010-01-06T15:45:00.002Z

Three outbreaks of Norovirus and gastroenteritis have struck down passengers on the Boudicca Cruise Ship during winter. Over 500 passengers have been taken ill with the virus during three winter cruises onboard the Boudicca luxury cruise ship, despite owners, Fred Olsen, insisting the ship was safe.

According to Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, the Boudicca was deep-cleaned twice following outbreaks of Norovirus, but the virus continues to return. Three people also died during Boudicca´s latest cruise, but the company said the deaths were not linked to Norovirus.

Derek and Marina Eaton contracted the virus during the last December cruise on what was supposed to be the holiday of a lifetime. The couple had booked the most expensive suite available on the Boudicca at £10,155 for a 14 day trip to Madeira and the Canaries, and Mr Eaton described it as a ´cruise from hell.´

On the first of three cruises in December, the Boudicca departed from Portsmouth on December 6th, and 180 out of 800 passengers were hit by gastroenteritis. When the 28,000 ton ship returned to Portsmouth on December 18th, it was ´deep-cleaned´ according to the owners and later that day, departed on a four-day mini-cruise to Amsterdam. Out of 827 passengers on this cruise, at least 50 were taken ill with Norovirus.

The Boudicca was then deep-cleaned again before the ill-fated cruise which left Portsmouth for Madeira on the 22nd December, and this time, 289 out of 795 passengers were diagnosed with the stomach bug. The ship returned to Portsmouth a day early.

Fred Olsen blamed passengers for bringing the virus aboard, although the latest outbreak was the seventh time in the past year that one of the firm´s vessels has been hit by illness. Another outbreak on the Boudicca happened in October.
Mr Eaton, 75, a company owner, from Woburn Sands in Bedfordshire, said he and his wife had been looking forward to spending New Year's Eve in Madeira to see the island's fireworks display, which is said to be the largest in the world.

But after falling ill, they spent the night confined to their cabin and missed the display. They had to spend a total of four days in their cabin and missed three of the six islands on the cruise. Mr Eaton said: 'The management of the company should have cancelled the cruise once the first set of passengers fell ill.

'I don't believe for one second that they deep-cleaned the ship because there wasn't sufficient time.'

Gastro enteritis illness Fred Olsen cruise ship Boudicca

2009-12-21T13:37:00.005Z

Gastro enteritis illness Fred Olsen cruise ship Boudicca

cruise ship illness

a bad outbreak of gastro enteritis on the Fred Olsen ship Boudicca which docked at Portsmouth on Friday 18th December.

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180 people were affected.

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Possible Cryptosporidium outbreak at Aqua Fantasy Aqua Park Hotel Kusadasi Turkey

2009-11-23T11:32:00.002Z

We have received complaints from holidaymakers who stayed at the Aqua Fantasy Aqua Park Hotel in Kusadasi Turkey during September, 2009.

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Cryptosporidium is said to have broken out at the Aqua Fantasy Hotel in Kusadasi, which left holiday-makers suffering symptoms including diarrhoea, stomach cramps and sickness. Cryptosporidium is a parasite which can cause severe illness in people with compromised immune systems, and symptoms can come and go for up to four weeks.

Cryptosporidium can be spread from an infected person to others if they come into contact with the faeces of the individual carrying the parasite. Infection can occur if someone swallows food or water contaminated with Cryptosporidium. If a baby or child has the infection, parents and child carers need to be particularly careful when changing nappies or wiping the child's bottom after going to the toilet.

If you think you have the infection, you should wash your hands carefully after using the toilet and before preparing or serving food to make sure you don't infect anyone else. It would be a good idea to disinfect the bathroom every day until you are clear of infection, and disinfect surfaces where you prepare food.
If you have suffered any symptoms of Cryptosporidium, food poisoning, gastroenteritis or any other illness while staying at the Aqua Fantasy Aqua Park Hotel at Kusadasi Turkey, during 2008 or 2009, we can help you claim holiday illness compensation. We specialise in holiday illness compensation claims and we are experts in the complicated field of travel law. We work on a no win no fee basis, so you get 100% of the compensation. Contact us today for more information about holiday illness compensation claims and we will give you a free claim assessment. Call free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online form.

Frequently asked questions about claims compensation

2009-11-20T09:58:00.005Z

1. How do I know if I can make a claim?

If you have been injured because of the fault of someone else, you can claim financial compensation through the courts.

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2. Who can actually make a claim?

You can claim on your own behalf if you are the injured person (the claimant). If the person with a case for compensation is under the age of 18, the court will appoint a ´litigation friend´ who is normally a parent or close relative. If the injured person cannot make decisions for him/herself, or is in any way incapacitated, the court may also appoint a ´litigation friend´, who typically will be a close relative. If a claim is made on the behalf of someone who has died, their dependants have the right to make a claim on their behalf.

3. What is the time limit for making a claim?

In most cases the time limit is 3 years from the date of the accident, although you are always recommended to contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible. If you fail to settle the matter or to issue court proceedings within 3 years, your claim will become statute-barred under the Limitation Act of 1980. It is worth noting that some accidents, such as those suffered on board holiday aircraft, have to be claimed for within 2 years, so always contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as you can after the incident. If you are claiming for an occupational illness, then you have 3 years to claim after the date you were first diagnosed with the illness. If a person dies, their dependants have 3 years from the date of death to make a claim, as long as that period has not passed during the injured person´s lifetime. If the person is under 18, that period of 3 years will not start until their 18th birthday.

4. Can I still claim if 3 years have gone by?

If there is a particularly good reason for the delay in claiming, the court will allow a claim to be made ´out of time´. It is however completely up to the court, and the safest way to make sure your claim is heard is to make it as soon as you can after the accident.

5. What counts as being an injury?

You can only claim compensation for an injury or illness that was the fault of someone else. An injury is a physical or psychological harm which must be more than minimal, and you must suffer some actual symptoms. Your solicitor will need to get a medical report to confirm the extent of your injury and to inform the court what was the likely cause of the injury and what is the extent of the injury.

6. What actually is fault?

You can only claim compensation if someone was legally at fault for your injury/illness. If that person was negligent or breaks a law or regulation, the injured person can make a claim against them.

7. What constitutes negligence?

Negligence can be defined as behaviour or conduct that is blameworthy, as it falls short of what a reasonable person would do to protect another from risk of harm. If an injured person proves another person acted negligently, which resulted in an injury, the injured party can claim financial compensation for harm done. For example, an employer owes a duty of care to ensure his employees are provided with a safe work environment. If an employer leaves wires and cables strewn across the floor of the workplace, and an employee trips and breaks his leg, the employer would be negligent and liable to pay financial compensation. There is also a statutory duty on employers to keep walkways clear and in good repair, so in this instance, negligence could be proved plus a breach of statutory duty.

8. What does financial compensation mean?

Financial compensation or ´damages´ is money that a claimant is awarded after an accident, injury or illness which was the fault of someone else.

General damages are lump sums, payable to compensate the claimant for pain, suffering and loss of amenity. The amount payable depends on the severity of the injury and the extent of the symptoms. In most cases, the more severe the injury, the higher the award of general damages.
Special damages are past and future financial losses which are directly linked to the injury. Most common special damages are claims for future lost earnings, the cost of replacement of damaged items and the cost of medical treatment and drugs.

9. How can I make a claim?

Firstly, you should know that claims management companies are not qualified to deal with court proceedings, and they cannot represent you in court. Once you contact a claims management company they will normally sell your claim to a firm of solicitors in your area. In other words, claims management companies are the middlemen, who pass on your claim to the highest bidder. Our advice would be to cut out the middlemen altogether and contact a firm of qualified personal injury solicitors directly for a free claim assessment. Once you have asked us to act on your behalf, we will send you a Letter of Engagement, which will state your instructions to us and the terms on which we will act. This will cover any no win, no fee agreement and state exactly how we will work for you.

10. What happens next?

Once we have taken a statement from you, based on the facts presented to us, if we agree you have a claim, we will identify the defendant and send a Letter of Claim. This can be quite detailed and has to comply with the relevant ´pre-action protocol´, which is protocol set out by the Ministry of Justice to govern the dealing between parties up to the point of any court proceedings. The defendant must acknowledge receipt of the letter within 21 days and complete their liability investigations within 3 months. The defendant must admit or deny fault when replying. If he admits fault straight away, we can go straight on to investigate how much compensation you are entitled to. If, however, the defendant denies fault, they must explain their denial and disclose any relevant documentation. We will consider the response of the defendant and advise you how to proceed. We will also investigate liability and fault issues for you, or we will let you know if we feel your case is not likely to succeed.

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11. What is partial admission on the part of the defendant?

Partial admission is when the defendant admits he is partly guilty for an accident or injury, but also claims the incident was not all his fault. He may allege that the Claimant was partly to blame for injuries sustained or that another party was at fault. If the defendant is only proved to be partly at fault, a Judge could reduce the amount of compensation to be paid to the claimant. For example, if a claimant is injured after his car has been hit by another vehicle, and his injuries are made worse by the fact he is not wearing a seatbelt, the Judge could reduce the compensation award by 25%.

12. What does expert evidence mean?

Claimants in personal injury cases always have to obtain an expert medical opinion, so that they can inform the court about the exact injury caused by the accident, plus the likelihood of any long term effects. When serious injury takes place, more than one expert medical report is normally required by the court.
If treatment or recovery is ongoing, it may take more time for medical evidence to be obtained, or it may not be possible to give a long term prognosis until a longer amount of time has passed. Claimants can often become frustrated when claims are delayed, but medical matters are often out of the hands of the personal injury solicitors.
A non-medical expert could be instructed to advise the judge on specialist areas such as reconstruction after an accident, but the expert´s duty is always to the court and not the claimant.
When medical evidence has been presented and agreed, claimants can normally be informed how much compensation is likely to be awarded, and an offer to settle out of court can be made by either party.

