Strife on the Ocean Wave - Cruise ship illness

Your holiday of a lifetime, floating in luxury on the ocean waves, can quickly turn into a nightmare if you are struck down with food poisoning. Unforgettable it may be, but for all the wrong reasons.Most passengers who suffer illness or personal injury onboard a holiday cruise ship can find themselves feeling isolated and afraid. You won´t have the familiarity of a local doctor or hospital, and you are likely to be thousands of miles from home. You are also unlikely to be able to contact a personal injury solicitor while onboard the ship, which can add to your stress. By contacting a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible, and if the illness or personal injury was somebody else´s fault, you will be able to claim compensation.

For more information how to make a no win no fee no obligation compensation claims phone 08000 154321 or click here for www.roseclaims.co.uk


Unfortunately, for every reputable cruise line company, there are some who still put profits over passengers. With an increased number of people taking holiday cruises each year, it is vital that holiday cruise companies ensure their safety and wellbeing while onboard.Bad sanitation and bad hygiene have been covered up in the past by tour operators of cruise ships, and safety precautions have been found lacking. Some crew members are unqualified to carry out their jobs onboard and lack training and education. Poor maintenance and bad management also account for many personal injuries and illness suffered onboard.

Increased media attention is forcing many unscrupulous tour operators to clean up their acts, but there are always those who will slip through the net and refuse to accept any responsibility for illness and accidents onboard. International laws are relatively weak, and the small print on passenger tickets is often unclear and confusing.Fact: Accidents happen at sea. But before booking your cruise after skimming through a glossy brochure, do some research. Go online and view consumer reports or reviews of particular cruises, and always note what other passengers have said. Make sure the company who is running the cruise is reputable and well-known. Ask about medical facilities onboard, and don´t be fobbed off with vague answers.

Some of the most common injuries that happen on cruise ships result from:

Trips or slips on steps and decks.
Accidents while ashore on excursions.
Food poisoning.
Personal injury from lack of security,
mechanical defects or even fires

If you have been hurt onboard a cruise ship, the first thing to do is read the passage contract. This outlines, albeit often in small print, the tour operator´s duty and obligations to you, the passenger.The next thing to do is contact a personal injury solicitor, with an expert solicitor who specialises in claiming compensation for holiday illness and personal injury. You can then claim the compensation you deserve and your rights regarding holiday illness or personal injury compensation will be fully explained. Holiday illness and personal injury can ruin your holiday, but don´t let it ruin your life. Claim the compensation that is due to you.

Food poisoning outbreaks on cruise ships – are we right to be worried?

Being struck down with food poisoning on board a cruise ship, can ruin your holiday, and cause lasting illness and trauma. Some of the most prevalent cases of illness aboard cruise ships happened last year, and were reported widely in the media.

So is cruise ship sickness something we need to be worried about, or is it blown out of all proportion by a sensationalist media? Personally, having suffered food poisoning on land, I can´t think of anything worse than being struck down with norovirus onboard ship. With serious illnesses, such as MRSA, striking fear into the hearts people attending hospital in the UK, the last thing they need is to be worried about illness on holiday.

Passengers from the Diamond Princess, which was quarantined in Shanghai late last year, allege that the crew on board the ship were unprepared for the norovirus outbreak, and subsequently failed to prevent the spread of the illness. So can illness aboard a cruise ship be prevented? The truth is that often people contract the illness on land, and bring it onboard , but as many passengers are crammed into a fairly confined space, the illness spreads quickly. Sixty people were confined to their cabins on the Diamond Princess, after being struck down with the highly-contagious virus, and it was reported that another 400 people fell ill.

Many passengers fell ill during the second week of the trip, after visiting some of the specialist restaurants onboard. Norovirus strikes quickly and by the time you realise you are ill, you will probably be suffering severe symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting. Problems can arise onboard cruise ships when an illness breaks out and affects many of the passengers, as there are only so many doctors onboard, which can cause delay in receiving treatment. It is common for single people to take holidays on cruise ships, and is all the more stressful for them when they become ill, and have to cope alone.

Passengers who became ill aboard the Diamond Princess also allege that nobody contacted them from the tour company on their return to the UK. If you have suffered holiday illness or injury onboard a cruise ship, through no fault of your own, it is vital you contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as you can. You will be advised of your rights and guided through the complicated personal illness and injury compensation claims process from start to finish.
If sanitisation and bad hygiene was to blame for the outbreak onboard the Diamond Princess, then the passengers were due to compensation from the tour company. Holidays, costing between £2,000 and £4,000, were completely ruined for many passengers.
Norovirus, which causes gastroenteritis, is spread by faecal contamination of food or water or person-to-person contact. It can spread quickly in enclosed spaces, especially if particular attention is not paid to personal hygiene. It causes vomiting and diarrhoea for up to three days, and usually resolves itself without treatment or long-term complications. Norovirus-related illnesses have been known, however to last for many months.

The Diamond Princess belongs to Princess Cruises, which is part of Carnival Corporation & PLC, the British-American global cruise company that owns P & O Cruises. A Princess Cruises spokesman said at the time: “We have worked extensively with both international and local Public Health Authorities to develop comprehensive outbreak prevention and control policies and we do everything we can to protect the safety, health and comfort of our passengers.
“Unfortunately, norovirus is currently circulating widely throughout the Far East and we regret that an outbreak occurred on this occasion. Our investigation into the circumstances of the outbreak is ongoing and so we are unable to comment further at this time. We have received no formal legal claims in relation to this matter but any communication received will be dealt with as a priority.” The major problem with suffering illness onboard a cruise ship is that it only takes one person to spread a virus to the rest of the ship. Whether the virus was contracted onboard or on land, it is of little consolation to sufferers. With so much negative publicity about norovirus and food poisoning onboard cruise ships, it would be hard to excuse any company or tour operator who did not ensure the thorough cleaning and disinfecting of the ship when an outbreak takes place. All crew should be thoroughly trained in how to deal with an outbreak of norovirus. The Health Protection Agency bought out guidelines for crew aboard cruise ships, detailing the actions they need to take should there be such an outbreak. There is no longer any excuse for staff onboard cruise ships to be ignorant of the norovirus facts.Unfortunately, these outbreaks of norovirus show no signs of abating.

If you have suffered an illness or personal injury onboard a cruise ship, that was not your fault, contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors as soon as possible.

By claiming with Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors:

You receive 100% of the compensation.
You receive £100.00 when we take your claim.
No win, no fee and no risk to you

If you think you have a claim for illness, accidents or injury which happened abroad, we can help you claim compensation. Holiday claims are complex and you need to contact Anne Thomson at Farnworth Rose Solicitors if you think you have a claim. Anne has worked for over 20 years in the field of holiday compensation claims, and has a sound knowledge of travel law and how it works. Many tour operators offer clients much less money than they deserve after suffering an illness, injury or accident on holiday. Contact Anne and her team before you accept any payment – we may well be able to get you more! For more information or to make a claim, call FREE on 080001 54321 or fill in

Food poisoning outbreaks on cruise ships – are we right to be worried?

Being struck down with food poisoning on board a cruise ship, can ruin your holiday, and cause lasting illness and trauma. Some of the most prevalent cases of illness aboard cruise ships happened last year, and were reported widely in the media.

For more information how to make a no win no fee no obligation compensation claims phone 08000 154321 or click here for www.roseclaims.co.uk


So is cruise ship sickness something we need to be worried about, or is it blown out of all proportion by a sensationalist media? Personally, having suffered food poisoning on land, I can´t think of anything worse than being struck down with norovirus onboard ship. With serious illnesses, such as MRSA, striking fear into the hearts people attending hospital in the UK, the last thing they need is to be worried about illness on holiday.

