Food poisoning
Legal cases involving
food poisoning can be very complex and require specialist
advice.
A case of food poisoning
can ruin a night out or a holiday but can also have catastrophic
long term consequences.
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Common types of food poisoning
The most common types of
food poisoning involve
- Salmonella
- Listeria
- E-Coli
It can often be difficult
to prove whether a particular meal that has been eaten was in fact
the cause of the case of food poisoning.
It is essential to obtain
evidence as soon as possible and to ensure that an appropriate
investigation of any potential case of food poisoning from the
outset.
These cases can often
involve many people being infected from the same source and can
involve investigations by local Environmental Health, Food
Standards Agency as well as other public bodies.
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Hugh James food poisoning experience
The team at Hugh James
has vast experience in dealing with complex food poisoning cases,
liaising with the appropriate authorities and obtaining all of the
appropriate evidence to ensure a successful outcome for the
case.
Hugh James negligence
solicitors have dealt with numerous food poisoning cases including
the E-Coli outbreak in South Wales in September 2005, which is the
second largest outbreak in UK history. Hugh James
represented most of the 118 people who were infected
during the outbreak in a civil action and Stephen Webber, partner in Hugh James
Solicitors, was appointed by the Professor Pennington led public
inquiry to represent the families who were affected by the outbreak
throughout the inquiry.
We have access to the
best specialist medical experts to enable us to obtain evidence of
past and possible future needs to ensure that you are adequately
compensated for the disability you suffer.
We treat every client
with sensitivity and care, whilst aiming at the same time to
deliver results including the highest financial settlement
possible.
We are able to deal
assist you on a No Win No Fee basis.
If you or a member of
your family has suffered as a result of a food poisoning, contact
our friendly and approachable team today.
If after talking to us
you decide not to take matters further you are under no obligation
to do so and you will not be charged for our initial advice
session.
We are dedicated to your
best interests and can advise you on how to proceed.
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Contact
Stephen
Webber
Partner
Head of Clinical Negligence
E stephen.webber@hughjames.com
T 029 2039 1132
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