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    How Much Compensation For Food Poisoning?

    Food poisoning occurs when an individual consumes poorly prepared, uncooked or contaminated food.

    While some people may suffer from minor food poisoning symptoms, others could experience debilitating effects for the rest of their lives. If you have suffered food poisoning because of the negligence of a restaurant, cafe, hotel or supermarket, you may be entitled to claim compensation.

    Can you make a food poisoning claim?

    If you are considering making a claim for food poisoning use this checklist first to find out if you are eligible to make a claim:

    ◊ Do you have medical evidence to prove you have had food poisoning? e.g have you visited your GP?

    ◊ If you are an adult was the food poisoning in the last 3 years?

    ◊ Did your symptoms last for more than a few hours?

    ◊ Can you prove that your food poisoning was caused by eating food from a specific restaurant, food outlet or shop-bought item?

    ◊ Have you reported the incident to the FSA?

    If the answer to these questions is yes then you should be able to make a food poisoning claim. Please contact us to discuss this further.

    potential compensation amounts

    While every case is different and it is impossible to value a potential claim without knowing more about the individual circumstances. However, the figures below will give you an idea of the amount you could receive.

    Level of food poisoning

    Potential compensation
    Severe food poisoning which has induced significant pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, irritable bowel syndrome, haemorrhoids.

    This will also be the bracket for those who have been unable to work as a result of their symptoms.

    		 £36,060 – £49,270
    Food poisoning where symptoms are serious but short-lived and include discomfort of bowels and a degree of malfunction.

    If you have also experienced a lack of enjoyment of food and/or an ability to enjoy a sex life then these factors will also be considered in this bracket.

    		 £8,950 – £18,020
    Food poisoning causing significant discomfort, stomach cramps, loss of bowel function and fatigue.

    Hospital admission can sometimes be necessary in these cases. Symptoms may persist for weeks after but complete recovery can take up to two years.

    		 £3,710 – £8,950
    Symptoms of cramping, diarrhoea that have lasted days or weeks. £860 – £3,710

    *Figures shown are approximate, based on experience and previous settlement amounts attributed to an individual’s pain and suffering. Final settlement awards may be worth more or less than the stated amount, depending on injury and individual personal circumstances.

    Starting your food poisoning claim with Jefferies

    To learn more and to discuss your potential claim in confidence, contact our team on 0333 358 3034. Alternatively, complete our online contact form to arrange an initial no-obligation telephone consultation with a member of our expert team

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