Passengers from the Diamond Princess, which was quarantined in Shanghai late last year, allege that the crew on board the ship were unprepared for the norovirus outbreak, and subsequently failed to prevent the spread of the illness. So can illness aboard a cruise ship be prevented? The truth is that often people contract the illness on land, and bring it onboard , but as many passengers are crammed into a fairly confined space, the illness spreads quickly. Sixty people were confined to their cabins on the Diamond Princess, after being struck down with the highly-contagious virus, and it was reported that another 400 people fell ill.

Many passengers fell ill during the second week of the trip, after visiting some of the specialist restaurants onboard. Norovirus strikes quickly and by the time you realise you are ill, you will probably be suffering severe symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting. Problems can arise onboard cruise ships when an illness breaks out and affects many of the passengers, as there are only so many doctors onboard, which can cause delay in receiving treatment. It is common for single people to take holidays on cruise ships, and is all the more stressful for them when they become ill, and have to cope alone.

Passengers who became ill aboard the Diamond Princess also allege that nobody contacted them from the tour company on their return to the UK. If you have suffered holiday illness or injury onboard a cruise ship, through no fault of your own, it is vital you contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as you can. You will be advised of your rights and guided through the complicated personal illness and injury compensation claims process from start to finish.
If sanitisation and bad hygiene was to blame for the outbreak onboard the Diamond Princess, then the passengers were due to compensation from the tour company. Holidays, costing between £2,000 and £4,000, were completely ruined for many passengers.

Norovirus, which causes gastroenteritis, is spread by faecal contamination of food or water or person-to-person contact. It can spread quickly in enclosed spaces, especially if particular attention is not paid to personal hygiene. It causes vomiting and diarrhoea for up to three days, and usually resolves itself without treatment or long-term complications. Norovirus-related illnesses have been known, however to last for many months.

The Diamond Princess belongs to Princess Cruises, which is part of Carnival Corporation & PLC, the British-American global cruise company that owns P & O Cruises.
A Princess Cruises spokesman said at the time: “We have worked extensively with both international and local Public Health Authorities to develop comprehensive outbreak prevention and control policies and we do everything we can to protect the safety, health and comfort of our passengers.

“Unfortunately, norovirus is currently circulating widely throughout the Far East and we regret that an outbreak occurred on this occasion. Our investigation into the circumstances of the outbreak is ongoing and so we are unable to comment further at this time. We have received no formal legal claims in relation to this matter but any communication received will be dealt with as a priority.”

The major problem with suffering illness onboard a cruise ship is that it only takes one person to spread a virus to the rest of the ship. Whether the virus was contracted onboard or on land, it is of little consolation to sufferers. With so much negative publicity about norovirus and food poisoning onboard cruise ships, it would be hard to excuse any company or tour operator who did not ensure the thorough cleaning and disinfecting of the ship when an outbreak takes place. All crew should be thoroughly trained in how to deal with an outbreak of norovirus. The Health Protection Agency bought out guidelines for crew aboard cruise ships, detailing the actions they need to take should there be such an outbreak. There is no longer any excuse for staff onboard cruise ships to be ignorant of the norovirus facts.

Unfortunately, these outbreaks of norovirus show no signs of abating. If you have suffered an illness or personal injury onboard a cruise ship, that was not your fault, contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors as soon as possible.

By claiming with Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors:

100% of all compensation goes to you.
£100.00 cash up front when we take on your claim.
No win, no fee, no risk

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 claim form.

Norovirus – the facts and how to claim compensation for holiday illness

Over a million people book holiday cruises every year, and travel to exotic destinations, enjoy amazing entertainment, and top-notch dining at all-inclusive prices.

For more information how to make a no win no fee no obligation compensation claims phone 08000 154321 or click here for www.roseclaims.co.uk


Cruises can provide the holiday experience of a lifetime, but it seems that things can go wrong. Gastro-intestinal illness, such as norovirus is highly contagious among cruise ship passengers, and can ruin your holiday.

Holiday illness and personal injury onboard cruise ships is reported regularly in the media, and many people are confused about the threat of illness aboard cruise ships. Viruses, such as norovirus, are very common onboard cruise ships as they are highly contagious, but 80% of these illnesses are actually contracted on land. It is very common for outbreaks of stomach illness to occur on cruise ships as large numbers of people, in a relatively confined space, gather for long periods of time. There are some simple steps you can follow to help you avoid stomach illnesses while holidaying on a cruise ship.

In order to protect yourself from illness, we first need to understand why stomach viruses seem to spread so quickly onboard cruise ships. A common cause of norovirus comes from people not washing their hands after using the bathroom. The virus is very common and often a holidaymaker onboard a cruise ship can be infected with a virus and not even know it, until they have passed it on to many more passengers. All it takes is for a few infected people to start touching handrails, door knobs, lounge chairs and everything else on board, and before you know it, you have an outbreak, where most of the passengers are confined to their rooms.

Other reasons could be due to the failure to properly disinfect the cruise ship when the previous cruise resulted in an outbreak of norovirus. Norovirus can be spread by people, and often from those who have had human or animal waste put in their mouth. This could be from unwashed food or unclean water.

Also on a cruise ship there is usually only one doctor and sick bay. This means every infected person goes to the same clinic. This can cause the disease to spread faster as well. All of the people suffering from this cruise ship illness go to the same doctor, who may or may not end up helping the illness to spread.The upside for most passengers is that cruise ship norovirus typically spreads and ends within 24 to 60 hours. Also, most people make a full recovery from cruise ship infectious diseases.

If you fear there is an outbreak of norovirus on your holiday cruise ship:

Report it as quickly as possible to a member of the crew.

Try not to shake hands with other passengers. If you like to shake hands, use disinfectant straight afterwards.Disinfect your cabin, your curtains, carpet, bed and furniture to be safe.

Take a first aid kit, containing medicine onboard, which will help you if you catch norovirus on the cruise ship. Include medicines for stomach flu, such as antacid and diarrhoea tablets.

If you claim holiday illness or accident compensation through Farnworth Rose solicitors

Rose Personal Injury Solicitors:100% of the compensation received goes to you.You will get £100.00 when we take your claim on.No win, no fee, and most importantly no risk to you.
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.

Norovirus – the dangers of becoming ill on a cruise ship

Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus which can be passed on from one person to another with alarming ease. Some people remain contagious for up to 2 weeks after recovering. This could be the reason why many cruise ship passengers suffer from norovirus on successive cruises. It is often unlikely that passengers and crew stay confined to their rooms for as long as the illness remains, which increases the likelihood of norovirus spreading.

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Whilst norovirus outbreaks are not confined to cruise ships, many people in a closed community increases the risk of the virus spreading. Norovirus can be spread through contaminated food and drink, which is particularly worrying if the crew members who serve or prepare food become ill.

If you have contracted norovirus onboard a holiday cruise ship, during the past three years, it is vital you contact a personal injury solicitor who will help you claim the compensation you deserve.Passengers can pick up the virus from touching infected surfaces like handrails, walls and mirrors. When a suspected norovirus outbreak occurs on a cruise ship, crew should spray disinfectant on all common surfaces, and sick passengers are usually confined to their rooms. Claiming compensation for norovirus can be complicated. Once you contact a good personal injury solicitor, who specialises in holiday accidents and illness, your mind should be put at rest.

Sufferers of norovirus have acute symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Some also have stomach cramps, headaches, and chills. One 21 year old man actually died two days after disembarking from his ship. The cause of death was cited as being complications from a norovirus infection, although this is very uncommon. Norovirus infections are usually not major health risks, though they are highly unpleasant, both for passengers and cruise ship companies. If your holiday has been ruined by contracting norovirus through no fault of your own,

Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors want to hear from you.

