Food poisoning occurs in many millions of people and most will suffer and carry on with their lives blissfully unaware that they might have been able to make a claim and be compensated for the grief and complications they suffered. Compensation for food poisoning you suffered can be claimed if the food poisoning was contracted within an eating establishment.
Cases of food poisoning can vary in the degree of suffering a victim may experience. Common symptoms that occur in most cases are feelings of sickness and stomach pain. In severe cases, flu-like symptoms and a raised temperature can occur. There are also potential psychological side effects from food poisoning that can result in an avoidance of food groups that a sufferer may believe made them ill.
Proof of Poisoning
A dispute may arise from an initial accusation of food poisoning but dispute resolution solicitors can advise you regarding the most appropriate action to take.
Tracing the source of food poisoning can be difficult as the symptoms of food poisoning can be so commonly attributed to many other ailments. When making a claim it will help the solicitor if you have a good idea of where the source was–you’ll need to remember the restaurant or store you purchased the food in, the date, the time, and details of your ailments at the very least.
Food poisoning may not reveal itself instantly, unless you’re very unfortunate. Symptoms of food poisoning usually take a few hours to surface but in some cases it can take up to 48 hours. Doctor’s advice should be sought as soon as possible if symptoms persist. Don’t think of claim straight away–ensure you get a good level of care before seeking advice from a solicitor.
Starting the Process
After you’ve sought medical attention, a doctor will be able to take samples which could help identify the source of the outbreak. Samples taken by the doctor will need to be compared with food at the suspected source. This is where the help of a dispute resolution solicitor can come in to use.
The pain and suffering you endure as a result of the food poisoning forms the grounds to which to base your claim.
You should notify the environmental Health agency and they will carry out an inspection of the premises to identify any further risks. It may have affected other people who also ate at the premises and this is something they can investigate.
Contact an experienced team of solicitors as soon as you are in good enough shape and they will be able to advise you of the next steps to take. Food poisoning is not something that should be taken lightly so don’t be afraid to stand up for your rights!