13. What does an ´offer to settle´ mean?

An ´offer to settle´ is an attempt to come to an agreement without court proceedings. This offer can be made at any stage of the claims process by either party. This agreement can relate to liability or value.

14. What if the case is not settled?

If both parties cannot come to an agreement, or if the 3 year time period is about to end, we would recommend that court proceedings take place.

15. What is an issue of court proceedings?

An issue of court proceedings means lodging the claim form with the correct fee at the court office. The form is then stamped with the court seal and a form will be issued called the ´Notice of issue of Court Proceedings.´ This document, along with the claim form are known as ´Proceedings´, and this is a formal step which starts the legal process and can end up with a court trial before a judge. The claimant, or his representatives, must issue court proceedings within 3 years of the date of the accident.

16. What happens after court proceedings have been issued?

Court proceedings must be served once they have been issued, which means they have to be sent, delivered or handed to the defendant at their home, place of business of registered office. This can be done by the court or by us, and the documents have to be served within 4 months of the date of issue.

The defendant then has 14 days to acknowledge receipt of the proceedings, which can be done easily by posting the reply slip on the back of the document. If the claim is for personal injury, other documents which must be served within 4 months include:

• Particulars of the claim, which is a formal statement explaining the actual circumstances of the accident, the fault alleged by the claimant and the injury suffered, plus medical evidence and details of financial loss.

• A medical report, written by a qualified medical practitioner, that states the circumstances of the accident, the injuries to the claimant, and the affect they have had on him.

• A schedule of financial loss, which sets out any special damages.

17. What is the Defence?

The Defence is the reply from the defendant to the particulars of the claim. He will either admit liability, partially admit liability or deny liability completely. The Defence is due just 14 days after acknowledgement of service is filed, but if all parties are in agreement, an extension up to 1 month can be arranged. If a longer extension time is required, court permission is needed.

18. What happens after the Defence has been received?

The court will invite both parties to submit a timetable to trial, but if they can´t agree, the Judge will impose a timetable which is known as the court ´directions.´ This document will make clear the steps both parties need to take to prepare the case for trial, and will allocate a trial window, within which the date of the trial will fall. The court will attempt to arrange a trial date as soon as possible, and the ´directions´ will include a date for exchange of documents and witness statements, plus other necessary documents so both sides are ready for the trial date.

19. What is included in a list of documents?

A list of documents includes everything the claimant may rely on to support his case in court. This can typically include: witness statements and medical reports showing evidence of injuries.
20. What is Exchange of Witness and Expert Evidence?
Each party, the claimant and the defendant, will send their witness and expert evidence to the other party on a date decided by the court. Both parties can put questions to each other´s expert witnesses to try and find some common ground with the issues being disputed.

21. What happens if the case is still not resolved?

If both parties cannot reach an amicable agreement, there will be a court trial, presided over by a Judge. You will probably need to attend court to answer questions from the defendant´s legal team, but this is not particularly daunting, and the personal injury solicitors who represent you will give you a full brief before this happens. Interestingly, only 5% of all claims for personal injury end up in court.

If you have been injured or suffered illness through the negligence of another person, you can claim compensation with Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors. We are experts in holiday illness and accident compensation claims, and we can get you a significant payout if you suffered personal injury after an accident at work or a road traffic accident that was not your fault. You get 100% of the compensation and we work on a no win no fee basis so there is no risk to you. Don´t suffer in silence. Call us now for a free assessment of your claim on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Food poisoning in Sharm El Sheikh Egypt

2009-11-20T08:49:00.004Z

Hundreds of complaints have been flooding in from holidaymakers who have fallen ill recently with food poisoning at hotels in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

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The majority of complaints have been linked with the following hotels in Sharm El Sheik:

• Concorde El Salam
• Savita Resort and Spa
• Sierra Sharm El Sheikh
• Baron Palms Resort
• The Laguna Vista Garden Resort
• Grand Plaza Resort
• Sunrise Tirana Aquapark
• Sonesta Beach Resort and Casino
• Tropicana Azure Club Hotel

Most of the holidaymakers who have made complaints about holiday illness at the Sharm El Sheikh Hotels have been diagnosed with bacterial infections, including Salmonella and Campylobacter, which can both be caused by poor food handling and hygiene practices and negligence on the part of the hotel management or tour operator.
Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors are experts in travel law, and we specialise in holiday illness and accidents abroad, including food poisoning cases in Egypt. We work on a no win no fee basis and you get 100% of the compensation. If you have fallen ill in Egypt or any other holiday destination, we can get you the compensation you deserve. Contact us free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form and we will give you a free claim assessment.

Holiday food poisoning in Egypt and around the world

High numbers of food poisoning outbreaks are reported every year in Egypt, the Dominican Republic, Turkey and Spain, plus many cases of cruise ship illness abroad. Attracting thousands of holiday makers each year to the pyramids, Nile cruises and its ancient monuments, Egypt is a popular destination. Most hotels offer tourists modern facilities, good food and comfortable bedrooms, but what happens when it all goes wrong. There has been an increase in reported cases of food poisoning in hotels in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt for the past two years. Some cases of illness were linked to dirty swimming pools and to food being badly prepared and stored, which is due to negligence.

Food poisoning is caused by a bacterial infection and can be prevented with proper food hygiene methods. Food poisoning is not caused by airborne viruses or bugs, which most holiday reps would have you believe. Cases of food poisoning from all-inclusive hotels has also increased, and the ´all you can eat´ buffets are a particular risk when left out at room temperature for too long, or left outside, open to the elements.

Food poisoning in Sharm El Sheikh or any other world-wide destination will ruin your holiday and leave you out of pocket. You can claim compensation for holiday illness or accident if it was caused by another person. When you return to the UK always get checked out by your own GP if you have suffered food poisoning (Salmonella can stay in the system for months), and contact a personal injury solicitor who specialises in travel law.

Common food poisoning symptoms which can be picked up on holiday include:

Nausea, Vomiting and Diarrhoea, which can lead to serious conditions such as Reactive Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Salmonella

Salmonella is caused by unclean food being ingested, and is particularly prevalent in holiday hotel kitchens and restaurants which have bad hygiene practices. It can be can be passed on by excretions from infected people or animals and polluted surface water. Poultry which is not properly thawed is also a major source of Salmonella poisoning.

E.coli

E.coli is linked with eating unwashed fruit and vegetables and meat which has been contaminated after slaughter.

Shigella

Shigella is typically contracted via ingestion, including faecal-oral contamination.

Typhoid

Typhoid is a serious illness which can be passed on by the ingestion of food or water, contaminated with faeces from an infected person. Transmission is from human to human, and is typically spread in environments where human faeces or urine come into contact with food and drinking water. Typhoid is much more prevalent in developing countries than in the developed world.

Amoebic Dysentery

Normally transmitted via the faecal-oral route, amoebic dysentery can be passed on from dirty hands or objects touched by an infected person. This type of virus is mostly prevalent in developing countries.

Giardia Lamblia

Giardia often occurs through ingestion of contaminated water or food where the contamination is caused by poor hygiene standards. A Giardia cyst can last for months in warm water and can be found typically in water systems and stagnant pools of water. Transmission also occurs regularly at children´s holiday clubs, where children don´t have good hygiene practices. The virus affects humans, cats, dogs and birds.
Campylobacter

Campylobacter is commonly caused via the faecal-oral route from person to person, or by ingestion of contaminated food or water and eating raw meat.

Norovirus

Norovirus is transmitted directly from person to person or via contaminated water and food. Waterborne outbreaks can be the result of dirty swimming pools, poorly treated tap water and ice in drinks. Shellfish, particularly oysters, and salads are the foods most linked to Norwalk outbreaks. Food handlers carrying the virus often contaminate food during preparation.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is transmitted by the faecal-oral route via contaminated food or water and outbreaks of the disease are most common in developing countries.

Cryptosporidium

Cryptosporidium infection is passed on through contaminated substances, including water and undercooked food, which has been in contact with the faeces of an infected animal or human. Badly treated water supplies can also cause Cryptosporidium.

Gastroenteritis

An inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, Gastroenteritis is often caused by Norovirus. E.coli, Shigella and Salmonella cause gastroenteritis, and sources include: food prepared in unhygienic conditions, reheated meat dishes, undercooked barbecue meat, particularly hamburgers, seafood, dairy and bakery products.
If you have suffered food poisoning at your holiday hotel in Egypt or any other worldwide destination, or if you have been unfortunate to suffer a holiday accident, contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, who specialise in holiday illness and accident compensation claims, as soon as you return to the UK. We pay 100% of the compensation to you and we work on a no win no fee basis. Call us free of charge on 080001 54321 or fill in the online form, and we will help you get the compensation you deserve.

Holiday illness claims from Benalmadena Spain Majorca and the Maldives

2009-11-03T11:30:00.009Z

Reports have been flooding in from holidaymakers who became ill after staying at the Holiday Village Hotel in Benalmadena, Costa del Sol, Spain, the Holiday Village in C´an Picafort, Majorca and the Kuredu Island Hotel in the Maldives.

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Guests complained of stomach cramps, violent vomiting and severe diarrhoea.

Guests are complaining that their holidays have been ruined after outbreaks of illness which included symptoms of violent diarrhoea and vomiting, which is often linked to food poisoning.