By claiming holiday illness or accident compensation through Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors:
You receive 100% of any compensation.You receive £100.00 when we take your claim.No win, no fee and no risk to you

If you think you have a claim for illness, accidents or injury which happened abroad, we can help you claim compensation. Holiday claims are complex and you need to contact Anne Thomson at Farnworth Rose Solicitors if you think you have a claim. Anne has worked for over 20 years in the field of holiday compensation claims, and has a sound knowledge of travel law and how it works. Many tour operators offer clients much less money than they deserve after suffering an illness, injury or accident on holiday. Contact Anne and her team before you accept any payment – we may well be able to get you more. For more information or to make a claim, call FREE on 080001 54321 or fill in the claim form.

Holiday and cruise ship illness - how to claim compensation

For many people, annual holidays are the highlight of the year. This is often the only time people get to relax and take a break from their hectic lives, plus spend some quality time with their family and friends. Taking a holiday on a cruise ship may be your holiday of a lifetime or a regular annual holiday, and the last thing you want is to contract an illness onboard. If you have suffered holiday illness, such as food poisoning, onboard a cruise ship, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve.

For more information how to make a no win no fee no obligation compensation claims phone 08000 154321 or click here for www.roseclaims.co.uk



Tour operators and travel agents have a responsibility and duty to ensure accommodation is clean and safe as well as making sure the ship free from disease and infection. Every year there are holidaymakers who come home with illnesses and injuries which may affect their lives forever. If the cruise ship illness was caused by another person, you can claim compensation for holiday illness or injury on your return to the UK.


In 1992 a law came into force to implement consumer protection on holiday. ´The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992´ have helped protect holidaymakers on package tours, from illness and injury while on holidays which include cruise ship holidays.


Over 1 million people every year regularly take cruise ship holidays, and any holiday illness or personal injury caused onboard a cruise ship needs to be dealt with professionally and thoroughly. If you have suffered an injury or illness onboard a cruise ship during the past three years, you need to contact a personal injury solicitor. Thousands of passengers every year suffer an illness or an injury whilst onboard a cruise ship, which include:


• Slips and Trips onboard the ship due to the negligence of staff


• Food Poisoning from poor hygiene standards which includes: Salmonella and Norovirus


• Bacterial infections can also be contracted from poor hygiene and contaminated water. Illnesses include: Typhoid, E-coli and Legionnaire´s Disease


• Accidents which cause personal injury on excursions when the ship is in portDon´t suffer in silence if you have had your cruise ship holiday ruined by illness or an accident that caused personal injury. Contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, who will guide you through the personal injury compensation claims process smoothly and without fuss.


Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors may also be able to help you claim compensation for:


• Your pain and suffering


• The loss of enjoyment on your holiday


• Loss of earnings if you've been unable to go back to work after returning to the UK


• The expenses that you may have already incurred, including hospital fees, medicine costs and any other medication you have shelled out for


By claiming with Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors:


100% of all compensation goes to you.

£100.00 cash up front when we take on your claim.

No win, no fee, no risk


Claiming for holiday illness, injury or accidents can be difficult. Holiday claims expert, Anne Thomson of Farnworth Rose 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 claim form.

Legionnaires Disease on holiday and how to claim compensation

Legionnaires Disease is an uncommon form of pneumonia, which is occasionally contracted by holidaymakers. It is spread through aerosols of water containing the legionella germ, usually through poorly maintained cooling towers or air conditioning systems. The disease can cause serious illness and even death. If you have suffered Legionnaires Disease on holiday abroad or in the UK, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can get you the compensation you deserve.
For most of us, our annual holiday is exciting and fun and something that we have been looking forward to all year. This can be completely ruined if you contract a serious illness on holiday which was preventable and not your fault.

For more information how to make a no win no fee no obligation compensation claims phone 08000 154321 or click here for www.roseclaims.co.uk


Legionnaires Disease and holiday accommodation

Many foreign countries do not enforce strict health and safety rules and sometimes hotels and restaurants fall short of the standard expected by us.Legionella can grow in any water system that is not properly maintained and if the source of the infection is not detected, it can spread to many people in a short space of time. The time from infection to the start of the illness can be 2 to 10 days, but is usually 3 to 6 days.

The sort of aerosol that allows transmission of legionella is found in wet air conditioning systems, whirlpool spas and showers. Legionnaires can affect all ages, but mainly affects older adults. Breathing in aerosols from contaminated water systems is the usual route for the spread of the infection and to date all studies have shown that person to person spread does not occur.
If you have contracted Legionnaires Disease you may not have become ill until you have returned home. In this case it would be helpful in locating the source of the disease. If you can locate others holidaying with you to see if any of them have also been infected, this will help towards your holiday illness compensation claim.

Making a claim for compensation after contracting Legionnaires Disease

If you are unfortunate enough to contract a serious illness such as Legionnaires Disease on holiday, you may be able to make a compensation claim for damages for pain and suffering and also for the loss of your holiday. There may of course also be long term effects on your health caused by the illness.Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you make a successful claim. Our solicitors work on a no win, no fee basis and we ensure that you are not liable for any costs. You keep 100% of the compensation. We are committed to providing victims with a fast and efficient service and will speak to you in plain English, with no legal jargon.

By claiming with Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors:


100% of the compensation goes to you.
You will get £100.00 when we take your claim on.
No win, no fee, and most importantly no risk to you.

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 claims form. read more at our injury claims site

Holiday food poisoning and how to claim compensation

Holidays are the highlight of the year for many families. Unfortunately, the annual holiday, which should be a time for relaxation and enjoyment, can be ruined if you are struck down with food poisoning.

For more information how to make a no win no fee no obligation compensation claims phone 08000 154321 or click here for www.roseclaims.co.uk


While many people put their upset stomach down to a change in diet, drinking tap water or not being used to the local food, there have been a record number of British tourists suffering food poisoning on holiday during the past few years. Bad hygiene practices are often to blame for causing holiday food poisoning. Many holidaymakers returning to the UK are unaware they can claim compensation for food poisoning. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve.
The typical symptoms of holiday illness are diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach cramps caused by illnesses such as salmonella, norovirus and E.Coli. If you have suffered from illness whilst on holiday, which was the result of poor hygiene or inadequate food preparation in your hotel or resort, this could be the fault of the tour operator and you could take legal action and claim compensation. The owners of the hotel or the tour operators have a duty of care to ensure your health and welfare, and by making you ill through negligent hygiene practices they have failed in that duty. Compensation claims for holiday illness and accidents are more common than you would expect.
If you have suffered from food poisoning, then it is likely that your fellow holiday makers have also suffered from the same illness having eaten in the same dining areas. It is important you keep a record of the names of those other sufferers to help with your claim. Also ensure that you seek medical advice as soon as possible and keep full details of advice you receive from holiday reps.Our solicitors work on a no win, no fee basis and they will ensure you are not liable for any costs.
By claiming compensation for food poisoning with Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors:
100% compensation goes to you£100.00 cash up front when we take on your claimNo win, no fee, no risk
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 team on how to proceed. For more information about holiday illness claims or to make a claim Call us free on 080001 54321, or fill in the claim form.

Compensation claims for road accidents – and what we´re scared of.

Joining the motorway and navigating roundabouts are part of everyday motoring for most drivers, yet new research reveals they all feature in a list of things that drivers fear most while out on the roads.

