Holiday sickness and food poisoning rife in 2009

Sickness and food poisoning has struck down thousands of holidaymakers in hotels and cruise ships during 2009.Now being referred to as the 'cruise ship illness' Norovirus has been contracted on cruise ships and in holiday hotels, causing severe sickness among holidaymakers.

Hotels where holiday sickness and food poisoning have been reported in 2009 include -Bulgaria - The Riu Helios at Sunny Beach.
Canary Islands – Club Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, Hotel Los Gigantes, Tenerife and Barcelo Fuerteventura Thalasso Spa in Costa Caleta.
Cuba -The Gran Caribe Club Villa Cojimar, Sol Cayo Guillermo and the Melia Cayo Guillermo.

The Dominican Republic – The Sirenis Cocotal at Punta Cana and the Holiday Village Golden Beach Hotel at Playa Dorada.

Egypt – The Savita Resort and Spa, the Red Sea Resort, the Concorde El Salam at Sharm El Sheikh, Sierra Resort at Sharm El Sheikh, Barons Palm Resort at Sharm El Sheikh, Sunrise Tiran Aquapark, Grand Plaza Resort, Laguna Vista Garden Resort, Tropicana Azure Club Hotel, Sonesta Beach Resort and Casino.

Maldives – The Kuredu Island Resort Hotel at Lhaviyani Atoll.
Spain – The Holiday Village in Benalmadena.
Turkey – Holiday Village at Sarigerme.
Tunisia – The Houda Beach Club at Skanes.
Holiday sickness has also been reported during the past twelve months on the following cruise ships -The Marco Polo, operated by Transocean Cruises, The Boudicca and the Balmoral Cruise Ships, operated by Fred Olsen, The Diamond Princess, Princess Cruises, the Voyager of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International and the Thomson Spirit, operated by Thomson Cruises.

Holiday sickness and food poisoning can result in serious illness and even death, and Norovirus can spread quickly between cruise ship passengers and hotel guests, as it is highly contagious.
If you think you have suffered sickness, holiday food poisoning or gastroenteritis on board a cruise ship or in a holiday package hotel, you can claim compensation for loss of enjoyment of your holiday, pain, suffering and medical expenses.

Holiday sickness compensation

The most important thing to remember if you have suffered holiday illness or sickness abroad, is never to accept a paltry offer of compensation from your tour operator until you have spoken to a qualified personal injury solicitor on your return to the UK.

Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors specialise in holiday illness and cruise ship sickness compensation claims. We are experts in the complicated field of travel law, and we will get you the compensation you deserve if you have suffered sickness, food poisoning, Norovirus or any type of injury that was not your fault on holiday abroad or in the UK.

For free information and a free assessment of your claim call us on 080001 543321 or fill in the online claim form. We work on a no win no fee basis and you get 100% of the compensation.

Food poisoning reports at the Flamingo Oasis Hotel in Benidorm

Food poisoning reports at the Flamingo Oasis Hotel in Benidorm

Recent reports have been received about a possible outbreak of Norovirus and food poisoning at the 4-star Flamingo Oasis Hotel in Benidorm.Holidaymakers have complained of sickness, diarrhoea and vomiting while staying at the hotel in December, 2009 and January, 2010. Four members of one family were violently ill, and on reporting their illness to the hotel reps, were told they ´probably got food poisoning from somewhere outside the hotel´. The family maintain the only place they had eaten was at the all-inclusive hotel restaurant.

Complaints have also been made about the indoor pool which was dirty, and children contracted sores and rashes after swimming there. Holiday reps were also reported to have been taken ill with food poisoning at the Flamingo Oasis Hotel, Benidorm, and several families also confirmed gastroenteritis and vomiting during their stay in January, 2010.

A smell of sewage was also reported by guests when they ran water in their bathrooms or flushed the toilet..

If you have suffered illness, including Norovirus, Salmonella or food poisoning at the Flamingo Oasis Hotel in Benidorm, or at any other holiday hotel, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors will help you get compensation. We are experts in travel law and we specialise in holiday illness and injury compensation claims in hotels and on board cruise ships. We work on a no win no fee basis so you get 100% of the compensation and it won´t cost you a penny to make a claim with us. For a free assessment of your claim, call the experts on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Possible food poisoning outbreak at Club Playa Blanca Lanzarote

We have received reports of a possible salmonella outbreak at the four-star Club Playa Blanca in Lanzarote, it is claimed that people were taken ill after eating there between the 6th and 14th January, 2010.

Several holidaymakers have fallen ill and have been prescribed antibiotics. A local chemist in Lanzarote is believed to have said that a number of people had complained after eating at the Club Playa Blanca.

People who have suffered illness at the Club Playa Blanca also reported sickness amongst other holidaymakers, but could not confirm it was caused by Salmonella.

Thomas Cook has claimed the illness was due to a bug going round the hotel, and that it was nothing to do with Salmonella.
Complaints were also made against Playa Blanca in Lanzarote during August and September, 2008.

If you have suffered holiday illness, including food poisoning, gastroenteritis or Salmonella poisoning at the Club Playa Blanca in Lanzarote, or at any other hotel, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can get you the compensation you deserve. We specialise in holiday illness and accident compensation claims, and Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors are experts in travel law. We are here to help you and we work on a no win no fee basis so you get 100% of the compensation. Call us for a free assessment of your claim on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Outbreaks of serious illness on Cruise ships in 2009

Several outbreaks of serious illness were reported on board cruise ships in 2009. Common cruise ship illnesses included Norovirus, food poisoning and gastroenteritis, and hundreds of passengers went on to claim compensation for ruined holidays and medical expenses.