The Holiday Village hotels in Majorca and Benalmadena operate on an all-inclusive basis which can increase the risk of contamination from one person to another, as guests share the same facilities and meal arrangements. The source of infection was likely to have been in the hotel, as most of the guests stay within the complex at meal times.
Many young children have been taken ill while staying at the Holiday Village Hotel in Benalmadena, which has 360 rooms.

Sickness outbreak at the Kuredu Island Hotel Maldives

Recent reports have been received by Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors from holidaymakers who fell ill while staying at the Kuredu Island Hotel in the Maldives. A widespread sickness virus caused gastric illness, severe diarrhoea and vomiting amongst guests at the hotel. Although food poisoning, Norovirus and Salmonella have not yet been proven, they could be responsible for the outbreak. Guests who have suffered illness at the Kuredu Island Hotel, Maldives, could be entitled to compensation, if the illness was due to the neglect of the hotel staff and/or the tour operator. The hotel has 330 rooms.

Majorca Holiday Village illness outbreak

Several reports of holiday illness have been reported by holidaymakers who stayed at the Holiday Village Hotel in C´an Picafort, Majorca during August and September, 2009. Several complaints were also made in 2009, when guests were taken ill with stomach cramps, diarrhoea and vomiting symptoms.

If you have stayed at the Holiday Village C´an Picafort, Majorca, the Holiday Village in Benalmadena, Spain or the Kuredu Island Hotel in the Maldives, and have been ill during or after your stay, through no fault of your own, you could be entitled to holiday illness compensation.

Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors are specialists in holiday illness compensation claims and we work on a no win no fee basis so you get 100% of the compensation. Call Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form. Contact us for a free assessment of your claim.

HOLIDAY ILLNESS AT HOTELS IN 2009

2009-11-03T09:05:00.007Z

HAVE YOU STAYED AT THESE HOTELS IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS?

The following is a list of the latest hotels where high outbreaks of holiday illness have occurred in recent months.

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1. Holiday Village, Benalmadena, Costa del Sol Spain, August /September 2009

2. Kureda Island, Maldives, September 2009

3. Holiday Village, Majorca, August/September 2009

If you have stayed at any of these resorts and suffered illness, including food poisoning, Norovirus or any type of gastro-illness, which was not your fault, you could be entitled to compensation. If you think you may have a claim, contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors immediately on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form. We specialise in holiday illness and we work on a no win no fee basis, so you get 100% of the compensation. Contact us now for a fast assessment of your claim.

Salmonella scare at the Holiday Village Turkey

2009-09-25T12:15:00.003+01:00

Reports of Salmonella, Cryptosporidium, Campylobacter and Severe Gastroenteritis from people who have stayed at the Holiday Village, Sarigerme, Turkey, were highlighted on BBC´s Watchdog programme last night.

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The hotel, on the south-west coast of Turkey is exclusive to First Choice for the UK customers, and with 17 pools and 12 restaurants, the complex is sold to customers as an ideal all-inclusive resort for families. What First Choice don´t tell customers when they book is that the company admitted liability for claims against the hotel in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

One rep blamed the ´oily food´ for holidaymakers becoming ill, but went on to say ´there´s no sort of disease or bug or anything.´

When Watchdog sent undercover researchers to check out the Holiday Village, Sarigerme, Turkey, the restaurant looked spotless and there were cleaners everywhere, but they also met more holidaymakers who had become seriously ill with sickness and diarrhoea.

Carole Monteverd was part of a group of 21 from Manchester who stayed at the Holiday Village, Sarigerme, Turkey. Thirteen of the group became ill, and four more developed symptoms on their return to the UK.

Eleven year old Victoria Shaw developed Salmonella, and her father Mark caught Campylobacter, which is an intestinal disease caused by undercooked meat or cross-contamination of food. Mark said he was so ill he couldn´t climb the stairs and on one day he went to the toilet 37 times.

Although First Choice claims to have sent independent experts to the resort three times this year, people are still falling ill. Watchdog heard many cases of people falling ill with vomiting and diarrhoea just a few days into their stay at the Holiday Village.

Some holidaymakers had to seek urgent medical treatment in the resort, and some even had to be hospitalised.

First Choice are adamant that every precaution is taken before sending people to the Holiday Village, Sarigerme, and a spokesman said:

“At First Choice, the health and well being of our customers is our primary focus, and we would like to apologise to anyone who has experienced sickness whilst staying at the Holiday Village, Turkey.

“The Holiday Village in Turkey is and continues to be very popular, with the substantial majority of customers rating the property highly in customer satisfaction surveys. In fact, over 80% of our guests would recommend the resort to a friend. However, we will continue to do everything we can to ensure that all of our customers have a safe and enjoyable holiday. We also employ our own health and hygiene specialist who is based at the property, and water samples from each swimming pool are tested at least four times a day.”

If you have suffered holiday illness at the Holiday Village, Sarigerme, Turkey, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you claim compensation for loss of enjoyment of your holiday, pain and suffering. We are experts in travel law and we specialise in holiday illness and accident compensation claims abroad. Before accepting any offer of compensation, or before contacting a claims management company, contact us free of charge on 080001 54321 or fill in the online form. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors work on a no win no fee basis and you get 100% of the compensation.

20 holiday resorts with food poisoning complaints

2009-09-04T09:58:00.002+01:00

Food poisoning and holiday complaints

Most people enjoy fabulous holidays in Egypt, Greece, Cuba, Tunisia, Spain and Turkey, but some have suffered holiday hotel food poisoning and other holiday illnesses, including Norovirus, Salmonella and Shigella, and serious gastroenteritis during their trips.

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One of the most historic locations to visit on holiday is Egypt. Visitors are attracted to this diverse and fascinating country to visit the Pyramids, cruise down the Nile, or experience how the pharaohs lived many years ago. Modern Egypt is still a major tourist attraction, but reports of holiday illness are not uncommon in some of its hotels.

Complaints have included food poisoning, inappropriate behaviour, dirty swimming pools and poor plumbing, and holidays which have received specific complaints in Egypt in 2009 include: The Holiday Village, Sharm El Sheikh, The Sierra Sharm El Sheikh, The Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Sharm El Sheikh, The Jaz Mirabel Beach, Sharm El Sheikh and The Concorde El Salam Hotel, Sharm El Sheikh.

Holiday hotels in Turkey have also received similar complaints, including holiday food poisoning and holiday illness, and include: Club Seray Forest, Marmaris, Sun Maris Beach Hotel, Marmaris and the Holiday Village in Sarigerme, Turkey.

Spain is one of the world´s top tourist destinations, but it still gets its fair share of previous complaints from holidaymakers, including holiday food poisoning outbreaks, Norovirus and Salmonella in some hotels. Complaints in 2009 have been made about the following hotels and holiday complexes in Spain: The Holiday Village, Benalmadena, Costa del Sol, The Holiday Village, C´an Picafort, Majorca, Paradise Island, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, the Paraiso Ten, Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain, Bellevue Apartments, Alcudia, Majorca and the Hotel Clumba Mar, C´an Picafort, Majorca.

Tunisia is another popular tourist destination where a number of complaints have been made against holiday hotels in 2009. Complaints range from food poisoning to poor hygiene standards, and hotels which have received complaints include: The Hotel Riviera at Port El Kantaoui, Hotel Neptunia Beach at Skanes, Hotel Sahara Beach, Skanes, Houda Beach & Golf Resort,Skanes, Monastir and The Hotel Marhaba, Sousse.

Greece and the Greek Islands is another holiday hotspot which has seen its fair share of holiday hotel complaints in 2009, including complaints against: The Aghios Gordios Hotel, Corfu.

Holiday hotels in Cuba which have received complaints include: The Melia Las Dunas at Cayo Santa Maria.

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Cruise Ship Holiday Illness Complaints

2009-09-04T09:48:00.004+01:00

Complaints on cruise ships

Holiday illness which results from poor standards of food and hygiene on cruise ships has increased over the past five years. Common complaints include outbreaks of cruise ship food poisoning and poor hygiene standards, which can result in Norovirus, Salmonella, and serious cases of gastroenteritis.

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During 2008 and 2009, complaints were made about the following cruise ships and specific cruises:

The MS Thomson Spirit, during the Pyramids and Piazzas Cruise, The MS Thomson Spirit, during the Iberian Delights Cruise, The Sonesta St George during a Nile Cruise in Egypt, The MS Brilliance of the Seas, during a Mediterranean cruise, The MS Constellation, during a Caribbean Cruise, the MS Jasmin, during a Nile Cruise in Egypt, The Thomson Spirit, during a Mediterranean Cruise, The MS Serenade, during a Nile Cruise in Egypt, and The QE2, during a half world cruise in 2008,

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50 holiday illness terms explained

2009-08-21T17:24:00.004+01:00

If you are unfortunate enough to suffer holiday illness or food poisoning abroad, the last thing you need, when you make a complaint, is to be baffled by holiday illness jargon. The following is a jargon-busting list which explains the common holiday terms in plain English:

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1. What is ABTA?

ABTA stands for the Association of British Travel Agents, and this is the main trade body for the UK travel industry. It provides a code of conduct which all members should adhere to, and can be particularly useful if you have suffered food poisoning or food poisoning symptoms.

2. ABTA Code of Conduct explained

The ABTA Code of Conduct is the contracted relationship between travel agents, tour operators and you, the client. Symptoms of food poisoning and food poisoning outbreaks are not uncommon on holiday cruise ships or in holiday package hotels.

3. Acceptance in a legal contract

Acceptance of a legal contract can be made by words or conduct, which has to be exactly on the same terms as the offer. Food poisoning on holiday is more rife than ever, so if you have suffered, claim from a personal injury solicitor when you return to the UK.