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Interesting research by car insurer, Churchill, shows that Brits are such scared drivers, that millions avoid certain routes, and avoid having to turn right. More than 34% of women and 29% of men admit they actually bypass certain routes during busy periods to avoid right turns across traffic, which creates its own problems with traffic build up in urban areas. Navigating roundabouts, cyclists, parking and driving at night all cause trauma for fully qualified drivers, and some even avoid driving at all after dark.Four out of ten motorists (43%) don’t feel confident enough to park where they want, and 13% of these will endure a long walk to avoid parking in a tight spot. 6% only park in spaces they can drive into forwards, and 8% avoid multi-storey car parks. 8% won’t park on the high street for fear of embarrassing themselves (??) and 7% refuse to parallel park.

Motorways are another big fear factor according to Churchill’s survey. 11% of motorists avoid driving on the motorway and 14% only do it when they absolutely have to. One in five people admit that joining a motorway scares them, and once on there, two per cent admit to driving only in the left hand lane. Almost half of all motorists (49%) are not confident to drive at night - around 14% of women and 5% of men avoid driving when dusk falls. Poor visibility, being followed by a stranger and sheer panic are all reasons people avoid night time driving. Or they think the lights are coming from completely the opposite direction which causes confusion and fear.

Frances Browning, spokeswoman for Churchill Car Insurance said: “When motorists pass their driving tests, it doesn’t necessarily qualify them as a confident driver. As our research shows, there are those who actively avoid certain driving manoeuvres, sometimes to the extent that they don’t drive on specific roads or at specific times. It may be worth undertaking a refresher course now and again to increase driver confidence and make the roads safer for everyone.”

In addition, drivers’ fears are exacerbated when they leave Britain’s shores with 16% of women and 8% of men refusing to drive on the continent. Drivers say they don’t understand the road signs, have heard horror stories from pals about bad experiences or fear they could get lost.
Women’s top ten driving fears include:

• Turning right across traffic lanes
• Joining a motorway
• Hidden entrances
• Overtaking a cyclist or motorcyclist
• Roundabouts
• Driving near schools
• Learner drivers
• One way streets
• Dual carriageways
• Mini roundabouts

Men’s top ten driving fears include:

• Turning right
• Hidden entrances
• Driving near schools
• Overtaking cyclists
• Learner drivers
• Roundabouts
• Joining a motorway
• One way streets
• Mini roundabouts
• Varying speed limits
  

Road accidents are one of the most common causes of personal injury. If you have suffered a personal injury as the result of a road accident that was not your fault during the past three years, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve. We pay £100.00 cash up front when we accept your claim, you get 100% of the compensation and we work on a no win, no fee basis. Contact us free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form. By contacting Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

How serious can whiplash be?

Accident victims who claim for whiplash are often depicted as being less than honest, and accused of ´swinging the lead´ to claim a big payout for a small injury.

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But how serious can whiplash be? Sufferers in customary neck braces may not be an uncommon sight, but whiplash is hard to classify and the severity of each case can vary enormously. If you have suffered a whiplash injury, it is vital you contact a personal injury solicitor who will help you claim compensation, if the accident which caused the injury was not your fault. You need to get medical attention as soon as possible as it may be impossible to tell at the time of the accident just how serious your neck injury is. You could even be suffering a neck fracture without immediately realising it.

Sufferers can be in shock after personal injury resulting from a road accident, and you may not realise the severity of your injuries straight away.

The cause of whiplash is actually the hyper-extension of the neck area in a fast backward and forward motion which commonly occurs when vehicles in which the victims are travelling are hit from behind. Sports enthusiasts are also prone to whiplash injuries, as are slippers and trippers who may fall on uneven pavement or road surfaces. The severity of the injury depends on the seriousness of the accident which caused it, and you can claim up to £16,000 for a serious whiplash injury.

Symptoms of whiplash can include:

Pain in the shoulders, blurred eyesight, stiffness in the neck area, tiredness followed by sleeplessness, back pain, vertigo and headaches. Memory loss can also be a symptom along with loss of concentration.

Through a reliable personal injury solicitor, complainants can process their claims more efficiently. You will be able to find a personal injury solicitor who will guide you through the personal injury claims process smoothly and without hassle. Online claim forms are available for people who plan on making a claim immediately. Anyone can access this service, and you should look for a personal injury solicitor who works on a no win, no fee basis and pays 100% of the compensation to you.

The services offered by solicitors include answering your enquiries, offering guidance and recommendations, and processing the compensation as efficiently as possible. By contacting a personal injury solicitor, as opposed to a claims ´management company,´ you are effectively cutting out the middlemen and are guaranteed to have the best possible legal representation.
Not all whiplash injuries are minor, and sufferers can experience severe headaches, insomnia and a tingling sensation in the arms. A personal injury solicitor can help the complainant obtain compensation at a time when he may be suffering from financial hardship and stress. By using a no win, no fee personal injury solicitor the claims process can be made easier. Any whiplash injury victim can claim damages for pain and loss of income, if the injuries were sustained after an accident that was not their fault. You may also be able to claim for the expense of medical treatments and medications.

If you have had an accident which was not your fault within the past three years and have suffered a whiplash injury, contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, of Nelson, near Burnley for a free consultation. Your personal injury solicitor will be able to confirm whether or not you may be entitled to compensation on a no win no fee basis. If your case is accepted, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors will be able to recover costs from the party at fault, which means no risk and no cost to you.

Don´t fall for the personal injury sales patter

It wasn´t until recently that I realised many claims compensation firms or claims ´management´ companies were little more than go-betweens who pass on leads to solicitors up and down the UK.

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If I was unfortunate enough to suffer a personal injury through no fault of my own, I would want to cut out the middleman and go directly to a personal injury solicitor who would deal with my claim. What´s the point of delaying the whole personal injury compensation claim process by dilly dallying with firms who have no other interest in your claim than the commission it will make for them when passed on?

Horror stories abound of salesmen or ´ambulance chasers´ following victims of serious personal injury to hospitals or even haranguing them at the scene of the accident in order to get their claim. Insensitive? Yes! Illegal? No!

Some firms also claim to be able to get your compensation within a certain amount of days or weeks, which is clearly misleading as every case is different. This ends up being frustrating for you – especially if you are suffering financial hardship and desperate for funds.

I know all about the hard sell as I worked for 5 years with one of the Costa del Sol´s biggest estate agents. Many of the salesmen I worked with would have sold their grannies to get another deal. The hard sell may be expected in timeshare and real estate businesses, but incorporating it into personal injury claims leaves a particularly bitter taste. Imagine you have suffered serious injuries, and a salesman is waiting by your bedside to get you to sign your claim over to him?

Not all salesmen are bad. Some are honest, some are tricksters and some are so bent they would give Uri Geller a run for his money (Remember him?– the famous cutlery bender from the 70´s).

So bear in mind that if you want to make a claim for personal injury, you should contact a personal injury solicitor, who will guide you through the whole process without pressure or heavy sales techniques. Preferably one who works on a no win, no fee basis, where you get 100% of the compensation at no risk and no cost to you. And don´t be conned into thinking that a case which was settled last year for a massive sum, will result in a similar payout. Delays can occur with medical reports, gathering information and the other side´s insurers. Be patient, don´t treat your compensation claim as an imminent lottery win, and never put a timescale on it.
A reputable personal injury solicitor will work efficiently and professionally on your behalf, and it can be more damaging to try and rush the compensation claims process by accepting an offer which is far below the payout you deserve. Your personal injury claims solicitor cannot control the speed at which the other side´s solicitor works, but they should be able to give you an approximate conclusion date once all the evidence has been gathered. Timescale also depends on whether the other side admit liability for the accident.

So to conclude, if you have suffered a personal injury as a result of an accident that was not your fault during the past three years, cut out the middlemen and contact a personal injury solicitor who will explain your legal rights and work hard on your behalf to get you the compensation you deserve.

Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors of Nelson, near Burnley, even pay £100.00 cash up front when they accept your claim. They work on a no win, no fee basis and you get 100% of the compensation. Call them free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form. www.roseclaims.co.uk.

Asbestos diseases – claiming from afar

Asbestos related diseases kill over 100,000 people worldwide each year. In the UK there are around 2,000 deaths per year from Mesothelioma, which is cancer of the lining of the lung.
Many victims of asbestos related diseases have moved abroad to sunnier climes such as Spain, Greece and the Balearics. It is still possible to claim compensation for asbestos diseases which were contracted in the UK – even if the sufferer now lives abroad. Ex-Pats can claim benefits from the UK if they have been affected by asbestos-related illness, providing they paid enough national insurance contributions while resident there.

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It can take up to 30 years for the disease to take effect, and many sufferers don´t realise that their respiratory problems or general breathlessness are down to asbestos related diseases.
Plumbers, electricians and other tradesmen who have been exposed to asbestos whilst working are much more prone to these diseases, and the problem seems to be increasing.
Wives and children of tradesmen who regularly bring dusty overalls back into the home, can also be affected by asbestos-related diseases and illnesses.

Not surprisingly, the majority of people in the UK are unaware of just how dangerous asbestos can be.

What is asbestos?

Asbestos is the term for a range of naturally occurring minerals which turn into long thin fibres and bundles. The most common type of asbestos is the serpentine type which includes white asbestos (chrysotile) and is the most frequently mined. The fibres are strong and resistant to heat and chemicals. This makes asbestos particularly useful as an insulation material for roofs and walls, and has been used extensively throughout the world by builders, plumbers etc.,
How can it affect us?

Asbestos is a hazardous material, but only becomes a serious health risk when the fibres become airborne and are then inhaled. Most asbestos materials pose little risk unless they are disturbed and become airborne. Once released into the atmosphere, if they are inhaled, the fibres often lead to serious illnesses such as lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis, which is a chronic fibrosis of the lungs. Many people who worked extensively with asbestos in the past , are now suffering debilitating illness as a result. Building and maintenance workers are most at risk. The Control of Asbestos Regulations, 2006 brought together three sets of regulations covering the prohibition of asbestos, the control of asbestos at work and asbestos licensing.
Why was asbestos used so much if it is so dangerous?

The ability of asbestos to resist high temperatures is what made it so useful to so many tradesmen. Using asbestos to conserve and preserve heat and for insulation purposes was common among builders. The fibre also gives protection against fire, corrosion, cold, acids, noise, energy loss, frost, dust and vermin – which made it an attractive material to use. The dangers of asbestos were never properly understood when it was used the most extensively. Asbestos related diseases can take up to 50 years to manifest themselves and to develop after exposure. The massive scale of the health risks only became known after asbestos had already been widely used, which was too late for many sufferers. Still at risk are the maintenance and building workers who could still be exposed to asbestos which was used many years ago. The fibres can still be inhaled into the lungs if the asbestos is disturbed, resulting in cancer and various other respiratory diseases. More likely to create illness and disease is asbestos that has been scraped or sanded into a powder. Potentially hazardous jobs also include asbestos removal, unless rigorous precautions are taken.

If you think you may have a claim for compensation after contracting an asbestos-related disease or illness, the first thing you need to do is contact a personal injury claims solicitor. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors will give you sound legal advice and guide you through the personal injury claims compensation process.

Hoilday illness and accident - you can claim

Not many people in the UK are aware that if they suffer a holiday illness or accident through no fault of their own, they can claim compensation.

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Accidents and injury have a nasty habit of surprising holidaymakers when they least expect it. A family holiday is usually planned well in advance and should be the highlight of the year for most people. Two weeks in the sun, relaxing and enjoying the hotel facilities, can turn quite quickly into a nightmare if you are unfortunate enough to suffer an illness or personal injury through no fault of your own.

To make a holiday accident or illness claim, you must have booked your holiday as a package. This means that at least two elements of the trip must have been booked together – such as flights and hotel as one package. Compensation can then be claimed from the tour operator for personal injury or illness caused by their neglect.

You may have suffered an injury or illness as a result of a slip or trip on uneven tiling by the pool, food poisoning, or even an accident that occurs during an excursion. Whether the holiday is in the UK or abroad, if it was booked as part of a package, you can claim for personal injury if the accident or illness was not your fault. Claiming in the UK also means you don´t have the difficult problems or language barriers of trying to claim abroad.

You must report the accident or illness to the holiday reps and/or hotel staff, where possible, before returning to the UK. If you can take photos, or if you have proof of any medical treatment, and/or witness statements, it can all help your compensation claim.

Holiday accidents and illness include:

Road accident claims
Food poisoning from badly prepared hotel meals or preparation of food in unhygienic conditions
Watersports and sporting accidents
Legionnaire´s disease
Hotel room accidents
Cruise ship illnesses (most commonly food poisoning)
Skiing accidents
Accidents onboard airlines

You may be able to claim for personal injury or illness plus the loss of enjoyment on holiday. Previously, if you suffered a personal injury abroad, you would have to pursue a holiday accident claim in that country. This could prove to be costly and tedious. Since the start of Package Travel, Package Holiday and Package Tour Regulations, 1992 and the 4th EU Motor Directive, 2003, it has become possible to claim holiday accident and illness compensation through the UK courts.

To make a claim or for more information from Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, call 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Rangers fan claims massive payout in Barcelona

Rangers fan claims massive payout in Barcelona

When Rangers fan, George Simpson, travelled to Seville to watch his team play in the UEFA Cup, he could never have imagined the horrific events that followed.

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George was hit by the wing mirror of a bus whilst walking along a pavement in Barcelona. He was thrown under the wheels of the bus, and having nearly died from loss of blood, his right leg was amputated above the knee.

He has now hired a Spanish solicitor to fight his case and is suing Barcelona City Council for nearly £600,000. I hope he gets it. Spanish roads and pavements are notoriously dangerous, and caution signs either don´t exist or they are unclear and hardly visible.

Through his solicitor, George, 43, is claiming the council failed to protect him by banning pedestrians from the narrow pavement he was walking along when hit by the bus.

Having been in hospital for three weeks in Barcelona, the claimant found himself in great financial difficulty as medical bills had to be met. His fellow Rangers fans raised thousands of pounds to help pay for his treatment, and he also needed months of physiotherapy before doctors were able to fit him with a prosthetic limb.

George´s solicitor, Jaime Barbany, said: “It´s our understanding that pedestrians should be banned from the pavement he was walking along. It runs between two busy roads and narrows abruptly at the point where he was run over.

“There are no signs indicating that pedestrians should not use it. Mr Simpson saw a pavement and thought he was safe. The terrible scars he has suffered are no fault of his own.”
A project manager for a scaffolding firm in Glasgow, George is from Renfrewshire, and is trying to remain upbeat despite his terrible injuries. He says: “I have a lot to look forward to. At least I am still here to watch my kids grow up.”

Barcelona City Council refused to comment on the lawsuit, and it is believed that George is also suing the bus driver, whose insurers are contesting the claim.

George´s claim for compensation after such a horrific personal injury is justified and deserved, and his solicitors will do their utmost to get him a quick payout from the city council. Personal injury while on holiday abroad is a lot more common than many people think. If you have suffered a personal injury or illness on holiday that was not your fault, during the past three years, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve. As long as the holiday was booked as a package (at least two elements of the holiday have to have been booked together – such as flights and accommodation), contact us as soon as possible.

What a bummer!

It has been reported that a skier who dangled upside down from a ski lift in Colorado, baring his bottom to the world, will be claiming compensation. And who could blame him?
This is the type of accident that usually happens to me. No real injuries-just a whole heap of humiliation.

