Food poisoning compensation claims
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.
Food poisoning
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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.
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