Holiday Food Poisoning

So you’ve found a destination - sun, sea, sand and relaxation are on the way! You’ve picked your hotel, paid for your flights and jetted off around the world. Then, after a few days, you’ve unknowingly eaten something bad and contracted food poisoning. There’s nothing much worse than being on holiday and being confined to your hotel room due to an illness as uncomfortable as food poisoning.

So what can you do? National Accident Helpline have 17 years' experience in personal injury claims, and ample experience in getting 100% compensation for people who have been the victims of holiday food poisoning.

If you have had food poisoning, you should consider claiming to make up for the suffering you’ve endured while on holiday, not to mention having to pay for antibiotics and going out of your way to see a doctor. Chances are, you may have had to take time off work once getting back from your holiday, which can incur a loss of earnings.

If you have been involved in an accident abroad and have sustained injuries, or were part of a tour party that all suffered the same food poisoning or illness, you may be entitled to claim compensation.

What to do if you suspect food poisoning

It’s always a good idea to try and determine where you may have contracted food poisoning, to make your compensation claim go more smoothly. As is the case with many holidays, you could have eaten at a number of places. The hotel buffet can often be the cause of food poisoning - perhaps the chefs have bad hygiene or the kitchens are dirty, and it doesn’t help that the food can often be sitting out for long periods of time in the restaurant.

Alternatively, local holiday restaurants, cafes and eateries could be to blame. In any case, National Accident Helpline will assess your case and help you claim compensation for your food poisoning. And because our solicitors work on a no win no fee basis, you will keep 100% of the compensation that you win.

Every hotel has to operate under strict health and safety standards. These include the cleanliness of the rooms, the swimming pool as well as the kitchen, dining rooms and restaurants. Naturally, if the cleanliness of the hotel doesn’t comply with safety guidelines, your claim will be easier to determine. The hotel should have regular inspections to ensure that they aren’t putting holidaymakers in danger.

The main two types of food poisoning are salmonella and e-coli, although there are many other strains of virus that can cause food poisoning.

Claiming food poisoning compensation is a painless process when you go through the National Accident Helpline. With three ways to get in touch, it couldn’t be simpler to speak with a specialist holiday solicitor in your area. Call the number at the top of the page; request a call back; or fill in the quick online form.