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Officials at the Vail Resort in Colorado said that the skier was attempting to get on the Blue ski basin lift when somehow he slipped through the seat and ended up dangling from the chair lift by one ski boot. To make things worse, his ski suit and underpants snagged on the seat and hung forlornly round his knees – exposing a rosy pair of cheeks.

Obviously not too concerned for his welfare, several skiers snapped photos of the poor man and posted them on the internet for all to see (you bad, bad people).
Staff at the resort managed to back up the ski lift 10 feet and, after what was probably the longest 7 minutes of his life, the hapless skier was rescued. His name has not been released (which is something he will probably be eternally grateful for).

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Claiming for a car accident – the right way

Car accidents are among the biggest causes of personal injury in the UK each year. Millions of people suffer personal injury following a road accident which was not their fault. Claiming compensation for those injuries can be done smoothly if you contact a reputable personal injury claims solicitor before accepting any payout.No one car accident is the same. All accidents vary to a certain degree, which means that every claim for compensation is slightly different. There is no such thing as a typical car accident.To determine whether you have a case, and to explain your legal rights, make sure you use a personal injury claims solicitor as opposed to an accident ´management´ company. Known as bloodhounds or ambulance chasers, salesmen from some disreputable companies will even attend the accident scene or hospital, to try and get your injury claim. Many of these guys work on a commission basis and will do anything to get your signature.You may be suffering trauma or stress after suffering a personal injury, and the last thing you need is more hassle from salesmen.

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Liability for car accidents is often admitted at the scene of the accident, and vital information such as insurance and driver details are also exchanged. If you find yourself badly injured, and the police attend the scene, they will log all necessary details of the other driver involved. The police will also give all parties involved a producer, which is proof that the accident happened. The accident will also be logged on the national database, which is invaluable if you need certain proof after the event.When you contact a personal injury solicitor, never be afraid to ask questions. The only stupid questions are the ones not asked. After explaining the compensation claims process, your solicitor should then ask if everything is clear and that you understand the procedure.Always make sure that:

You will receive 100% of the compensation.
The personal injury solicitor works on a no win, no fee basis.
There is no cost to you when you claim.
Fees are recovered from the people at fault.
No fee is payable once the claim is settled.

Always remember that compensation for personal injury can be claimed by any passengers travelling in a vehicle involved in an accident. The passengers are not to blame, even if they are travelling in the vehicle whose driver was at fault. Providing they have visited a doctor or been to hospital, the passengers often have more rights than the drivers when claiming compensation for personal injury.

If, as the driver, you admit liability after an accident, you won´t have any success in claiming compensation, but as the passenger, you can still make a successful claim.
Certain circumstances can result in reduced compensation payments for passengers. If you get into a car with a driver you know is intoxicated, and agree to be driven by that person, your compensation payout can be substantially reduced. If you suffer personal injury after a road accident, and you are not wearing a seatbelt, the compensation can be reduced by 25%. Although some drivers admit part liability, an investigator will decide who was at fault, and by what percentage.

It is a common dilemma for passengers who suffer personal injury as a result of an accident not to want to claim against family members or friends who may have been driving. Remember that the reason your family and friends pay insurance premiums is to cover accidents and injury to anyone travelling in the vehicle. The same applies if you suffer a personal injury as a result of an accident in a taxi, bus, train or on any type of public transport. The vehicle and its´ driver will be insured to cover such incidents.If you have any doubts or questions regarding a personal injury compensation claim, speak to a personal injury solicitor, who will explain the compensation claims procedure clearly, and who will guide you through the whole process from start to finish.claim, but it´s crazy not to find out.

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Britain´s ´no fuss´ culture and Charlie the dog

Claiming compensation for personal injury is a serious matter. Now don´t get me wrong. I like a laugh as much as the next woman, but suffering a serious personal injury, just ain´t that funny. A perfect example of one such ´hilarious´ accident happened to me 5 years ago.

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Sitting on a bar stool (nothing new there) at a quaint holiday hotel in Southern Spain, watching the sunset over the Mediterranean and dreaming of the day I would buy a house nearby, my thoughts were interrupted by a large, bouncy, Labrador called Charlie. Charlie was owned by a friend of mine and had taken a particular liking to me. As he sniffed and licked and jumped up and down with excitement, his lead somehow became ravelled in the legs of my barstool.

No sooner could you say ´bonio´ than Charlie took off faster than the speed of sound and yanked the bar stool from beneath me. As I landed in a crumpled heap on the floor, the assembled crowd of onlookers were tickled pink. In fact my friend was so convulsed with the giggles that I thought she may do herself some permanent damage. She managed to splutter ´are you ok?´ between great guffaws of laughter. It dawned on me that I really wasn´t ok. My left leg had bent underneath me and, not only was I in agony, but I was unable to move. After a bone jolting trip to the hospital, we discovered the leg was broken in two places. Luckily I didn´t need an op but was in plaster for two months while the bone knitted together. Hilarious not!This particular accident was not something I would have claimed for, but the fact is that hundreds of accidents happen on a daily basis that cause great suffering and financial hardship. Many of the people who suffer personal injury after an accident that is not their fault have the right to claim compensation. Some do but many more don´t.

A compensation culture? Britain going soft on the spongers? Try telling that to the 22 year old lad from my village near Nottingham who lost an arm after a drunken driver smashed into his motorbike. His rehabilitation was helped enormously by the compensation he received.I disagree with those who say Britain is becoming a ´compensation culture´. For every personal injury compensation claim, there are hundreds of accidents that go unregistered. I believe that Britain, generally, is more of a ´no fuss´ culture, and that the majority of the population will ´dust themselves down´ and get on with it, rather than claiming compensation to which they may well be entitled.

A friend of mine from Northampton slipped on oil at a garage forecourt five years ago. She limped into the garage and informed the ´not so helpful´ staff of her accident. Clearly distressed, she was told not to drive but to perhaps ´call a friend to pick you up´. Having done this, she was taken to hospital where she discovered her foot was broken. After being prescribed strong painkillers and being ordered to wear a ´David Beckham boot´ for the next month, she returned to the garage to make a complaint. She was told there was no accident book available and as she didn´t file a complaint on the same day, it was now too late. Being the type of ´no fuss´ Brit that she is, my friend left without registering the accident, and felt unable to pursue any type of compensation claim.

´That´s her own fault´ I hear you cry. Maybe so, but how many hundreds of people are injured every year, and hobble away without registering their complaint, while the culprits get off scot-free? Employers who are negligent, illegal drivers and dodgy package tour operators should be made to pay the price if their neglect results in personal injury. We have all heard the silly stories about shoppers claiming compensation for slipping on banana skins or tripping over brussel sprouts, but if you scratch the surface you will find out that the majority of personal injury claims are not that funny.If you have suffered a personal injury during the past three years after an accident that was not your fault, it is vital you speak to a personal injury claims solicitor as soon as you can. You may or may not have a valid

The Perils of Flying and Other Stories

There are holiday illnesses that are associated with travelling. When flying there are potential problems that can occur with the enforced sitting still for several hours. Deep Vein Thrombosis has hit the headlines recently and this is brought on by inactivity. Swollen ankles are a less serious consequence that arise from fluid collecting round the ankles, fluid that is normally pumped upwards as the calf muscles contract. Flying whilst pregnant can bring its own risks and while some airlines allow pregnant passengers to fly up to 36 weeks with a doctor’s certificate, the normal limit is 32 weeks.

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As the flight takes off the problems of ear ache and fear of flying arise. Fear of flying can be controlled by a mild sedative but in severe cases, a course of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy would be more effective before flying. Ear ache is common due to the difference in air pressure between ear and cabin but sucking on a sweet is an effective remedy and some airlines even hand them out to passengers to help them.

