Food Poisoning Solicitors

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Have you suffered an injury as result of food poisoning?

Have you experienced food poisoning or a food allergy reaction in the UK and believe that a food or drink retailer or producer is responsible? Treadstone Law, renowned solicitors for food poisoning claims, offer a No Win No Fee service for the majority of cases.

Types of Eligible Food Poisoning Claims

Food poisoning can take various forms in the UK and can have severe consequences. If you have suffered from food poisoning caused by any of these viral, bacterial, or parasitic conditions, you may have grounds for a food poisoning compensation claim:

  • Salmonella
  • Shigella
  • E.coli
  • Giardia
  • Norovirus
  • Rotavirus
  • Campylobacter
  • Cryptosporidium

Remarkably, negligence does not need to be proven for your food poisoning claim to succeed. It is sufficient to demonstrate the following:

  • The food was unsafe
  • You became ill
  • The unsafe food caused your illness

Under the Consumer Protection Act 1987, if you can identify the source of the food poisoning, infection, or allergic reaction, the law imposes a “strict liability” rule on the responsible restaurant, shop, or supplier.

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Stuart / Your Food Poisoning Solicitor




    Causes of Food Poisoning

    Whether food poisoning originates from a snack or a meal consumed at a restaurant or purchased from a supermarket, the usual causes include:

    • Insufficient cooking to eliminate bacteria
    • Lack of refrigeration or covering
    • Bacterial contamination spreading between foods
    • Poor hygiene standards during preparation

    To learn more about the causes of food poisoning, visit the Food Standards Agency website. Your local Environmental Health Officer can provide helpful advice and potentially assist in gathering evidence for your compensation claim.

    We also provide guides on what steps restaurants should take to minimise the risk of food poisoning.

    Can I Claim for a Food Allergy Reaction?

    UK law requires all food and drink sold to clearly disclose the presence of known allergens, such as nuts or dairy products, through signage and packaging. If this requirement has not been met and an allergic reaction has occurred, regardless of its severity, you may be entitled to a food poisoning compensation claim.

    How to Make a Food Poisoning Claim

    Whether you have suffered from food poisoning or an allergic reaction, gathering evidence promptly is crucial. If you believe you have been a victim of someone else’s negligence, take the following steps as soon as possible:

    • Seek immediate medical assistance
    • Inform your local Environmental Health Department
    • Refrain from work or school for 48 hours to prevent contagion
    • Make a list of everything you consumed in the previous 24 hours
    • Preserve any suspect food, if available, in its packaging
    • Store the food (e.g., freeze it) while ensuring it is sealed in polythene
    • Retain all relevant receipts from restaurants or supermarkets
    • Collect names and contact details of witnesses

    You must maintain this evidence and obtain medical evidence from a gastroenterologist to help establish the seriousness of your illness. Once you have done so, it’s time to discuss your food poisoning compensation claim with us.

    Can Treadstone Law help me claim for a Food Poisoning?

    If you have suffered an injury as a result of food poisoning, our solicitors may be able to help you claim compensation.

    We can help you to claim relevant compensation. Depending on the type of incident involved, all you need to do is speak to us.

    We have been instrumental in helping our clients claim significant sums for food poisoning.

    Our Food Poisoning Claims expert solicitors are able to support people who have suffered because of illness abroad.

    Call us on 0161 490 8960 so we can provide you with expert legal advice at no cost to you.

    Your Food Poisoning Claim can be funded by a No Win, No Fee agreement. This means there is no financial risk to you.

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    Why Treadstone Law?

    Our civil litigation department has over 20 years’ experience and a high success rate in making claims for clients like you against people who have wronged you (subject to approval we can act for you on a NO WIN NO FEE* basis).

    Your claim for personal injury could get you the compensation you may be eligible for. As part of our process, we will need to see your supporting evidence straight away and asses the contents.

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