4. What are Adenoviruses?

Adenoviruses are a group of viruses which infect membranes in your respiratory tract, the eyes, the intestines and the urinary tract. Symptoms can include breathing problems, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis, cystitis and rashes. Young children are particularly affected and adenoviruses are also common causes of viral gastroenteritis. If you have suffered diarrhoea food poisoning or other types of food poisoning on holiday you may be able to claim compensation.

5. Avian Flu and holiday illness

Avian flu is caused by birds and normally occurs in people who are in close contact with poultry or other birds. Outbreaks in poultry usually spreads rapidly, but it is not picked up easily by humans. If you have food poisoning signs on holiday you should seek food poisoning treatment as soon as possible.

6. Bacillus bacteria

Bacillus bacteria regularly contaminates raw food and food materials, particularly vegetables. This bacteria will grow quicker in a warm kitchen environment and if you eat food contaminated with bacillus, you are likely to develop gastrointestinal illness. If you suspect holiday food poisoning from a food poisoning virus such as bacillus bacteria, seek medical help immediately.

7. Botulism toxins

Botulism toxins are found in soil and can cause serious illness or death. Symptoms begin with blurred vision and difficulty swallowing. You can contract botulism through food, and diarrhoea and vomiting may also occur. Death occurs in 5-10% of cases due to respiratory failure. If you are aware of food poisoning reports on holiday or food poisoning on a cruise ship, seek medical help and legal advice when you return to the UK from a personal injury solicitor.

8. Campylobacter source and symptoms

Campylobacter accounts for many holiday food poisoning cases and symptoms include: severe diarrhoea and stomach pain. Food sources include: undercooked meat and poultry, unpasteurised milk and untreated water. Campylobacter can be spread by domestic animals and humans.

9. Cholera explained

Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by the bacteria, Vibrio cholera. Spread by contaminated water and food, cholera is common in developing countries where there is no clean water and inadequate sewage systems. Symptoms include severe diarrhoea, vomiting and leg cramps, and the disease can be fatal, although fewer than 10% of people actually go on to develop serious symptoms. Cholera is normally passed on by a contaminated water supply.

10. Group Actions

A group or class action is a legal action between claimants for a joint settlement. People who have suffered the same holiday illness, such as food poisoning or norovirus on a cruise ship, for example, may be able to take up a group action in the UK to sue the tour operator.

11. Compensation for holiday illness

If you have suffered holiday sickness or food poisoning on holiday, you may be able to claim compensation. The amount of compensation for holiday food poisoning or gastroenteritis food poisoning depends on the severity of the holiday illness. A personal injury solicitor who specialises in holiday illness compensation may be able to sue the tour operator for the loss of enjoyment of your holiday, medical expenses and loss of earnings.

12. Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations

These regulations were introduced to protect the consumer from unfair trading, misleading omissions and actions. If you have booked a holiday which was not all it appeared to be in the brochure, or you have had to seek food poisoning treatments, you should contact a personal injury solicitor when you return to the UK.

13. Contract explained

A contract is an agreement which creates legal relations between two individuals or groups of people. A contract is intended to be binding for both parties, and is usually written in return for a product, service or return for money.

14. Cryptosporidium illness

Cryptosporidium is a parasite which causes infection to people and cattle. Most common in young children, the most common symptom of cryptosporidium is watery diarrhoea. It can be found in soil, food, water or on surfaces which have been infected with human or animal faeces. It can be contracted by consuming contaminated food or water or swimming in contaminated water on holiday. If you think you have suffered cryptosporidium holiday illness, seek medical help and contact a personal injury solicitor on your return home.

15. Damages explained

A payment of damages is designed to put the injured party in the same financial position they would have been in before the holiday illness or accident occurred. You can claim damages and compensation if you have suffered salmonella food poisoning or any type of gastrointestinal illness on holiday which was the fault of the hotel or cruise ship, with the help of a solicitor who specialises in holiday illness compensation.

16. What is Dengue Fever?

Dengue fever is a debilitating illness that is transmitted by day time mosquito bites. Endemic in over 100 countries, Dengue fever has increased over the past decade.

17. Contract Discharge

A contract can be discharged by performance of the contract, discharge by agreement, discharge because the contract has been breached or discharge because the contract cannot carry on. Food poisoning disease and bacteria food poisoning on holiday is more prevalent than ever. If you have suffered holiday food poisoning you may be able to claim compensation in the UK.

18. Dysentery explained

Also known as shigellosis, bacillary dysentery is usually contracted through eating food washed with contaminated water or human faeces. You are most likely to contract dysentery in areas of the world where hygiene is poor and symptoms include: diarrhoea, sometimes with blood and mucus. Death from food poisoning is relatively uncommon, but dysentery can cause serious illness and dehydration.

19. E-Coli illness

The bacteria which cause E-Coli is found in the intestines of cattle, and it is normally contracted by eating contaminated food. Undercooked beef mince is a common food source, plus milk, water, cheese or even vegetable products. Outbreaks of E-Coli have been known to occur in crowded places such as schools, hospitals and old people´s homes. If there is an outbreak of E-Coli in your holiday hotel or on board a cruise ship, which could have been prevented, you may be able to claim for food poisoning holiday illness compensation.

20. Exclusion clauses in a contract

Exclusion clauses in a contract occur when one person involved with the contract disagrees with a clause or a point. It can then be removed or revised, once an agreement is reached.

21. Frustration in a contract

Frustration with regard to a contract is when something happens which is beyond the control of either party, and results in the terms of the contract becoming illegal or different from what was intended. Both parties may then be excused from the contract.

22. Giardia illness

Giardia occurs when parasites grow in the intestines of infected people or animals. Symptoms include diarrhoea and the disease can be passed on by direct contact with infected animals or humans, or by consumption of water, food or drinks infected with the faeces of humans or animals. If you have suffered holiday bacteria food poisoning or holiday food poisoning from water, contact a personal injury solicitor in the UK who will help you claim compensation.

23. Hepatitis A illness

Hepatitis A is a viral infection which can have mild symptoms to begin with, but can lead to liver inflammation, jaundice or even liver failure. Symptoms are usually worse in older people, and can be spread by faeces or through blood. If you are travelling to a country where Hepatitis A is common, seek medical advice before you go. Other illnesses which you can ask your doctor about include holiday food poisoning diagnosis and holiday food poisoning treatment in the country you are travelling to.

24. Hepatitis E

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, and viral infections are the most common causes of infection. It is contracted, most commonly, by the faecal-oral route and is common in Asia, Africa and Central America and is particularly serious in pregnant women. If you are travelling to a developing country, seek advice about common illness, holiday food poisoning and things to watch out for before you travel.

25. Illegality under contract law

Any contract that causes someone to do something illegal will not be enforced by the courts.

26. Implied terms of a contract

Where the parties involved in a contract don´t express a particular term in a contract, it can later be implied into the contract.

27. Contract injunction

An injunction is a court order which stops a person doing a particular thing.

28. Intention to create legal relations

For an agreement to be enforceable, each party must intend that it is legally binding on the other.

29. Invitation to treat in a contract

This is an expression by someone to show they are willing to enter into negotiation with the potential other party.

30. What is Japanese Encephalitis?

Japanese Encephalitis is the most common form of viral encephalitis in Asia, and is transmitted by mosquitoes. More than 50,000 cases are reported each year with 10,000 deaths, mainly in children. Particularly endemic in wet, rural areas where mosquitoes like to breed, rice fields are a particular hazard. Pigs and wading birds also host this virus. Holiday illness can spoil your holiday and also seriously affect your health. If you have suffered food poisoning on holiday from chicken, or possible food poisoning from eggs or even listeria food poisoning on a cruise ship or in a holiday hotel, you can probably claim compensation.

31. Legal Costs

If you claim compensation for holiday food poisoning, your costs are likely to be covered by the party you are claiming against (in many cases of holiday food poisoning, this would mean the tour operator). Always use a no win no fee solicitor to ensure you won´t have to pay anything towards legal costs or court costs when fighting your case for a holiday food poisoning compensation claim. Use a solicitor who deals with personal injury and specialises in holiday food poisoning compensation cases.

32. About Legionnaires Disease

Caused by legionella bacterium, Legionnaire´s Disease is an uncommon form of pneumonia and most cases are individual and not outbreaks. Smokers are at higher risk and the disease normally affects the over-50´s. Symptoms can include flu-like symptoms, confusion and diarrhoea, and death will occur in 10-15% of sufferers. Infections occur from inhaling legionella bacteria which can live in any type of water, and most commonly in air conditioning or cooling units, or spa pools. Water systems which are not properly maintained or installed are most at risk. If you have suffered legionnaire´s disease on holiday through neglect of the air conditioning unit in your room, you will have a good case for holiday illness compensation.

33. Limitation Periods explained

A limitation period is the amount of time you have to bring a case to court. If you fail to bring the case to court within the time limit, your case will not be allowed to go ahead. Holiday illness cases such as food poisoning on a cruise ship or in a holiday package hotel are also subject to limitation periods, so contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as you return to the UK.

34. Listeria

Listeria is rare but life-threatening. Healthy adults may suffer flu like symptoms or gastroenteritis, but listeria in its worse form can cause blood poisoning or meningitis. Listeria is very dangerous in pregnancy, and can cause miscarriage, premature delivery or serious illness in a new born child. Listeria can be found in soft cheeses made from unpasteurized milk, raw meat, unpasteurized milk, unwashed vegetables, deli meats, and hot dogs or sausages that are not properly cooked. If you suffered food poisoning symptoms on holiday, you could have contracted listeria food poisoning. Seek medical help and legal help when you return to the UK.