The following outbreaks of cruise ship illness were reported in 2009:
December 29th: The Boudicca, Fred Olsen Cruises


This cruise onboard the Boudicca was affected by a gastroenteritis type virus which affected 289 people. Fred Olsen tried to reassure passengers that 3-day deep clean of the vessel would take place before the next cruise to the Canary Islands which was due to depart on 6th January, 2010.


December 22nd: The Boudicca, Fred Olsen Cruises


The BBC reported that 50 passengers were taken ill with Norovirus onboard the Boudicca, during a four day mini-cruise from Portsmouth to Zeebrugge and Amsterdam which departed on December 18th.


December 18th: The Boudicca, Fred Olsen Cruises


The Portsmouth News reported that up to 300 passengers were believed to have been struck down by Norovirus and diarrhoea on the Boudicca cruise which left Portsmouth on the 6th December. Bound for Madeira, La Gomera, Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lisbon, illness broke out four days into the cruise and 180 passengers and crew became sick.


November 5th: Independence of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International


Several passengers on the Independence of the Seas cruise reported outbreaks of food poisoning on board the cruise ship. One couple were struck down just two days before the end of their holiday, with severe diarrhoea, fever and headaches, and they were later confirmed to have contracted campylobacter, which is a common form of food poisoning.


October 30th: Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Cruise Line


Nine crew members and 73 passengers were taken ill onboard the Norwegian Spirit with gastrointestinal illness during a 16-day cruise which ended on November 8th in New Orleans.


October 22nd: Noordam, Holland America Line


The Noordam sailed into Gibraltar with food poisoning onboard, and a number of tour guides and taxi drivers refused to take the passengers, after word of the gastroenteritis outbreak reached them. Nineteen crew and 159 passengers were reported ill with gastrointestinal illness on the 15 day cruise which ended on November 1st in Fort Lauderdale.


October 18th: Boudicca, Fred Olsen Cruises


According to reports, 16 passengers onboard the Boudicca were confined to their cabins after the ship was hit by an outbreak of Norovirus. A total of 57 passengers were reported ill with gastroenteritis-like symptoms and the ship´s doctor was also confined to his cabin after contracting the contagious bug. The ship was on a 21-night cruise of the Adriatic which departed Portsmouth on October 5th.


September 9th: Balmoral, Fred Olsen Cruises


Approximately 100 passengers were struck down with Norovirus onboard the Balmoral Cruise Ship. The cruise arrived in Dover a day early so it could undergo a deep clean before a 12 day cruise to the Baltic.
July 31st: Voyager of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International
It was reported that 10% of the crew onboard the Voyager of the Seas were struck down with the H1N1 Virus and 70 more crew members showed signs of the disease. Members of the crew and passengers were isolated when they came down with flu like symptoms, and one passenger was found to have swine flu. When the ship docked at Marseille, local authorities initially barred passengers from going ashore, but the majority of passengers were given permission to disembark after a doctor visited the ship.


July 23rd: Thompson Spirit, Thomson Cruises


Hundreds of passengers were struck down with Norovirus onboard the Thompson Spirit, according to newspaper reports. The vomiting bug swept through the ship in early May, and a large number of people were confined to their cabins.
July 6th: Marco Polo, Transocean Cruises


The Daily Mail reported that 380 people (340 passengers and 40 crew members) were taken ill on the Marco Polo Cruise Ship out of a total of 1,079 people onboard. Five people had to be taken to hospital and the cruise had to terminate early because of the illness. A previous outbreak on the same ship took place during a cruise to Iceland, and the ship´s master faced possible legal action as the illness outbreak was not reported.


June 16th: Diamond Princess, Princess Cruises


According to news reports, Norovirus onboard the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship caused several people to be confined to their cabins for fear of spreading the virus.


June 16th: Oriana, P&O Cruises


Passengers reported Norovirus onboard the Oriana after a previous cruise saw 50 confirmed cases. New passengers were not informed of previous outbreak before sailing on June 1st. The outbreak was still reported to be ongoing on June 15th when the ship returned to Southampton.


June 13th: Millennium, Celebrity Cruises


Several passengers reported sickness onboard the Millenium during the cruise from Seward AK to Vancouver BC and Norovirus outbreak. At least 20 passengers contracted the virus according to passenger reports.


May 31st: Oriana, P&O Cruises


Passengers reported a Norovirus outbreak on the Oriana, after the Captain confirmed the illness. Fifty cases of Norovirus were reported.
May 30th: Amsterdam, Holland America Line


The Amsterdam reported that 109 crew members and passengers had reported suffering with gastroenteritis during a 7 day cruise.


May 27th: Coral Princess, Princess Cruises


A gastrointestinal illness struck down passengers and crew onboard the Coral Princess cruise ship. Up to 128 crew members became ill.


May 20th: Sea Princess, Princess Cruises


A newspaper reported a Norovirus outbreak on a cruise ending in Montego Bay. The captain announced the Norovirus outbreak on the day the cruise was due to end, and one couple had to be moved from the ship to a hotel in Montego Bay. Ten more couples were later removed from the ship to stay at the same hotel and Princess Cruises confirmed the Norovirus outbreak.


May 6th: Island Princess, Princess Cruises


A total of 107 crew and passengers were confirmed by the Island Princess to be suffering gastrointestinal illness on the 14 day cruise ending on May 7th.
April 29th: Carnival Liberty, Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Liberty reported 215 passengers and crew were struck down with gastrointestinal illness on a 7 day cruise ending in Miami on April 25th.


