Illness Compensation Claims

Our illness team deals with a range of sickness, from gastric illness to respiratory conditions caused by inhaling poisonous gases or bacteria from contaminated water.

We have extensive experience dealing with cases of gastric illness, including:

• Norovirus
• Salmonella
• Campylobacter
• Shigella
• E-Coli
• Guillain-Barré syndrome as a result of suffering gastric illness
• Cryptosporidium
• Giardia
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as a result of suffering gastric illness
• Reactive Arthritis Psychological illness as a result of suffering gastric illness.

We have also helped those who have developed Legionnaires' disease, a lung infection caused by breathing in droplets of contaminated water, often from poorly-maintained air conditioning units or water systems/tanks.

The team also deals with cases of carbon monoxide poisoning, which can cause a range of symptoms, from dizziness and fatigue to seizures and loss of consciousness and, in serious cases, can even be fatal.

All these illnesses can have permanent complications for a person’s health as well as being painful and distressing in the short-term. With our help, you can access the support you need to make the best recovery possible, ensuring that the full impact of your illness is reflected in the compensation you are awarded. We also have extensive experience bringing group claims where necessary.

Contact us today to find out how we can help you make a compensation claim.

Illness is sometimes unavoidable and is not always somebody's fault. However, if you have become ill because someone else has failed in their duty of care to you, you may be able to make an illness compensation claim.

Gastric illness is one of the most common forms of sickness in the UK. Anyone selling food has a responsibility to ensure that appropriate hygiene and safety measures are in place to protect the wellbeing of others. This may include:

• Restaurants, bars, pubs, fast food or cafés
• Supermarkets and shops selling ready-to-eat food
• Festivals.

In addition, those in charge of public buildings or private accommodation have a duty to make sure the environment is safe for visitors and inhabitants. Spaces should be cleaned regularly to prevent contamination, while appliances, plumbing and air conditioning systems should be properly installed and kept in good working order in compliance with the relevant safety standards.

If you are coming to us after suffering a respiratory condition, such as Legionnaires' disease or the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning, the responsibility could lie with:

• Landlords and building owners
• Hotels or cruise lines
• Councils or other public bodies in charge of public buildings.

Infection is usually caused by a breakdown in hygiene standards, so when things aren't up to scratch, the risk of illness is increased. Issues we often deal with include:

• Swimming pools not properly cleaned
• Faulty air-conditioning units
• Food prepared in unhygienic environments or left out for long periods
• Contaminated drinking water.

Whatever your situation, we will work with you to find out the cause of your illness and secure the compensation you deserve.

Sadly, hygiene standards in other countries are not always up to what we would expect back at home. Our dedicated team has helped tens of thousands of people recover compensation after becoming ill abroad, either while working there or taking a holiday.

In the past few years alone, our International Personal Injury team has secured over £100 million in compensation for those who suffered illness or injury abroad. We can also help you pursue a claim if you have lost a loved one due to illness contracted abroad. We can help you get compensation that not only reflects their suffering, but also ensures you are provided for in the future.

Visit our Illness Abroad page for more information.