On landing after a long flight, jet lag takes hold. Research shows that it takes 50% longer to adjust going east so be warned. Melatonin has long been talked about as an effective drug to combat jet lag with some saying it halves recovery time although there is no proof of this.

Once you have arrived in your holiday destination, other dangers lurk in water. There is the common ‘swimmers ear’ which occurs as heat and polluted water make the environment perfect for infection. The advice is to wear ear plugs and dry your ears thoroughly. There are also dangers that lurk in fresh water for swimmers. Schistosomiasis is caused by a tiny worm passed by water snails and is present in Africa and South America. Also found it sub tropical areas is leptospirosis or Weli’s disease, which is caught by swimming in contaminated water.
Take care, be warned and have a good holiday.

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Hotel Hell

I have lived and worked in Spain for the past 14 years, and have to admit that most of the package tour hotels on the Costa del Sol are fantastic. But not all of them!
Without mentioning names, I have had first-hand experience of two all –inclusive hotel packages which would make Colditz look attractive. Built high above the Mediterranean on a rocky outcrop on the Costa del Sol, one of these high-rise 'resort hotels' pulls in the punters by advertising free drinks from 11am to 11pm, and ´eat as much as you like buffets´ all day. The problem is the food sits out in the heat all day, uncovered, and attracts flies and other insects which swoop in through the open doors.

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One of the worse culprits when it comes to food poisoning is seafood and mayonnaise. Delicious when chilled and fresh, but lethal when warm and recycled. Many a fake ´sickie´ is thrown on a Monday morning in the UK, after workers claim to have eaten a ´bad prawn´, but believe me if they had eaten bad prawns, they would certainly know about it. A friend of mine from Liverpool came to visit last year and was hospitalised for three days after eating some dodgy seafood which had been served in a hotel restaurant. I spoke to her recently and asked, rather cruelly if she still ate seafood when she went out for dinner in Liverpool. ´There are no bloody mussels in the Mersey thank God´ she replied ´ I´m sticking to fish fingers from now on´.

As much as I love tapas and fresh fish at the beach bars in Southern Spain, always go for the busy restaurants which have a quick turnover of food, rather than some of the quieter bars where the food can be left in display cabinets for far too long at high temperatures.The ´Elf and Safety´ inspectors in England would have a field day on the old Costa del Sol. Not that I want to paint a bad picture of this little piece of paradise as there are some fabulous places to dine. But there are some bad ones too. Legs of uncovered Serrano ham is a common sight in most busy tapas bars, and call me a snob, but I always think there is something slightly off-putting about customers blowing smoke all over the ham before the next bit is served.

The smoking rules in public places in Spain are a bit baffling. In an establishment of under 100m2 it is up to the landlord if he allows customers to smoke or not. In a place over 100m2 there is no smoking allowed. It might have made more sense to have it the other way round but there you go. I am one of those annoying reformed smokers who moan when people blow it my way, but would have committed murder a few years ago if I couldn´t have a fag in the bar! Luckily we enjoy so much great weather that there are ample terraces attached to most bars where you can go and enjoy a smoke.

The pool area can always be fraught with danger – especially in the busier hotels where all-inclusive alcohol can result in all-inclusive idiots endangering the lives of the smaller kids round the pool. Luckily most hotel complexes have to employ lifeguards, and even security guards at some of the larger resort hotels to make sure everyone has fun in a safe environment.
Years ago it was almost impossible to claim for holiday illness or injury against tour operators, and cruise liners, but now you are far better looked after. Claims can be complex but if you seek the best legal advice to claim compensation for holiday illness or injury that wasn´t your fault, you are likely to succeed!

Overindulgence – what you can't claim for!!

A humorous look at the Brits abroad

Montezuma´s Revenge, Delhi Belly, a touch of the Eartha Kitts? We´ve all had them at some time or other whilst holidaying abroad. Many Brits on holiday put their upset stomachs down to over indulging the night before. Too much sun and sangria can cause diarrhoea and sickness, but the main culprit is the dodgy all-inclusive hotel buffet which sits out in the heat for hours on end. Recycling to save the planet is one thing, but serving up the same trays of luke warm gruel day after day is completely another. Bacteria on warmed up food can multiply thousands of times with every serving, and cause some serious stomach upsets.

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If however, you are suffering from alcoholic poisoning, well that´s a different kettle of fish altogether. A friend of mine once drank ten B52´s, and two jugs of sangria during a Stag night in Spain. Almost dead with hangover symptoms the next morning, he staggered to the hotel reception and complained that the previous evening´s meal had given him an upset stomach – only to be reminded by the receptionist that he not only owed a bar bill as big as the national debt, but had also managed to drink the mini-bar dry before collapsing in the corridor.
An actor friend flew to St.Moritz, Switzerland for a spot of snowboarding in style. Not backwards at coming forwards, he was something of a show-off and was determined to show us all how it was done. As he took to the piste on the first day of his holiday, he flew down one of the trickier runs with shouts of encouragement and ´break a leg´ ringing in his ears. He did break a leg, and still limps to this day. Not that I would wish that on anyone of course – but we certainly took the piste out of him for a few weeks after.

Ahhhhhhh Mosquitos. Holidays wouldn´t be the same without having a few of these little blighters buzzing around your ears at 4am. Mosquitos like me and I don´t know why. I often think they must have a wine radar which sends them in my direction after a particularly boozy night. Just when you need to sleep the most, the familiar buzzzz of the mozzie fills the room. Like a divebomber it hurtles itself at any part of my exposed body just wanting to taste the Rioja. Not surprisingly they usually then fly off sideways and head-butt the nearest window before falling to an inebriated death. Not a bad way to go I suppose.

I think the Brits have got sunburn down to a fine art form. No other nation can boast as many lobster and milk coloured bodies as us when we hit the beaches. Starved of sunshine for months on end, we tend to go a bit crazy at the first sign of the sun. Slap on a bit of factor 3 sun tan oil (even though your lily white English skin hasn´t seen the sun for 12 months), lay flat out on the beach in temperatures of 90 degrees, and then promptly fall asleep for 2 hours. Yes it works every time. Resulting in red, blistering skin if you are lucky and third degree burns if you´re not, the Brits certainly reign in Spain when it comes to sunbathing. If you enjoy people watching, sit in a beach café at any resort town during the summer and watch the Brits come out to play!

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A compensation culture, or protecting the public?

It is also a fact of life that anything which is introduced to make life easier for people, and to help them overcome financial, physical and emotional hardships, is open to abuse. I used to work in a benefits office in Mansfield, Notts, and for every ten genuine claimants, there was always one trying to con the system. Emergency payments could be made to claimants for extraordinary circumstances, such as if they had to attend a funeral in a different part of England or travel to visit sick relatives. I lost count of the times one particular claimant told me his ´grandma had died´. ´How many grandmas have you got?´ I eventually asked him, exasperated. ´Four´ came back the reply. Now I have never been very good at maths but even I could smell a rat! Needless to say said claimant never did get his early payment and left with his tail between his legs.

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We lived at the time in a large coal mining area in Nottinghamshire, and were surrounded by pits. My parents ran a restaurant just outside the city, and we used to host members of the National Union of Mineworkers and the breakaway Union of Democratic Mineworkers – obviously not at the same time. The general consensus among the miners of Nottingham (and I am probably opening up a can of worms here), was that the NUM was a fantastic union when it was first founded, but turned into a power-crazy organisation when ´King Arthur Scargill´ took over the leadership. One of my friend's fathers, Tom, was a retired miner at the time of the pit strike in the 80’s and he used to tell me what a great job Joe Gormley did. Formerly head of the NUM, Gormley ensured miners were paid a proper wage and that working conditions were improved. Funds were made available for miners injured in the pits, and improved medical care for those suffering from life-threatening lung diseases associated with coal dust such as emphysema. Tom had been buried up to his neck twice in the mines, and although he was given some support, he died from emphysema two years after retiring at the age of 62.
Had Tom or his family been able to claim compensation earlier, his suffering would have been more bearable and the financial strains on his family would have been eased.