April 23rd: Amsterdam, Holland America Line


The Amsterdam reported 160 passengers and crew became ill with gastroenteritis on a 22 day Panama Canal Cruise ending in Vancouver on April 24th. The cause of the illness was Cyclospora cayetanensis.


April 12th: Freedom of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International


A passenger reported that over 100 passengers were confined to their cabins onboard the Freedom of the Seas between March 29th and April 5th after an outbreak of Norovirus.


March 24th: Westerdam, Holland America Line


A passenger reported gastroenteritis and food poisoning onboard the Westerdam during a cruise between March 15th and March 22nd, 2009. The captain confirmed there were some cases of sickness among crew and passengers.


March 19th: Queen Mary 2, Cunard Line


Passengers reported an outbreak of Norovirus onboard the QM2 during a world cruise.


March 12th: Mercury, Celebrity Cruises



Gastrointestinal illness was reported on the 16 day circle cruise to Hawaii and San Diego onboard the Mercury, and 119 passengers and crew were struck down.


March 2nd: Azamara Quest, Azamara Cruises



A passenger reported that no other passengers boarded from the Hong Kong to Beijing leg of the cruise as the ship was cleaned top to bottom after an outbreak of Norovirus.


February 27th: Oosterdam, Holland America Line


Gastrointestinal illness struck down 120 passengers and crew during the cruise which ended in San Diego.


February 15th: Zaandam, Holland America Line


A passenger reported that during a cruise on the Zaandam between San Diego and Hawaii, which began on February 5th, several passengers suffered diarrhoea and vomiting, and many were isolated in their rooms. Ninety-five passengers and crew were taken ill and the cruise ended in San Diego on February 20th.


February 11th: Coral Princess, Princess Cruises


Over 270 passengers and crew were taken ill onboard the Coral Princess with gastrointestinal illness during a 10 day Caribbean/Panama cruise.


February 6th: Balmoral, Fred Olsen Cruises


Reports found that 230 people were taken ill onboard the Balmoral, during an 18 day cruse of the Canary Islands and West Africa, when an outbreak of Norovirus occurred. Fifty passengers were confined to their cabins and the vessel was refused entry to the Cape Verde Islands.


January 26th: The Sinfonia, MSC Cruises


Reports showed that 46 passengers became ill with gastroenteritis onboard the Sinfonia, which was sailing between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. The outbreak was reported on January 8th.


January 19th: Tahitian Princess, Princess Cruises


The Captain of the Tahitian Princess announced that there had been an outbreak of Norwalk Virus onboard the cruise ship and that a number of people had been confined to their cabins. It was reported that 86 people were taken ill with the Norwalk Virus.

January 9th: Orchestra, MSC Cruises


Passengers reported an outbreak of an influenza-type illness that affected hundreds of passengers onboard the Orchestra Cruise Ship.

January 9th: Maasdam, Holland America Line


Passengers reported an outbreak of a gastrointestinal virus on the January 2nd-9th sailing, and more than 60 passengers were said to need treatment.


January 9th: Mercury, Celebrity Cruises


Over 150 passengers were struck down with gastrointestinal illness onboard the Mercury during its 14-day Panama Canal Cruise between San Diego and Fort Lauderdale, between January 3rd and 17th.


If you have suffered illness onboard a cruise ship during the past two years, you can claim compensation for your illness, loss of enjoyment of your holiday and medical expenses. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors are experts in travel law and we specialise in holiday accident and illness compensation claims. We work on a no win no fee basis and you keep 100% of the compensation. Contact us for a free assessment of your claim on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

The facts about Norovirus and cruise ship illness

Norwalk Virus and Norovirus are often mentioned in the same breath as ´cruise ship illness´, and reports show that more than 2% of all cruise ship passengers become ill with some type of gastroenteritis or ´stomach flu´ during their holiday.

Norovirus symptoms can last between 1 and 4 days, and can totally ruin the holiday. Passengers can become very ill very quickly and symptoms usually include: stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Some people also have a fever and others report muscle aching. There are ways of avoiding the disease.

What is Norovirus?

Norovirus is a group of viruses that cause the ´stomach-flu´ or gastroenteritis, and the virus has nothing to do with the flu virus. Passengers should be aware that a flu injection will not prevent Norovirus, and the symptoms can come on very quickly. Norovirus may be referred to as food poisoning, but it is not always transmitted in food, and likewise, some types of food poisoning have nothing to do with the Norovirus bug. The symptoms come on suddenly, and it is unlikely to have long-term health effects.

Originally named after Norwalk, Ohio, where there was an outbreak of the virus in the 1970´s, Norovirus can affect thousands of cruise ship passengers each year. The disease spreads quickly through confined areas, and passengers often have to be confined to their cabins to prevent the virus spreading.

How do people contract Norovirus?

Norovirus can be contracted by:

• Eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with Norovirus


• Touching surfaces or objects that are contaminated with Norovirus, and placing their hand in their mouth


• Having direct contact with a person who is infected and showing symptoms of the disease

Norovirus is very contagious and can spread rapidly throughout cruise ships. The virus has many different strains which make it difficult for a person´s body to develop a long-lasting immunity, and Norovirus can recur in a person´s lifetime. Due to genetic factors, some people are more likely to become infected and develop serious illness than others.

When do symptoms of Norovirus appear?