35. Lyme Disease

Humans become infected by being bitten by hard-bodied ticks, which are infected with B.burgdorferi. Ticks become infected when they feed on birds or mammals which carry the disease. Symptoms can include a flu like illness and a round red rash.

36. Malaria and food poisoning holiday illness

Although Malaria is life-threatening, it can be prevented by taking anti-malarial drugs before and during your holiday or trip. The four types of malaria which affect humans, and are transmitted by the bite of a female mosquito, include: Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale and Plasmodium malariae. If you are planning to travel to an area where malaria is prevalent, speak to your doctor before you leave. More common types of holiday illness include bacterial food poisoning and norovirus holiday food poisoning.

37. Misrepresentation of a contract

If a statement within a contract is untrue, it is a misrepresentation of the contract, which can result in the agreement being cancelled, or the other party could make a compensation claim.

38. Online Money Claims

Online money claims is an extension of the small claims court, which allows a claimant to register their claim online. The service is provided by the UK Courts Service and can save you time and money.

39. About Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are part of the Diptera Insect order and have characteristic scaly wings and a long feeding mouth-part. Many different species of mosquitoes can be found worldwide. Mosquito bites normally cause mild irritation to the skin, but can cause serious illness and even death in developing countries. Illness caused by mosquito bites is not nearly as common as holiday illness food poisoning which can occur regularly in holiday package hotels or on board cruise ships.

40. Norovirus holiday sickness

The reported outbreaks of Norovirus on board cruise ships and in holiday package hotels have increased dramatically over the past 5 years. Norovirus can be contracted from food and water, and symptoms include diarrhoea and vomiting. Norovirus is highly contagious and spreads quickly through holiday hotels and cruise ships. If you have suffered holiday norovirus, seek advice of a personal injury solicitor who specialises in holiday illness compensation claims.

41. Norwalk-like Virus and holiday illness

Both Norovirus and Norwalk-like viruses are found in the gastrointestinal tract, and spread easily from one person to another. Environmental contamination is common, and contamination also commonly occurs from seafood, fish and water. An incubation period of 24-48 hours is common and the virus is highly contagious. Food poisoning from Norwalk-like Viruses is not uncommon in holiday hotels or cruise ships. Seek professional advice in the UK from a holiday illness claims solicitor who specialises in travel law.

42. Package Travel Regulations and what they mean

The Package Travel Regulations were created following a European Directive, which followed many holiday complaints in Europe. Consumers found they had little redress if a package holiday contract was breached, and the introduction of the regulations in the UK in 1992, was a big boost for consumer rights. The Package Travel Regulations also set out terms regarding liability of a tour operator towards a holiday maker. If you feel your holiday package contract has been breached, and you have had treatment for food poisoning or witnessed food poisoning cases in your holiday hotel or on board a cruise ship you may be able to claim holiday illness compensation.

43. Paratyphoid explained

Paratyphoid is a disease caused by the Salmonella bacteria, and is generally milder than typhoid fever, although the symptoms are similar. The disease nearly always happens abroad and is caused by the ingestion of heavily contaminated food and water. Bacteria is passed on through the faeces and urine of infected people, and by eating food and water handled by an infected person. Good hygiene can normally prevent the spread of Paratyphoid but you should contact a personal injury solicitor immediately if you think you may have contracted the disease on holiday and make a compensation claim.

44. Pontiac Fever

A mild, flu-like illness, Pontiac Fever is caused by legionella bacteria. Symptoms can include: fever, headaches and muscle aches but not pneumonia, which is common with Legionnaire´s Disease. Outbreaks of the disease are uncommon in the UK. If you think you have suffered Pontiac Fever on holiday abroad, you may be able to claim holiday illness compensation when you return to the UK.

45. Rabies danger

An acute viral infection, Rabies is nearly always fatal. Transmission is through saliva from an infected animal bite, and dog bites are the main cause. The annual number of rabies deaths is between 40,000 and 70,000, and most deaths take place in developing countries in Asia. If you are bitten by an animal while on holiday, seek urgent medical help. Not nearly as dangerous, but much more common, is holiday food poisoning. Seek advice from a personal injury solicitor who specialises in holiday illness compensation claims, for any illness you may suffer on holiday.

46. About Rotovirus

Rotovirus is the most common cause of gastroenteritis in young children. Symptoms include watery diarrhoea lasting between 5 and 8 days, preceded by vomiting. Dehydration is common among Rotovirus sufferers and fever may also occur. The incubation period is between 24 and 28 hours. Holiday norovirus or rotovirus can ruin your trip, so check if you can claim compensation for holiday illness when you get back to the UK.

47. Salmonella food poisoning

Salmonella food poisoning on holiday can be serious. Symptoms include watery diarrhoea, stomach cramps and vomiting and fever. The incubation period is between 12 and 72 hours and the disease can spread easily from person to person. Transmission occurs after eating contaminated food or by faecal contamination from an infected human or animal. If the hygiene standards at your holiday hotel left a lot to be desired, and you contracted salmonella food poisoning, call a personal injury solicitor in the UK and claim compensation.

48. Shigella infection

Shigella infections are normally contracted from faecal-oral and spread occasionally from food and water. Shigella is highly contagious and would spread quickly through a holiday hotel or a cruise ship. Shigella incubation period is 1-7 days. Food poisoning on holiday can ruin your trip. Seek legal advice about a compensation claim for food poisoning if you contracted it in a holiday package hotel or on board a cruise ship.

49. Small Claims Court

The Small Claims Court enables you to get low cost access to the justice system if you have a small claim. You can claim up to £1000 for personal injury claims and £5000 for contractual claims. Holiday illness claims and holiday food poisoning claims need to be dealt with by a personal injury solicitor who specialises in travel law.

50. The Solicitors Code of Conduct

The Solicitors Code of Conduct is the code by which all solicitors are obligated to operate under. It was created by the Law Society and is monitored by The Solicitors Regulatory Authority. If you have suffered holiday food poisoning, always go to a professional personal injury solicitor as opposed to a claims management firm, to ensure you receive the professional advice you deserve.

Holiday food poisoning and holiday illness can be serious. Don´t suffer in silence, and if the tour operator, the holiday package hotel staff or the cruise ship staff were at fault, and caused your holiday sickness, make a claim for holiday illness compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors specialise in travel law and holiday food poisoning claims. Contact them free today for your no win no fee assessment on 08001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Hell´s Kitchen

2009-08-18T12:45:00.001+01:00

Food poisoning can be fatal

Food poisoning in the UK is increasing. The number of cases of Salmonella has remained high in the past few years, and Campylobacter cases have doubled.

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Better training of food handlers needs to take place, and better care must be taken to ensure food is kept at the proper temperatures. Cross contamination is also a big problem which needs to be addressed.

Bacillus cereus

This is a spore forming bacteria which is often found in rice from take-away restaurants. Symptoms of Bacillus cereus include diarrhoea and abdominal cramps between 6-15 hours after consumption of contaminated food. Nausea may occur and symptoms usually last 24 hours.

Source of Bacillus cereus

You can contract the disease from meat, milk, vegetables and fish, but outbreaks have normally been associated with rice, potato, pasta and cheese products. Sauces, puddings, soups, casseroles, pastries and salads can also be contaminated.

Campylobacter

Campylobacter is a group of spiral-shaped bacteria that can cause disease in humans and animals. Most human illness is caused by Campylobacter jejuni. Birds carry this illness without becoming ill themselves. Proper cooking, milk pasteurising and chlorination of water will all kill bacteria. This is the most common cause of acute bacterial diarrhoea in the UK. Symptoms include diarrhoea, cramping, abdominal pain and fever within 2-5 days after exposure, and can include nausea and vomiting.

Sources of Campylobacter

Raw or undercooked meat and poultry, offal, contaminated water or milk. Contamination is usually from excreta of birds, cattle and family pets. 40,000 cases are reported annually in the UK.

Clostridium perfringens

This is distributed throughout the environment and is normally found in human and animal intestines. The illness is caused by bacteria releasing toxins in the digestive canal. Symptoms include intense abdominal cramps and diarrhoea, and usually lasts less than 24 hours. It can last up to two weeks in severe cases. The illness can be mistaken with 24-hour flu.

Food sources

Meat, meat products and gravy are usually implicated with food poisoning caused by clostridium perfringens. The young and the elderly are most at risk.

Clostridium botulinum

Clostridium botulinum causes severe food poisoning, and is caused by the ingestion of foods containing the neurotoxin formed from bacteria. The illness is rare but can be fatal and can be destroyed by heating at 80ºC for at least 10 minutes. Symptoms can show up 4 hours to 8 days after ingestion, and include weakness, vertigo, double vision, difficulty in speaking, swallowing and breathing, muscle weakness and constipation. Paralysis and death can follow between 18 and 36 hours later if untreated.

Food source

Incriminated foods include: tinned or vacuum-packed food.

Cryptosporidium parvum

Members of this family are parasites from the intestinal tracts of fish, reptiles, birds and mammals. Cryptosporidium is passed in the faeces and is common in drinking water which originated from drainage of agricultural land. Symptoms usually include short term diarrhoea unless you suffer from a compromised immune system which can make the illness more severe.

Escherichia coli (E coli)

Normally found in animal and human intestines, E coli can be serious. One group of bacteria cause severe infantile diarrhoea and another cause traveller´s diarrhoea. Food sources include undercooked minced beef and unpasteurised milk. The elderly or very young can develop anaemia and renal failure. Symptoms include abdominal pain, fever, diarrhoea and vomiting and normally show between 10 and 72 hours after ingestion and last between 1 and 5 days.