In my mind, anything which is introduced to aid the welfare of the public can only be a good thing. I now live in Spain, and it seems the whole of the Costa del Sol has been turned into one big building site over the past ten years. The amount of injuries sustained by people tripping over uneven pavements, or workers injured on constructions sites is massive. If you try to claim any compensation here for personal injuries suffered through no fault of your own, you will at best be met with a shrug of the shoulders and at worse told ´you should have looked where you were going´. Sad but true. So yes, although compensation claims are open to abuse, I know which society I would rather live in if I have the misfortune of suffering a personal injury that is someone else's fault!

Transparency a must when claiming for personal injury

When claiming for a personal injury, many compensation claims companies act more like hard-nosed salesmen than professional and compassionate individuals who have your best interests at heart. Everyone has heard the term ´ambulance chasers´ - usually referring to rubber-necked passers-by at accident scenes. Many accident ´management´ companies send employees round to local hospitals or even to accident scenes, to try and get your injury claim. Many of these guys work on a commission only basis, and salesmen being salesmen they will do anything to get you to sign on the dotted line. Sad but true.

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You may then find yourself being passed from pillar to post, and become more confused as time goes by. In my mind, at what can be an enormously stressful time after an accident, the last thing you want is hassle and stress. Using a qualified firm of solicitors, who don't try to baffle you with small print and legal jargon, is the best way forward. Don't be afraid to ask anything, and make sure every clause and condition is transparent before you sign.

Unscrupulous acts by accident ´management´ firms in the UK have meant that many reputable, and highly professional firms of personal injury solicitors have been tarred with the same brush. When no win, no fee was first introduced, many disreputable companies jumped on the bandwagon. Clients are not treated with the respect they deserve and can be pressurised into signing contracts with claims companies when they are feeling at their most vulnerable.

After suffering a personal injury which was not your fault, it is vital you seek the best legal advice possible before making your claim. A friend of mine suffered an injury while on holiday in Spain, and had no idea she could have claimed compensation as she wa
s hurt during an excursion with a package tour company. I believe that she could have claimed up to £44,500 for the severe ankle injury she sustained.

Another friend slipped on a garage forecourt in Northampton 4 years ago, and never made a claim. She was palmed off with the excuse that the manager didn't have an accident book on the premises. She may have been entitled up to £8,500 for a broken hand. If only they had known earlier what their rights were, they could have avoided a lot of hassle and strain – which is the last thing they needed after suffering personal injuries.

Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but don't get caught out. If you suffer a personal injury through no fault of your own, contact a reputable firm of solicitors to help you claim compensation.

Work related accidents

Recent statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveal a reduction in the numbers of people killed, injured or made ill by work during 2007/08. Great Britain (GB) has one of the lowest rates of work-related fatalities and injuries throughout the EU.

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Reported major injuries at work have fallen by approximately 9% since 2000 and reported cases continue to decrease year on year. Work-related ill-health has also reduced, although the rate of improvement here is not as significant as had been hoped. Workplace deaths fell by around 5% to 229.

Judith Hackitt, Chair of the HSE said:

"Any improvement in the number of people being injured or made ill by work must be welcomed. However, there is a need for a step change. Of particular concern are the agriculture, construction and waste and recycling industries. I am also concerned that slips and trips - which can have an enormous impact on peoples’ lives – are still not reducing. HSE is developing a new strategy that seeks to renew commitment from all those involved in health and safety to tackle these challenges and more.

"In the difficult and uncertain months ahead I urge employers not to take their eyes off the ball. Good business management will be vital and good health and safety management is an integral part of that. Health and safety contributes positively to competitiveness and should not be sacrificed in times of financial pressure."The statistics for 2007/08 show: Ill health 2.1 million people were suffering from work related illnessesInjuries Over 136,000 workers suffered injuries such as amputations, burns or fractures Working days lost 34 million working days were lost in GB due to injury and ill-health Fatalities 229 people were killed at work Enforcement 1028 offences were prosecuted by HSE 354 offences were prosecuted by local authorities

Source - HSE Website (http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2008/e08053.htm)

Stephen Astin of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and joined the firm in 2007. Stephen acts in the field of compensation claims for Accidents and Illnesses at work. Offering a friendly and professional service he will deal with your claim for compensation.

Farnworth Rose Personal In jury Solicitors offer clients a personal one to one service and ensure that you receive 100% of your damages. We do not use middlemen and will give you sound and sensible advice. Our aim is to deal with your claim efficiently and professionally, and to maximize the amount of your award. We operate on a no win on fee basis and even pay you £100 when we take on your claim.Call Stephen free on 08000 1 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Working with visual display units

Display Screen Equipment (DSE) – Useful Information

This page provides answers to commonly asked questions about monitors and other Display Screen Equipment (DSE). Are there any restrictions on the amount of time I can spend at a DSE? Can I take breaks?

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There is no legal limit to the amount of time you may spend in front of DSE but you need to break up prolonged periods of DSE work. Short and frequent breaks are better than longer but less frequent ones, eg 5 or 10 minutes every hour is more beneficial than 20 minutes every 2 hours. Ideally you should have some choice about when to take your breaks. Most jobs provide natural opportunities to pause from screen work to do other tasks related to your job (eg filing or photocopying). If there are no such breaks to your routine, your employer should plan for you to have designated rest breaks. Combining the breaks or change of activity with low grade physical exercise (ie to get up from your workstation and move around, or at least, stretch and change posture) will also help.

Is prolonged exposure to DSE work detrimental to my eyes? What can I do to reduce the risk of damage?Despite extensive research, no evidence has been found that DSE work causes disease or any permanent damage to eyes. However long spells of DSE work can lead to tired eyes, discomfort, temporary shortsightedness and headaches. DSE work is visually demanding, so it can make you aware of eyesight problems that you may have not noticed before. Ensuring your screen is well positioned (at eye level is preferable), properly adjusted (for brightness and contrast), and that lighting conditions are suitable can help reduce strain to your eyes. Employers have to assess DSE workstations and correct any defects. You can also ask your employer for an eye test, which could help correct any defects in your vision.
How do the regulations apply to work with laptops or other portable DSE?The regulations apply equally to Portable DSE such as laptops and handheld devices if they are used for prolonged periods as part of your daily working activities. Those who regularly use portable DSE should be trained in how to minimise risks, for example by sitting comfortably, angling the screen so that it is easy to read, and taking frequent breaks. Wherever possible, portable DSE should be placed on a firm surface at a comfortable height and, if used in the office, the use of a docking station can also reduce risk.

Can I ask my employer to arrange an eye test? And does my employer have to pay for DSE glasses?

If you are an employee who regularly uses DSE for the majority of your normal daily work you are entitled to ask your employer to provide an eye test. This is a full eye and eyesight test by an optometrist (or a doctor). Your employer should arrange for your test and should tell you how to apply. Your employer will only have to pay for glasses if the test shows that you required special glasses prescribed for the distance the screen is viewed at. If your ordinary prescription is suitable for your DSE work the employer does not have to pay for your glasses.Do the DSE regulations apply to children and students? No. The regulations only apply in the employer/employee relationship. However, employers have more general duties under other legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work Act etc 1974 which require work activities to be undertaken in a way that does not create risks to others (such as children or the public).


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