Symptoms of Norwalk Virus or Norovirus normally begin about 24 to 48 hours after exposure, but they can appear 12 hours after ingestion. People who have contracted either virus are contagious from the minute they start feeling ill until at least three days after recovery. Some people are contagious for up to two weeks after they have recovered from symptoms. If you have recently recovered from Norwalk Virus or Norovirus it is very important to wash your hands often and thoroughly to prevent further spread of the disease.


What is the treatment for Norovirus?


Norovirus is not bacterial and antibiotics are not effective in treating it. Unfortunately there is no anti-viral medication that works against the Norwalk Virus, and there is currently no vaccine to prevent it. If you are vomiting or have diarrhoea, you should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration, which can cause serious illness if it is not dealt with.
Can I prevent Norovirus infection?


You can lessen the chance of coming into contact with Norwalk Virus or Norovirus on a cruise ship by:

• Frequently washing your hands, especially after using the toilet, changing nappies and before eating or preparing food.


• Use a strong, beach-based cleanser to thoroughly clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces immediately after an illness.


• Remove and wash clothing or bedclothes that may be contaminated with the virus after an illness episode.

• Keep the area surrounding the toilet disinfected and clean and make sure there is no vomit or stool left in the bowl.


You should not let the fear of contracting Norovirus prevent you from booking a cruise ship holiday, but you should be aware of the risks.


If you have suffered Norovirus, gastroenteritis or any other illness onboard a cruise ship, you may be able to claim compensation. Contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors who specialise in holiday accident and illness compensation claims, and we will give you a free assessment to see if you can claim compensation for your holiday illness. We work on a no win no fee basis and you get 100% of the compensation. Call us free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Possible food poisoning outbreak at Los Gigantes Hotel Tenerife

Holidaymakers are complaining of sickness , gastroenteritis and possibly food poisoning at the 225-bed Los Gigantes Hotel in Tenerife.

Very high numbers of guests have been suffering from violent diarrhoea, projectile vomiting and severe stomach cramps which have ruined their holiday at the Los Gigantes. All guests have suggested that the illness outbreak at the Los Gigantes was caused by food poisoning at the hotel in Tenerife.

If the illness is proved to have originated at the hotel Los Gigantes, then holidaymakers could be entitled to substantial compensation for loss of enjoyment of their holiday and medical expenses plus other costs.

When large numbers of people are complaining of sickness in the same hotel at the same time, then there is obviously something very wrong. One holidaymaker is reported to have been taken directly from the hotel to hospital by ambulance where he spent four days on an intravenous drip and was fed antibiotics.

Food poisoning can be avoided, including salmonella, if food is cooked properly.
If you have stayed at the Los Gigantes Hotel and suffered illness, including food poisoning and gastroenteritis, you can claim compensation with Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, who specialise in holiday accident and illness compensation. We are experts in travel law, and if it is proved that food poisoning has transpired at the Los Gigantes Hotel due to negligence and failings in food hygiene practices, you could claim substantial compensation. Call us for free advice and a free assessment of your claim on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

norovirus on fred olsen cruise ship balmoral canaries december 2009

Have you contacted norovirus on Fred Olsons Balmoral on the christmas cruise to the canaries December 21 2009 to January 5 2010

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Cruise hell onboard the Boudicca

A luxury cruise liner has been hit by three outbreaks of Norovirus in as many weeks. A total of 519 passengers have been taken ill with the virus during three cruises on the Boudicca over winter, despite assurances from the owners who insisted the ship was free from virus.


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Fred Olsen Cruise Lines said the vessel was twice deep-cleaned, following outbreaks of Norovirus, but the virus has returned with a vengeance to plague more passengers, at least twice.

Three people also died during Boudicca´s last cruise, although the company said the deaths were unrelated to the virus.

Derek and Marina Eaton contracted the virus on the last cruise and were confined to their cabins. After being taken ill, having booked the ship´s most expensive suite for the 14 night Christmas cruise to Madeira and the Canaries, at £10,155, Mr Eaton, 70, described it as a ´cruise from hell.´
During the initial 12-day cruise to the Canaries, which departed from Portsmouth on December 6, 180 of the 800 passengers aboard the Boudicca were struck down with illness.

The firm said that when the 28,000-ton ship returned to Portsmouth on December 18, it was deep-cleaned and was free from the virus. Later that day, it departed on a four-day mini-cruise to Amsterdam and around 50 of the 827 passengers were then diagnosed with the stomach bug.
When the Boudicca returned, the company vowed to thoroughly clean the ship before the next cruise, which was the one Mr and Mrs Eaton were on, which departed for Madeira on December 22nd.

This time, 289 of the 795 passengers were diagnosed with Norovirus and gastroenteritis, and the ship - which can carry up to 900 passengers - returned to Portsmouth a day early.
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has blamed infected passengers for bringing the virus aboard.
The latest outbreak would be the seventh time in the past year that one of firm's fleet has been hit by the illness.

There was another outbreak on the Boudicca in October.
Mr Eaton, 75, a company owner, from Woburn Sands in Bedfordshire, said he and his wife had been looking forward to spending New Year's Eve in Madeira to see the island's fireworks display, which is said to be the largest in the world.

But after falling ill, they spent the night confined to their cabin and missed the display. They had to spend a total of four days in their cabin and missed three of the six islands on the cruise. Mr Eaton said: 'The management of the company should have cancelled the cruise once the first set of passengers fell ill.