Avoid E.coli

Ensure all meat is cooked thoroughly and juices run clear when spiked. Always avoid unpasteurised milk and separate raw and cooked foods to prevent cross contamination. Disinfect all surfaces and utensils used for food preparation. Wash hands regularly and always use a disinfectant hand wash.

Food source

Foods often incriminated include soft cheese, but the main contamination comes from food handlers.

Giardia lamblia

Giardia lamblia is a parasite which exists in two forms and lives in the small intestine, and is passed through faeces. Symptoms include severe diarrhoea from contaminated food or water.

Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes is a food-borne illness which is often transmitted to ready-to-eat foods, and is widely found in sewage and decaying vegetable matter. To avoid listeria always wash salads before use, never eat chilled products after the sell by date, and ensure your fridge is kept at the correct temperature. The onset of symptoms is normally 8 days to 3 months, and they include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Meningitis and blood poisoning can occur in pregnant women. Antibiotic treatment is effective.

Food source

Foods known to cause listeria include: salads, sandwiches, paté, cooked meat and ready meals. Other suspected foods include milk, ice cream, raw and smoked fish and soft cheese.

Salmonella

Salmonella is found in animals, including poultry and pigs and environmental sources include water, soil, insects, kitchen surfaces, animal faeces, raw meats and raw seafood. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, fever and headache and normally start 6 to 48 hours after infection.

Shigella

Shigella is found in the intestine of man and other animals, and is also known as bacillary dysentery. Symptoms include diarrhoea, fever, vomiting and abdominal pain and can start 12 hours to 2 days after infection. Foods incriminated include salads, raw vegetables, milk and dairy products, poultry and contaminated water.

Norwalk Virus

Norwalk Virus is an intestinal infection which occurs in outbreaks and is normally associated with shellfish. The virus is passed in the stool of infected persons and people get infected by swallowing stool-contaminated food or water. Other sources of infection include salads, eggs, ice and ready to eat foods. Norwalk is more common in adults and older children and symptoms normally appear within 10 days. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach cramps.

Anyone can get Norwalk virus infection, but it may be more common in adults and older children. Illness normally lasts 24 to 60 hours.

Hell´s Kitchen

Food poisoning can be fatal

Food poisoning in the UK is increasing. The number of cases of Salmonella has remained high in the past few years, and Campylobacter cases have doubled.

Better training of food handlers needs to take place, and better care must be taken to ensure food is kept at the proper temperatures. Cross contamination is also a big problem which needs to be addressed.

Bacillus cereus

This is a spore forming bacteria which is often found in rice from take-away restaurants. Symptoms of Bacillus cereus include diarrhoea and abdominal cramps between 6-15 hours after consumption of contaminated food. Nausea may occur and symptoms usually last 24 hours.

Source of Bacillus cereus

You can contract the disease from meat, milk, vegetables and fish, but outbreaks have normally been associated with rice, potato, pasta and cheese products. Sauces, puddings, soups, casseroles, pastries and salads can also be contaminated.

Campylobacter

Campylobacter is a group of spiral-shaped bacteria that can cause disease in humans and animals. Most human illness is caused by Campylobacter jejuni. Birds carry this illness without becoming ill themselves. Proper cooking, milk
pasteurising and chlorination of water will all kill bacteria. This is the most common cause of acute bacterial diarrhoea in the UK. Symptoms include diarrhoea, cramping, abdominal pain and fever within 2-5 days after exposure, and can include nausea and vomiting.

Sources of Campylobacter

Raw or undercooked meat and poultry, offal, contaminated water or milk. Contamination is usually from excreta of birds, cattle and family pets. 40,000 cases are reported annually in the UK.

Clostridium perfringens

This is distributed throughout the environment and is normally found in human and animal intestines. The illness is caused by bacteria releasing toxins in the digestive canal. Symptoms include intense abdominal cramps and diarrhoea, and usually lasts less than 24 hours. It can last up to two weeks in severe cases. The illness can be mistaken with 24-hour flu.

Food sources

Meat, meat products and gravy are usually implicated with food poisoning caused by clostridium perfringens. The young and the elderly are most at risk.

Clostridium botulinum

Clostridium botulinum causes severe food poisoning, and is caused by the ingestion of foods containing the neurotoxin formed from bacteria. The illness is rare but can be fatal and can be destroyed by heating at 80ºC for at least 10 minutes. Symptoms can show up 4 hours to 8 days after ingestion, and include weakness, vertigo, double vision, difficulty in speaking, swallowing and breathing, muscle weakness and constipation. Paralysis and death can follow between 18 and 36 hours later if untreated.

Food source

Incriminated foods include: tinned or vacuum-packed food.

Cryptosporidium parvum

Members of this family are parasites from the intestinal tracts of fish, reptiles, birds and mammals. Cryptosporidium is passed in the faeces and is common in drinking water which originated from drainage of agricultural land. Symptoms usually include short term diarrhoea unless you suffer from a compromised immune system which can make the illness more severe.

Escherichia coli (E coli)

Normally found in animal and human intestines, E coli can be serious. One group of bacteria cause severe infantile diarrhoea and another cause traveller´s diarrhoea. Food sources include undercooked minced beef and unpasteurised milk. The elderly or very young can develop anaemia and renal failure. Symptoms include abdominal pain, fever, diarrhoea and vomiting and normally show between 10 and 72 hours after ingestion and last between 1 and 5 days.

Avoid E.coli

Ensure all meat is cooked thoroughly and juices run clear when spiked. Always avoid unpasteurised milk and separate raw and cooked foods to prevent cross contamination. Disinfect all surfaces and utensils used for food preparation. Wash hands regularly and always use a disinfectant hand wash.

Food source

Foods often incriminated include soft cheese, but the main contamination comes from food handlers.

Giardia lamblia

Giardia lamblia is a parasite which exists in two forms and lives in the small intestine, and is passed through faeces. Symptoms include severe diarrhoea from contaminated food or water.

Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes is a food-borne illness which is often transmitted to ready-to-eat foods, and is widely found in sewage and decaying vegetable matter. To avoid listeria always wash salads before use, never eat chilled products after the sell by date, and ensure your fridge is kept at the correct temperature. The onset of symptoms is normally 8 days to 3 months, and they include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Meningitis and blood poisoning can occur in pregnant women. Antibiotic treatment is effective.

Food source

Foods known to cause listeria include: salads, sandwiches, paté, cooked meat and ready meals. Other suspected foods include milk, ice cream, raw and smoked fish and soft cheese.

Salmonella

Salmonella is found in animals, including poultry and pigs and environmental sources include water, soil, insects, kitchen surfaces, animal faeces, raw meats and raw seafood. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, fever and headache and normally start 6 to 48 hours after infection.

Shigella

Shigella is found in the intestine of man and other animals, and is also known as bacillary dysentery. Symptoms include diarrhoea, fever, vomiting and abdominal pain and can start 12 hours to 2 days after infection. Foods incriminated include salads, raw vegetables, milk and dairy products, poultry and contaminated water.

Norwalk Virus

Norwalk Virus is an intestinal infection which occurs in outbreaks and is normally associated with shellfish. The virus is passed in the stool of infected persons and people get infected by swallowing stool-contaminated food or water. Other sources of infection include salads, eggs, ice and ready to eat foods. Norwalk is more common in adults and older children and symptoms normally appear within 10 days. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach cramps.
Anyone can get Norwalk virus infection, but it may be more common in adults and older children. Illness normally lasts 24 to 60 hours.

Hell´s Kitchen

Food poisoning can be fatal

Food poisoning in the UK is increasing. The number of cases of Salmonella has remained high in the past few years, and Campylobacter cases have doubled.

Better training of food handlers needs to take place, and better care must be taken to ensure food is kept at the proper temperatures. Cross contamination is also a big problem which needs to be addressed.

Bacillus cereus

This is a spore forming bacteria which is often found in rice from take-away restaurants. Symptoms of Bacillus cereus include diarrhoea and abdominal cramps between 6-15 hours after consumption of contaminated food. Nausea may occur and symptoms usually last 24 hours.

Source of Bacillus cereus

You can contract the disease from meat, milk, vegetables and fish, but outbreaks have normally been associated with rice, potato, pasta and cheese products. Sauces, puddings, soups, casseroles, pastries and salads can also be contaminated.

Campylobacter

Campylobacter is a group of spiral-shaped bacteria that can cause disease in humans and animals. Most human illness is caused by Campylobacter jejuni. Birds carry this illness without becoming ill themselves. Proper cooking, milk
pasteurising and chlorination of water will all kill bacteria. This is the most common cause of acute bacterial diarrhoea in the UK. Symptoms include diarrhoea, cramping, abdominal pain and fever within 2-5 days after exposure, and can include nausea and vomiting.

Sources of Campylobacter

Raw or undercooked meat and poultry, offal, contaminated water or milk. Contamination is usually from excreta of birds, cattle and family pets. 40,000 cases are reported annually in the UK.

Clostridium perfringens

This is distributed throughout the environment and is normally found in human and animal intestines. The illness is caused by bacteria releasing toxins in the digestive canal. Symptoms include intense abdominal cramps and diarrhoea, and usually lasts less than 24 hours. It can last up to two weeks in severe cases. The illness can be mistaken with 24-hour flu.

Food sources

Meat, meat products and gravy are usually implicated with food poisoning caused by clostridium perfringens. The young and the elderly are most at risk.

Clostridium botulinum

Clostridium botulinum causes severe food poisoning, and is caused by the ingestion of foods containing the neurotoxin formed from bacteria. The illness is rare but can be fatal and can be destroyed by heating at 80ºC for at least 10 minutes. Symptoms can show up 4 hours to 8 days after ingestion, and include weakness, vertigo, double vision, difficulty in speaking, swallowing and breathing, muscle weakness and constipation. Paralysis and death can follow between 18 and 36 hours later if untreated.

