10 questions and answers about holiday food poisoning

If you have suffered holiday sickness and food poisoning, you will know it can completely ruin your holiday, and leave you out of pocket when you return to the UK. Here are 10 frequently asked questions and answers about the subject of holiday sickness and food poisoning:

Q: Can I claim compensation for holiday sickness abroad when I return to the UK?

A: Yes. If you contact a personal injury solicitor on your return, they will be able to assess your claim and give you free advice and help.

Q: How long will I have to wait for any compensation which may be due to me?

A: This largely depends on the severity of your illness, but it could be around 12-18 months. A tour operator has six months to confirm or deny their responsibility for your illness or injury.

Q: If I make a compensation claim for holiday sickness or food poisoning, who would I claim against?

A: You can pursue a claim for food poisoning or holiday sickness if a third party was to blame, and if you booked your holiday through a UK tour operator, you would claim directly through them.

Q: How much will it cost to make a holiday accident or illness compensation claim against a tour operator?

A: If you use a specialist no win no fee personal injury solicitor to help you make your claim, it won´t cost you a penny.

Q: If I use a personal injury solicitor to help me make a holiday illness or injury claim, will they take a percentage of my compensation as a fee?

A: No. A personal injury solicitor will receive his fees from the third party if the claim is successful.

Q: What are the advantages of using a personal injury solicitor, instead of a claims management company?

A: Personal injury solicitors who are experts in travel law will be able to assess your claim quickly, and by cutting out the middleman, the whole claims compensation process will be speeded up.

Q: How long will I have to make a claim against a tour company after suffering holiday illness abroad?

A: The time limit which applies to personal injury is normally three years, but different time limits may apply if you have suffered holiday illness on a ship or on an aircraft. It is advisable to contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible when you return to the UK.

Q: If I suffer holiday sickness or food poisoning on holiday abroad, what will I actually be claiming for?

A: After suffering holiday food poisoning, you can claim compensation for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of your holiday and financial losses such as loss of earnings.

Q: Can I still claim holiday sickness compensation if I have accepted an offer from the tour operator?

A: Firstly, you need to seek advice from a personal injury solicitor who specialises in travel law, but your case is much less likely to succeed if you have already accepted an offer of compensation from the tour operator. Never accept offers of compensation from holiday firms, until you have taken advice from a personal injury solicitor.

Q: Who should I contact if I want to make a holiday illness or injury claim?

A: Farnworth Rose Solicitors are experts in travel law and they work on a no win no fee basis. Specialising in holiday sickness, illness and accident claims they will deal with your claim professionally and with a minimum of fuss. Contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors for a free assessment of your claim on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.