'I don't believe for one second that they deep-cleaned the ship because there wasn't sufficient time.'
Noroviruses - a group of viruses - are the most common cause of gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhoea) and affect up to one million in Britain every year. A company spokesman said it would refund passengers a day´s travel as the ship returned a day early and it also offered each passenger £100 for the inconvenience.

But there has not been any compensation paid for days lost due to sickness.
'Throughout every cruise great attention is paid on a daily basis to the hygiene and cleanliness of the vessel,' said a company spokesperson. At the end of each cruise where there were a number of gastro cases, a programme of deep cleaning and disinfection was carried out, with subsequent departures delayed as necessary.'

More than 250 passengers on another Fred Olsen vessel - the Balmoral - have also fallen ill with Norovirus. The ship left Dover for the Canary Islands on December 21 with 1,350 passengers. A spokesman said it would be deep-cleaned in one day. There were also outbreaks of Norovirus on the Balmoral last February when 200 fell ill and in September when 78 caught the virus.
If you have been taken ill onboard the Boudicca, the Balmoral or any other cruise liner, contact Farnworth Rose Personal injury Solicitors who can help you claim compensation. We are experts in travel law and we specialise in holiday illness and injury compensation claims. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors will deal with your claim swiftly, professionally and confidentially, so call us free today on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Gastroenteritis and Norovirus on Fred Olsen cruise ship Boudicca

Cruise ship illness

A cruise ship holiday to the Canary Islands has been ruined after hundreds of passengers were struck down with gastroenteritis on board the Boudicca Cruise Ship.


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The ship had set sail from Portsmouth headed towards Gran Canaria, but was forced to return to Britain after the outbreak of the bug, which caused severe vomiting and diarrhoea among many passengers.

One passenger commented: “Just got off the Boudicca this morning with a sick wife suffering from Norovirus. We thought we had got away with not contracting the illness which we understand has affected 40% of the passengers and 10% of the crew but when my wife woke up this morning she suddenly felt very ill. What a journey home!!

There must be a serious problem with this ship as this is the second outbreak in as many months, either the ship is dirty or members of the crew are carrying this bug. This really has been the cruise from hell.”

Operator Fred Olsen Cruises vowed to give the Boudicca, a deep clean, before it sets off again, but this will not help the passengers already affected.

A spokesperson for the cruise company said: "Prior to the ship embarking on her next cruise, a thorough cleaning and disinfecting of the vessel will be undertaken, so her departure will be slightly delayed."

They also emphasised the "fastidious hygiene and disinfecting regime" which Fred Olsen Cruises operates.

Last month, a study by Boston Medical School found that on average only one in three toilets on cruise ships are disinfected daily.

Would you be put off going on a cruise by the possibility that there could be an illness lurking on board, or have you suffered a cruise ship illness and not sought compensation? If so, we want to hear from you.

if you suffered gastroenteritis or Norovirus on board the Boudicca Cruise Ship or on any other Cruise Ship during the past two years, we can help you get compensation. For expert advice on how to make a no win no fee compensation claim contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, who specialise in cruise ship illness claims.

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Gastro enteritis on the Fred Olsen ship “Boudicca”

Monday, 21 December 2009


Gastro enteritis on the Fred Olsen ship “Boudicca”

There has been an outbreak of gastro enteritis on the Fred Olsen ship “Boudicca” which docked at Portsmouth on Friday 18th December.

180 people were affected.

Fred Olsen ships including the Boudicca and the Balmoral
Fred Olsen has a long tradition of using smaller ships for cruises, and caters to every whim of the passengers onboard. Each vessel in the fleet has its own unique features, and the ships never lose their friendly atmosphere and welcoming appeal to passengers.


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Severe illness outbreak at Aqua Fantasy Aqua Park Hotel Kusadasi Turkey

We have recently received complaints of a severe illness outbreak at the Aqua Fantasy Aqua Park Hotel in Kusadasi, Turkey during September, 2009.

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Guests complained of illness breaking out at the Aqua Fantasy Aqua Park Hotel in Kusadasi, and symptoms included sickness, severe diarrhoea and stomach ache. Holidaymakers who have stayed at the hotel have later been diagnosed with Cryptosporidium which can cause illness for up to four weeks.

Cryptosporidium can be spread from one infected person to another by the oral-faecal route and infection can also occur if one person swallows food or water contaminated with the bacteria. If a baby or small child has the infection, parents need to be careful when changing nappies so that the infection does not spread.If you think you may have Cryptosporidium after staying at the Aqua Fantasy Aqua Park Hotel at Kusadasi, Turkey, you should seek medical help from your GP when you return to the UK and then seek the expert advice of a personal injury solicitor who will help you claim compensation for loss of enjoyment of your holiday and medical expenses.
If you have suffered any symptoms of food poisoning,gastroenteritis or any other illness while staying at the Aqua Fantasy Aqua Park Hotel at Kusadasi Turkey, during 2008 or 2009, we can help you claim holiday illness compensation. We are experts in travel law and we are specialists in claiming holiday illness compensation.

Tour operators have a responsibility to holidaymakers and if you think you have suffered a holiday illness due to the negligence of someone else, we want to know about it. We work on a no win no fee basis, so you get 100% of the compensation. Contact us today for more information about holiday illness compensation claims and we will give you a free claim assessment. Call free on 080001 54321 or fill in the form online.

Food poisoning outbreaks at Sharm El Sheikh Hotels Egypt

Reports have been flooding in from holidaymakers who have
been taken ill with food poisoning in Sharm El Sheikh hotels, Egypt.