Food source

Incriminated foods include: tinned or vacuum-packed food.

Cryptosporidium parvum

Members of this family are parasites from the intestinal tracts of fish, reptiles, birds and mammals. Cryptosporidium is passed in the faeces and is common in drinking water which originated from drainage of agricultural land. Symptoms usually include short term diarrhoea unless you suffer from a compromised immune system which can make the illness more severe.

Escherichia coli (E coli)

Normally found in animal and human intestines, E coli can be serious. One group of bacteria cause severe infantile diarrhoea and another cause traveller´s diarrhoea. Food sources include undercooked minced beef and unpasteurised milk. The elderly or very young can develop anaemia and renal failure. Symptoms include abdominal pain, fever, diarrhoea and vomiting and normally show between 10 and 72 hours after ingestion and last between 1 and 5 days.

Avoid E.coli

Ensure all meat is cooked thoroughly and juices run clear when spiked. Always avoid unpasteurised milk and separate raw and cooked foods to prevent cross contamination. Disinfect all surfaces and utensils used for food preparation. Wash hands regularly and always use a disinfectant hand wash.

Food source

Foods often incriminated include soft cheese, but the main contamination comes from food handlers.

Giardia lamblia

Giardia lamblia is a parasite which exists in two forms and lives in the small intestine, and is passed through faeces. Symptoms include severe diarrhoea from contaminated food or water.

Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes is a food-borne illness which is often transmitted to ready-to-eat foods, and is widely found in sewage and decaying vegetable matter. To avoid listeria always wash salads before use, never eat chilled products after the sell by date, and ensure your fridge is kept at the correct temperature. The onset of symptoms is normally 8 days to 3 months, and they include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Meningitis and blood poisoning can occur in pregnant women. Antibiotic treatment is effective.

Food source

Foods known to cause listeria include: salads, sandwiches, paté, cooked meat and ready meals. Other suspected foods include milk, ice cream, raw and smoked fish and soft cheese.

Salmonella

Salmonella is found in animals, including poultry and pigs and environmental sources include water, soil, insects, kitchen surfaces, animal faeces, raw meats and raw seafood. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, fever and headache and normally start 6 to 48 hours after infection.

Shigella

Shigella is found in the intestine of man and other animals, and is also known as bacillary dysentery. Symptoms include diarrhoea, fever, vomiting and abdominal pain and can start 12 hours to 2 days after infection. Foods incriminated include salads, raw vegetables, milk and dairy products, poultry and contaminated water.

Norwalk Virus

Norwalk Virus is an intestinal infection which occurs in outbreaks and is normally associated with shellfish. The virus is passed in the stool of infected persons and people get infected by swallowing stool-contaminated food or water. Other sources of infection include salads, eggs, ice and ready to eat foods. Norwalk is more common in adults and older children and symptoms normally appear within 10 days. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach cramps.
Anyone can get Norwalk virus infection, but it may be more common in adults and older children. Illness normally lasts 24 to 60 hours.

10 ways to avoid 10 ways to avoid Salmonella food poisoning on holidayon holiday

2009-08-14T10:14:00.002+01:00

Salmonella food poisoning can be one of the most severe forms of food poisoning you can suffer on holiday. Salmonella can strike you down at home or abroad, but can be particularly distressing if you are thousands of miles from home. Ten simple ways to help avoid salmonella food poisoning on holiday include:

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1. Wash your hands with hot water and soap after handling raw poultry or eggs.

2. If you are self-catering, keep raw meat and fish away from cooked foods in the fridge to avoid salmonella poisoning. Raw food should be stored on the bottom shelf of the fridge and well away from any cooked food or dairy products.

3. Never eat food in a holiday package hotel or on board a cruise ship that has been left out at room temperature for hours on end. All inclusive buffets are one of the main sources of food poisoning and salmonella on holiday.

4. Hot food needs to be piping hot and cold food needs to be properly chilled to prevent salmonella poisoning on holiday. If you think this is not the case in your holiday hotel or on board a cruise ship, refuse to eat the food to avoid salmonella poisoning and report it to the holiday representative.

5. If you are eating food on the beach or outdoors when the weather is hot, make sure it is kept properly chilled before you eat it. Salmonella can be caused by food being left in picnic bags in the back of a hot car, and then eaten. Take a cool box and only open it when you are ready to eat.

6. Food handlers should never handle money in between serving food, as bank notes are one of the biggest carriers of bacteria there is. If you suspect this is happening, report it to the hotel manager or the holiday representative.

7. Never eat from a salad bar if the food is not on ice, and avoid mayonnaise and salad dressing that has been left out at room temperature.

8. Only eat buffet spreads if the food is bought out fresh every so often, and not presented in large batches which can affect its temperature. Avoid salmonella poisoning and the spread of bacteria by making sure each dish has a separate clean serving spoon.

9. Avoid hotel barbecues if the food is not properly cooked and presented. Raw food should not be left uncovered before cooking, where it could be open to the elements and flies. Also, food needs to be thoroughly cooked before serving, which is not always easy to see if you are sitting outside in the evening. Hamburgers, sausages and poultry that is undercooked can cause salmonella food poisoning on holiday.

10. Clean plates and cutlery are a must in your holiday hotel, and food handlers must adhere to strict health and safety rules. More holidaymakers than ever are now suing tour operators who flout these rules. Tour operators who continue to send people to hotels and cruise ships which fail to meet even basic standards of health and safety are gambling with your health and well-being, and you could end up with salmonella food poisoning.

Massive payout for holiday honeymoon hell

2009-08-14T10:08:00.002+01:00

A man who contracted a potentially fatal illness on his honeymoon was awarded nearly £300,000 compensation from a holiday company.

Julian Hurley, 50, from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, launched a claim against tour operator, First Choice, after he was diagnosed with a form of dysentery called
Shigella while on honeymoon in Venezuela in 2004.

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A poor standard of food was served during the all-inclusive holiday, and it was responsible for Mr Hurley´s illness, which he is still suffering symptoms of 5 years on. The tour operator admitted responsibility and paid Mr Hurley £286,500.Mr Hurley and his wife Jayne booked the package holiday with First Choice Holidays and Flights Limited to the Costa Caribe Hotel for their honeymoon.

The couple said Mr Hurley became ill after eating undercooked food at the all-inclusive resort but was unable to seek medical advice while abroad.

He was admitted immediately to Doncaster Royal Infirmary when he returned to the UK and was treated with intravenous drugs and antibiotics. Mr Hurley still suffers from irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue and post-traumatic stress as a legacy of the Shigella infection.

The husband and wife described their experience as "hellish" and said the illness had not only impacted on their relationship but would affect Mr Hurley for the rest of his life.

Mr Hurley said: "When we went to the hotel restaurant I tried a variety of different dishes, which included cooked meats. The food was of an extremely poor standard, a lot of the dishes were undercooked and some of them were almost cold.

"The impact that this hellish holiday has had on our lives has been devastating. I now struggle to walk long distances and find myself getting tired easily. I am still suffering from symptoms to this day and will do for the rest of my life, which has been very difficult to come to terms with.

"I also had to reduce the number of hours I could go to work and, to this day, I have not returned to my pre-holiday working pattern. This has impacted on my relationship with my wife as, instead of me being the main breadwinner, she is. She now has to look after me, rather than the other way around."

Holiday road accidents in Europe – claim in the UK

2009-05-12T13:42:00.005+01:00

If you have been involved in a road accident on holiday in France, Belgium, Holland, Czech Republic, Croatia, Ireland, Italy, Russia, Turkey, Sweden, Ukraine, Greece or any other EU country, either as pedestrian, passenger or driver , you may have a claim for holiday accident compensation when you return to the UK. You may still be able to claim with a personal injury solicitor if the driver is uninsured or if you are the victim of a hit and run driver. If the road accident happened in an EU country, a central motor insurance bureau established within that country will ensure your claim is addressed

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Thousands of holidaymakers book tours with Sovereign, Virgin Holidays, Cosmos, Kuoni, TUI Travel, First Choice, Thomas Cook and Thomson Holidays every year and enjoy a wonderful holiday. But the last thing you expect is to suffer a road traffic accident on holiday abroad which can, at best spoil your trip and at worse, have devastating results. If you have suffered a personal injury or suffered loss of enjoyment on your holiday after a car crash, a road traffic accident, a bus crash or a pedestrian accident abroad, that was not your fault, you can claim compensation in the UK. Even if your accident happened in a hire car or car rentals vehicle, you may be able to claim compensation.

Claims in these types of accidents can be complicated, and you need to contact a personal injury solicitor in the UK who is an expert in the field of holiday accident and illness compensation claims. Road accidents in car rentals and hire cars are more common than many people think, and if you have suffered any type of road accident on holiday abroad you should contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible.

Two recent developments in European Law have attempted to clarify the practical problems which used to arise when bringing a foreign claim to a domestic court:-

You may be the driver of a hire car, a passenger or pedestrian in a private car or even the victim of a bus collision during an excursion on your holiday abroad. Contact a personal injury solicitor in the UK as soon as possible to make your claim or for more information about claiming compensation for personal injury.

Take as many details as you can from other people involved in the accident and take photographs and car details where possible. Also write down any witness statements, obtaining the name and contact details of anyone who saw the accident happen.
The EU 4th and 5th Motor Insurance Directives now apply to road users in Europe when making a personal injury claim. This allows you to submit a claim in the UK if you are injured in another EU country by a vehicle which is insured in any EU country.

