FOOD POISONING COMPENSATION CLAIMS SOLICITOR

Our specialist lawyers are members of the Solicitors Regulation Authority panel of personal injury experts. They deal with food poisoning claims using the no win no fee scheme. Compensation is paid in full. Win or lose there is no charge. You do not have to pay for any medical reports, expenses or insurance.

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Since the Consumer Protection Act 1987 came into force it is no longer necessary to prove a producer’s negligence in order to receive damages in a food poisoning compensation claim. It is only necessary that the claimant has been injured as a result of a defective product. UK safety regulations require that all food be safe for human consumption. A “defective” food product is defined as one in which, “the safety of the product is not such as persons generally are entitled to expect.”

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The Food Safety Act 1990 states :-

It is an offence to make dangerous produce intended to be sold for human consumption.

It is an offence to supply produce for human consumption that is: dangerous to health, unfit for human consumption, contaminated or not of the acceptable nature, substance or quality demanded by the purchaser.

It is an offence to falsely describe, advertise or present food for sale.

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Each year cases involving serious viral and bacterial infections resulting from a lapse in safety affect over 500,000 individuals in the UK. It is estimated that more than four million other individuals suffer from less severe symptoms such as fever, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps, fatigue and diarrhea. Improper cooking and storage, bad hygiene and cross-contamination during production and preparation can result in toxic microorganisms including campylobacter, salmonella, E. coli O15, and listeria.

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There are also naturally-occurring toxins in some foods that may result in food poisoning; in these cases, there is a defined level of contaminants that is acceptable and any breach of this level may be grounds for a food poisoning compensation claim against the producer.

Often, an incident of food poisoning affects a group of people; in these instances, it may be easier and more efficient to initiate a multi-party action.

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If you feel that you may be entitled to compensation based on defective or substandard food products, call us today on our helpline or submit the contact form for a completely risk-free, no obligation consultation with one of our specialist personal injury solicitors.