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Complaints of sickness, caused by food poisoning and poor standards of hygiene, is being investigated at the following hotels:

• The Laguna Vista Garden Resort
• Concorde El Salam
• Savita Resort and Spa
• Sunrise Tirana Aquapark
• Grand Plaza Resort
• Sierra Sharm El Sheikh
• Baron Palms Resort
• Tropicana Azure Club Hotel
• Sonesta Beach Resort and Casino

Some of the affected holidaymakers have already been diagnosed with bacterial infections including salmonella and campylobacter, which are caused by poor food hygiene and handling practices.

Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors specialise in holiday accident and illness compensation claims. We are experts in travel law. If you have suffered food poisoning or any other illness at a hotel in Egypt or anywhere else in the world, which was caused by bad hygiene or negligence on the part of the hotel or holiday tour operator, you could have a valid claim for compensation.

We work on a no win no fee basis so you get 100% of the compensation. We work quickly and professionally and we even pay you £100.00 cash up front when we accept your claim. Call our friendly team free on 080001 54321 for a free claim assessment or fill in the online claim form.

Facts about holiday food poisoning
Egypt, and other holiday destinations around the world, including the Dominican Republic, Turkey and Spain have seen an increase in food poisoning cases over the past 2 years. Egypt attracts thousands of holiday makers each year who are looking for a holiday with great weather, ancient treasures, such as the pyramids and tombs, combined with modern facilities and amenities.

However, holidays to Egypt don´t always go as planned, and there has recently been an increase in food poisoning cases at holiday hotels. You may have become ill due to food poisoning or poor hygiene standards, or as a result of a dirty swimming pool. You could also have suffered an accident in the hotel which was caused by negligence on the part of the hotel management or the holiday tour company.

Never be fobbed off by tour operator´s claims that food poisoning is caused by an airborne virus or bug. It is caused by a bacterial infection. All- inclusive hotels have also seen an increase in the cases of food poisoning, when food is often left out at room temperature for too long or is not covered.

The last thing anyone wants on holiday is food poisoning. Anyone who has suffered this gastric illness, especially when they have been on holiday with children, will know how horrible it can be. Food poisoning will ruin your holiday and leave you out of pocket, so you should always seek legal advice from a specialist personal injury solicitor when you return to the UK and get the all clear from your GP.

Common food poisoning symptoms which can be picked up on holiday include: Diarrhoea, Nausea and Vomiting, which can lead to serious conditions such as Reactive Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Common types of Food Poisoning Illnesses include:
Salmonella

Salmonella is caused by unclean food, particularly from holiday hotel kitchens and restaurants, excretions from infected people or animals and polluted surface water (including unused water dispensers). Poultry that is not properly thawed is also a major source of Salmonella poisoning as the melt water contains bacteria.

E.coli

E.coli is associated with eating unwashed fruit and vegetables or meat that has been contaminated after slaughter.

Shigella

Shigella is typically contracted via ingestion (faecal-oral contamination).

Typhoid

Typhoid is caused by the bacterium, Salmonella enterica serovar typhi, and it is passed on by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with faeces from an infected person. Typhoid doesn´t affect animals, so transmission is only from human to human. Typhoid can also only be spread in environments where human faeces or urine come into contact with food or drinking water.

Amoebic Dysentery

Amoebic Dysentery is normally transmitted by the faecal-oral route, but can be transmitted indirectly through contact with dirty hands or objects touched by an infected person. Often confused with Traveller´s Diarrhoea, Amoebic Dysentery is most prevalent in developing nations.

Giardia Lamblia

Giardia Lamblia often occurs through ingestion of contaminated water or food, or by the faecal-oral route, through poor hygiene practices. The Giardia cyst can survive for months in warm water and can be found in contaminated wells or water systems. It is also prevalent in stagnant water pools, such as ponds or storm water storage systems. Faecal-oral transmission can also occur, particularly in children´s holiday clubs, where children may have poor hygiene practices. Giardia affects humans, and is also common among cats, dogs and birds.

Campylobacter

Common ways to contract Campylobacter are through the faecal-oral route, person to person, through sexual contact, ingestion of contaminated food or water and eating raw meat.

Norovirus

Norovirus is transmitted directly via person to person or indirectly via contaminated water and food. The source of waterborne outbreaks can include dirty swimming pool water, unhygienic tap water and dirty wells, plus ice machines. Shellfish and salads are the foods most often linked with Norwalk outbreaks, and the ingestion of raw oysters also poses a high risk of infection. Food handlers who are carrying the virus can also contaminate food.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is usually transmitted by the faecal-oral route via contaminated food or drinking water. The disease is most prevalent in developing countries and in regions with poor hygiene standards.

Cryptosporidium

Cryptosporidium infection is passed on through contaminated substances such as water, uncooked or cross-contaminated food which has been in contact with the faeces of an infected individual or animal. Other sources include untreated drinking water supplies.

Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, and at least half of all cases are caused by Norovirus. Different species of bacteria cause gastroenteritis, including E.coli, Shigella and Salmonella. Sources commonly include badly-prepared food, re-heated meat dishes, seafood, dairy and bakery products. Holidaymakers are particularly at risk if they consume improperly prepared food or contaminated water.

If you have suffered food poisoning or any other type of holiday illness, which was caused by the negligence of someone else, you can claim compensation for loss of enjoyment of your holiday and medical expenses. Contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors who specialise in travel law, and who will pay you 100% of the compensation. Working on a no win no fee basis, we cut out the middlemen by dealing with your claim directly, which speeds up the whole process. Contact us free for a claim assessment on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

holiday hotel illness in Spain Majorca and the Maldives

Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors are receiving reports of outbreaks of holiday illness at the Holiday Village Hotel in Benalmadena, Spain, the Holiday Village in Majorca and Kuredu Island Hotel in the Maldives.