The claim is brought directly against the driver's insurers or their claims representatives in the UK and the Directive also requires the Insurers to deal with any such claims within a certain period of time. If you have been involved in an accident abroad, contact us as soon as possible to talk to our experts about a possible claim. Some time limits apply, depending on where the road accident took place, so contact us without delay.

Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you

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Everyone looks forward to holidays and they are often the highlight of a family´s year. Unfortunately things can go wrong, and you may suffer illness, injury or accident when on holiday through no fault of your own. Claiming from tour operators is complex, and you should seek our advice if you want to make a claim for compensation. Anne Thomson is our resident holiday claims expert and boasts over 20 years experience in the field of holiday claims compensation. Don´t be fobbed off with less than you deserve from the tour operator. If you want more advice or even a friendly chat about a possible claim, call FREE on 080001 54321 or fill in our online claim form.

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Avoid holiday accident, illness and food poisoning abroad

2009-03-12T13:31:00.002Z

Wherever you are planning to take a holiday package tour, you could be struck down with food poisoning or suffer a holiday illness or accident.The Dominican Republic, the Caribbean Islands, Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Egypt, Turkey, Cuba, Morocco, Africa, Gambia, Kenya, Mauritius and the Maldives may all create a holiday paradise for visitors, but if the all inclusive buffet has not been prepared in a hygienic environment, or if the pool tiles are cracked and dirty, you could end up claiming compensation against your holiday tour operator.

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Some of the bigger tour operators such as Thomson Holidays, Cosmos and Thomas Cook send thousands of holidaymakers around the world every year and the vast majority come back happy and relaxed after a week or two abroad. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, and cases of food poisoning on cruise ships, and in package holiday hotels, is on the increase. You can now claim for holiday illness or accidents in the UK, even when they have happened abroad.
Travellers can be at high risk when travelling to third world countries, but they need to be wary when travelling to Europe too. Types of food poisoning including norovirus, e.coli and salmonella are being contracted far too often in holiday hotels. Typical symptoms of e.coli include increased weight, cramps in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and fever.

The most important thing to remember when travelling abroad, particularly to third world countries, is to avoid the water. Even though the locals drink the water, it doesn’t mean to say it is safe for you to drink. The locals are used to the local water, and their digestive systems are accustomed to the bacteria present in the water. Yours are not. If there is no option than to drink tap water, then you must make sure you boil it first for at least ten minutes. Salads in restaurants should also be avoided as they are likely to have been washed in tap water.
All inclusive holiday hotels usually include all of the food. Unfortunately this can result in buffet/style foods being left out in warm temperatures, which leaves them open to flies and bacteria. Ensure that any food you eat at your holiday hotel is cooked thoroughly and served at the proper temperature.

If you venture outside your holiday package hotel, into the streets of the local town, never eat from street vendors. Food served on the streets is a massive cause of food poisoning to holidaymakers. Food served from local vendors should be avoided at all costs. Never eat food in your hotel which appears to be warmed up.

To prevent holiday illness and sickness abroad, ensure your food is served hot and that meat is cooked well done. Only eat fruit that has been washed and handled by you. Hot beverages, bottled water, bread and tinned fruit are also safe to eat.

Tour operators have a responsibility to you to make sure your food is prepared to a high standard, and that there are no hidden surprises that can cause personal injury in your holiday package hotel.If you have suffered a holiday accident, illness or injury you need to contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible on your return to the UK.

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2009-02-20T12:41:00.001Z

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Car accident and holiday illness abroad compensation claim

2009-02-19T11:13:00.003Z

Can you imagine anything worse than suffering a car accident on holiday abroad that was not your fault? Not only would your holiday be wrecked, but you may not know where to turn for help. You may also be suffering personal injury which could affect your life when you return to the UK.

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Thousands of people suffer personal injury or illness on holiday every year, through no fault of their own. Only a small majority of those know they can claim compensation for those illnesses and injuries when they return to the UK. It is a tragedy that so many holidays are ruined by a car accident abroad, food poisoning on a cruise ship, hotel food poisoning or an accident in hotel grounds that was not your fault. You can claim compensation for your holiday accident or illness from a UK personal injury solicitor.

Car accidents, cruise ship accidents and holiday illness

It is not only car accidents that can ruin the holiday of a lifetime. Tour companies and cruise ship operators have an obligation and a responsibility to their customers. Compensation for holiday illness and accident is more often than not, totally deserved. Miles from home and probably with your family in tow, your annual holiday is something you have probably been looking forward to for months. Expensive but worth it. Unfortunately things can and do go wrong on holiday abroad.

Holiday car accident compensation throughout Europe

Car accidents are one of the most common causes of personal injury in the UK and the rest of Europe every year. Whether you are suffering whiplash, broken bones, strains or sprains or even more serious personal injury such as loss of limb, you may have a claim for compensation after a car accident on holiday. If you have suffered a road accident on holiday abroad that was someone else´s fault, take the driver´s details where possible and the registration number of his vehicle. Make a police report, even if you have only suffered minor personal injury as a result of the accident. If you have suffered personal injury after a holiday car accident in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK or Europe it is vital you contact a personal injury solicitor on your return to the UK. Don´t suffer in silence.

Medical expenses and personal injury on holiday

You may be able to claim compensation for loss of enjoyment of your holiday plus any medical expenses you could have incurred on holiday. It costs nothing to ask advice from a personal injury solicitor, and most work on a no win no fee basis. There is not greater case for compensation than suffering personal injury on holiday through no fault of your own. It is also worth knowing that because you are a UK resident, and your claim for personal injury is made in the UK, you are likely to get a much higher payout than if it was heard in many other parts of Europe. Spain and Portugal for example, are known to pay far less in successful compensation claims cases than in the UK.

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Claiming for holiday illness, injury or accidents can be difficult. Holiday claims expert, Anne Thomson of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, has over 20 years experience of dealing with clients who have fallen ill or sustained injuries abroad. Anne´s background and customer service skills ensure clients are dealt with in a professional and sympathetic manner. Her knowledge and expertise in the specialised area of travel law is second to none. Tour operators often offer clients less compensation than they deserve, and it is essential that you contact us before you accept any payment. Your claim will then be assessed and you will be advised by Anne and her highly trained team how to proceed. For more information or to make a claim Call us FREE on 080001 54321, or fill in the online claim form.

cruise ship holidays not all plain sailing

2009-02-19T10:53:00.006Z

Booking a luxurious cruise ship holiday is a dream come true for many people. Flicking through the glossy brochures, and imagining yourself lounging on deck and sipping a cocktail while the sunsets over the Caribbean. Mmm ...... holiday heaven. If you book a cruise ship holiday with a reputable and established company, whose customer care and passenger safety is a priority, then you should be able to enjoy the whole cruise ship holiday experience without a care in the world.

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With over 10,000 holiday cruise ship destinations world-wide, and a fabulous range of amenities and facilities onboard holiday cruise ships, these floating palaces really can offer you the utmost luxury and comfort. Excursions are exciting and varied, and you get to experience the destinations you have only ever dreamed about.

But what happens if the dream turns into a nightmare? Over 2.1 million Britons fell ill on holiday abroad last year with food poisoning.

More and more passengers on cruise ship holidays are falling victim to food poisoning and norovirus while onboard, which results in illness and suffering during their holiday. There is nothing worse than falling ill onboard ship. Firstly, you are likely to be miles from anywhere, and far away from your trusty, local GP. Secondly, because of the enclosed space you find yourself in, and to try to stop the illness spreading, you could find yourself confined to the cruise ship, or worse, confined to your room.

The risk of norovirus spreading onboard a holiday cruise ship is massive because of the environment you are in, and the large number of people in the immediate vicinity It is caused by eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with the virus by food-handlers who have not washed their hands properly, touching surfaces or objects contaminated with norovirus, and then placing their hand in their mouth or eating before washing their hands, and having direct contact with another person who is infected and showing symptoms of the virus.

Gastroenteritis is a general term used for illnesses with symptoms of diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach cramps. It is an infection of the stomach and intestines. Gastroenteritis is a very common condition and can be caused by either viral infections such as norovirus or by a number of different bacteria such as salmonella, campylobacter and many others. Bacterial gastroenteritis typically develops as a result of food poisoning.

If you have suffered from gastroenteritis during your holiday, whether viral or bacterial, this may have been caused as a result of poor hygiene practices on your holiday cruise ship, for which you can claim holiday illness compensation.

Unfortunately, once you get food poisoning there is little you can do except let it run its course. The most important thing is not to get dehydrated. Drink plenty of water - little and often. It's often a good idea to use rehydration salts for children to ensure their fluid levels are kept high. Blockage tablets only delay diarrhoea. The body needs to rid itself of the toxins so, unless it is absolutely vital, tablets should not be used. Remember that any incident of food poisoning should be reported to your holiday rep onboard the cruise ship.
You may not be aware that you can claim holiday illness compensation when you get back to the UK. Make sure you get as much information as possible from fellow passengers, get a copy of any written complaint you may have made to staff onboard the cruise ship, keep all receipts for medical expenses, and even take photographs of unhygienic food preparation areas if possible.
Not only can food poisoning and norovirus ruin your long-awaited holiday, but it can leave you out-of-pocket and feeling stressed after suffering a holiday illness on a cruise ship. Holiday sickness is by no means uncommon, but now you have a legal right to claim holiday illness compensation if the illness or injury was not your fault, and you booked your holiday through a tour operator, as part of a package. If you have suffered in this way, contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors as soon as you can. We specialise in claiming compensation for holiday illness and accidents abroad.

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2009-02-18T19:32:00.003Z

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