What is the Average Settlement for Food Poisoning Abroad?

A Food Poisoning Abroad Claim: What is it?

Food poisoning is when your intestines or stomach, or to put it more simply, your digestive system is injured due to you ingesting bacteria invested foods . A food poisoning claim is when you lay a compensation claims for its occurrence based on the fact that there is third party fault or negligence involved.

Types of Bacteria:

Before we go into detail about the types of bacteria, it is important that we first understand what Bacteria is. Bacteria are microorganisms that are prevalent everywhere, only some of which can actually cause real harm Harmful bacteria, caused by certain uncooked foods can be poisonous to your digestive system. This either occurs through the manufacturing of toxins which are harmful or through damaging the cell lining by growing in the intestines. Bacteria are killed if food, such as chicken, is cooked and stored correctly. Types of bacteria include:

· Salmonella: Salmonella is mainly in eggs, unpasteurised milk, poultry and meat and is quite a common bacteria in the UK

· Listeria: Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can cause stomach pain and food poisoning in some cases and is found in some cheeses and pates.

· Campylobacter bacteria: This type of bacteria can be in red meat, untreated water and poultry just to name a few and is the most recurrent type of bacteria.

· Clostridium perfringens: This type of bacteria can be in a list of various foods as well as soil.

· E Coli: E Coli bacteria does not generally cause any harm but there are some exceptions where poison from the bacteria can be the cause of stomach pains and illnesses.

· Bacillus cereus: Uncooked rice is where this bacteria can be found.

Signs and Symptoms and Who to Claim Against

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Abdominal cramps and pains
• Cramps
• Haemorrhoids
• Decrease in sexual performance
• Irritable bowel syndrome

In Some Rare Cases it can lead to death.

Food Suppliers are the main target for most food poisoning abroad claims such as supermarkets, hotels and restaurants where successful claims are usually dependent on a number of individuals suffering from the same ailment as well as a successful investigation concerning the relevant bacteria involved.

Holiday Compensation Amounts for Food Poisoning Abroad

A gastric expert needs to provide you with a medical report so that your solicitor can determine the right amount of holiday compensation or food poisoning compensation based on your suffering and pain. Some holiday compensation or food poisoning compensation estimates include:

Minor settlements: Around £800-£3500

Hospital admission due to poisoning: Around £3500-£8400

Severe food poisoning compensation claims: Around £8400-£46000

Whatsoever food poisoning you may be suffering from, whether its related to holiday sickness claims or something you picked up in a restaurant, finding a specialized solicitor is always the best option in order to gain full food poisoning compensation.