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Guests are complaining that their holidays have been ruined after outbreaks of illness which included symptoms of violent diarrhoea and vomiting.

The Holiday Village hotels in Benalmadena and Majorca operate on an all-inclusive basis, where guests share the same facilities and meal arrangements. This indicates that the source of infection possibly lies within the hotel, as few guests venture out for meals.People who have become ill while staying at the Holiday Village in Benalmadena, on Spain´s Costa del Sol, include many young children. If the outbreak of illness is found to be linked to the food or the hygiene of the swimming pool, clients may be able to claim compensation. The Holiday Village in Benalmadena has 360 rooms.Holiday illness at the Kuredu Island Hotel Maldives


Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors have recently received reports that holidaymakers at the Kuredu Island Hotel, Lhaviyani Atoll, in the Maldives were struck down by illness while staying at the resort. A widespread sickness bug causing gastric illness was said to sweep through the Kuredu Island Hotel, which resulted in diarrhoea and severe vomiting. Food poisoning, Norovirus and Salmonella has not been ruled out, although it is too early to confirm this. If food poisoning is proven as the cause of the sickness outbreak at the Kuredu Island Hotel, affected holidaymakers could be entitled to substantial compensation. The hotel has 330 rooms.
Illness outbreak at Majorca Holiday Village


Reports of holiday illness have also been made by holidaymakers who stayed at the Holiday Village in C´an Picafort, Majorca during August and September, 2009. This follows similar reports in 2008, after guests complained of feeling unwell. Symptoms included severe diarrhoea and stomach upsets, plus vomiting and fever.


If you have stayed at the Holiday Village, C´an Picafort, Majorca, the Holiday Village, Benalmadena, Costa del Sol, Spain, or at the Kuredu Island Hotel in the Maldives during 2009 and have become ill during your stay, you could have a claim for compensation.


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Major health scare at the Holiday Village Turkey

Salmonella, Cryptosporidium, Campylobacter and Severe gastroenteritis struck down holidaymakers this summer at the Holiday Village, Sarigerme, Turkey, which is exclusive to First Choice for UK customers.

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BBC´s Watchdog programme last night highlighted the pain and suffering of holidaymakers who stayed at the Holiday Village, Sarigerme, on the south-west coast of Turkey, which has been linked to cases of food poisoning and holiday illness since 2005.

Victoria Shaw, 11, caught Salmonella, and her dad, Mark was taken ill with campylobacter, which is an intestinal illness often caused by undercooked meat or cross-contamination of food. Mark says he was so ill that he went to the toilet 37 times in a day, and he couldn´t climb the stairs.Watchdog sent undercover researchers to the Holiday Village, Sarigerme, Turkey, who found the hotel to be clean, but also heard about many more cases of illness at the resort, including severe diarrhoea and vomiting.

Out of a group of 21 holidaymakers from Manchester, 13 became sick while staying at the hotel, and four more developed symptoms when they returned home. One rep at the hotel suggested an unfamiliar diet was causing illness amongst guests and said: “You find the food is very oily, in comparison to the UK where it´s salty. But there´s no sort of disease or bug or anything.”
Once back in the UK, two of the affected party took stool samples to their doctor, and one tested positive for Cryptosporidium, a waterborne parasite that affects the stomach and intestine.
A spokesman for First Choice, whose company admitted liability for claims against the Holiday Village, Sarigerme, Turkey, in 2005, 2006 and 2007, said: “At First Choice, the health and well being of our customers is our primary focus and we would like to apologise to anyone who has experienced sickness whilst staying at the Holiday Village, Turkey.“The Holiday Village, Turkey, is one of the biggest and most popular resorts in our programme, with nearly 48,000 customers visiting each year. Whilst we accept than any level of sickness is unacceptable, the numbers of holidaymakers falling sick remains very low when the larger population is taken into consideration.

We closely monitor all the hotels in which we operate with a view to ensuring that the strictest health and hygiene standards are maintained. In light of the reported issues at this resort, we can confirm that we have significantly increased our checks. We have commissioned independent consultants who have undertaken three additional rigorous audits during the summer. On each occasion their reports have rated quality standards to be high, and well above the inspector´s requirements. These studies are in addition to our own audits, as well as those conducted by other hygiene specialists instructed by the hotel management.”

If you have suffered any type of illness at the Holiday Village, Sarigerme, Turkey, including food poisoning, sickness or diarrhoea, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you claim compensation immediately. We are experts in holiday illness and accident compensation claims, and our professional team will guide you through the compensation claims process. At Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors we specialise in travel law and we work on a no win no fee basis so 100% of the compensation goes to you. Call us free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online form.

Hell´s Kitchen

Food poisoning can be fatal


Food poisoning in the UK is increasing. The number of cases of Salmonella has remained high in the past few years, and Campylobacter cases have doubled.
Better training of food handlers needs to take place, and better care must be taken to ensure food is kept at the proper temperatures. Cross contamination is also a big problem which needs to be addressed.

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Bacillus cereus


This is a spore forming bacteria which is often found in rice from take-away restaurants. Symptoms of Bacillus cereus include diarrhoea and abdominal cramps between 6-15 hours after consumption of contaminated food. Nausea may occur and symptoms usually last 24 hours.


Source of Bacillus cereus


You can contract the disease from meat, milk, vegetables and fish, but outbreaks have normally been associated with rice, potato, pasta and cheese products. Sauces, puddings, soups, casseroles, pastries and salads can also be contaminated.


Campylobacter


Campylobacter is a group of spiral-shaped bacteria that can cause disease in humans and animals. Most human illness is caused by Campylobacter jejuni. Birds carry this illness without becoming ill themselves. Proper cooking, milk pasteurising and chlorination of water will all kill bacteria. This is the most common cause of acute bacterial diarrhoea in the UK. Symptoms include diarrhoea, cramping, abdominal pain and fever within 2-5 days after exposure, and can include nausea and vomiting.


Sources of Campylobacter


Raw or undercooked meat and poultry, offal, contaminated water or milk. Contamination is usually from excreta of birds, cattle and family pets. 40,000 cases are reported annually in the UK.


Clostridium perfringens


This is distributed throughout the environment and is normally found in human and animal intestines. The illness is caused by bacteria releasing toxins in the digestive canal. Symptoms include intense abdominal cramps and diarrhoea, and usually lasts less than 24 hours. It can last up to two weeks in severe cases. The illness can be mistaken with 24-hour flu.


Food sources


Meat, meat products and gravy are usually implicated with food poisoning caused by clostridium perfringens. The young and the elderly are most at risk.


Clostridium botulinum


Clostridium botulinum causes severe food poisoning, and is caused by the ingestion of foods containing the neurotoxin formed from bacteria. The illness is rare but can be fatal and can be destroyed by heating at 80ºC for at least 10 minutes. Symptoms can show up 4 hours to 8 days after ingestion, and include weakness, vertigo, double vision, difficulty in speaking, swallowing and breathing, muscle weakness and constipation. Paralysis and death can follow between 18 and 36 hours later if untreated.


Food source


Incriminated foods include: tinned or vacuum-packed food.


Cryptosporidium parvum


Members of this family are parasites from the intestinal tracts of fish, reptiles, birds and mammals. Cryptosporidium is passed in the faeces and is common in drinking water which originated from drainage of agricultural land. Symptoms usually include short term diarrhoea unless you suffer from a compromised immune system which can make the illness more severe.


Escherichia coli (E coli)


Normally found in animal and human intestines, E coli can be serious. One group of bacteria cause severe infantile diarrhoea and another cause traveller´s diarrhoea. Food sources include undercooked minced beef and unpasteurised milk. The elderly or very young can develop anaemia and renal failure. Symptoms include abdominal pain, fever, diarrhoea and vomiting and normally show between 10 and 72 hours after ingestion and last between 1 and 5 days.


Avoid E.coli


Ensure all meat is cooked thoroughly and juices run clear when spiked. Always avoid unpasteurised milk and separate raw and cooked foods to prevent cross contamination. Disinfect all surfaces and utensils used for food preparation. Wash hands regularly and always use a disinfectant hand wash.


Food source



Foods often incriminated include soft cheese, but the main contamination comes from food handlers.


Giardia lamblia


Giardia lamblia is a parasite which exists in two forms and lives in the small intestine, and is passed through faeces. Symptoms include severe diarrhoea from contaminated food or water.


Listeria monocytogenes


Listeria monocytogenes is a food-borne illness which is often transmitted to ready-to-eat foods, and is widely found in sewage and decaying vegetable matter. To avoid listeria always wash salads before use, never eat chilled products after the sell by date, and ensure your fridge is kept at the correct temperature. The onset of symptoms is normally 8 days to 3 months, and they include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Meningitis and blood poisoning can occur in pregnant women. Antibiotic treatment is effective.



Food source


Foods known to cause listeria include: salads, sandwiches, paté, cooked meat and ready meals. Other suspected foods include milk, ice cream, raw and smoked fish and soft cheese.


Salmonella


Salmonella is found in animals, including poultry and pigs and environmental sources include water, soil, insects, kitchen surfaces, animal faeces, raw meats and raw seafood. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, fever and headache and normally start 6 to 48 hours after infection.


Shigella


Shigella is found in the intestine of man and other animals, and is also known as bacillary dysentery. Symptoms include diarrhoea, fever, vomiting and abdominal pain and can start 12 hours to 2 days after infection. Foods incriminated include salads, raw vegetables, milk and dairy products, poultry and contaminated water.


Norwalk Virus


Norwalk Virus is an intestinal infection which occurs in outbreaks and is normally associated with shellfish. The virus is passed in the stool of infected persons and people get infected by swallowing stool-contaminated food or water. Other sources of infection include salads, eggs, ice and ready to eat foods. Norwalk is more common in adults and older children and symptoms normally appear within 10 days. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach
cramps.
Anyone can get Norwalk virus infection, but it may be more common in adults and older children. Illness normally lasts 24 to 60 hours.

Five star holiday hell in Egypt

A couple are mounting a legal action over a holiday nightmare in Egypt.

David and Judith Harle were expecting to spend two weeks in luxury at the Hazua Beach Hotel in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, but instead found themselves battling against sickness bugs which ruined their holiday.


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David, who works for TMD in Hartlepool, and Judith, a medical receptionist, spent £2,000 on the holiday of a lifetime in May, and quickly fell ill with stomach pains.

The couple are now taking action against Tour Operators, Thomas Cook.
Said David: “It was an absolute nightmare, and the holiday was totally ruined.

“I had never been to Egypt before and based on this experience, I won´t be going back.”

He also added: “My symptoms were so bad they left me dehydrated and I had to get an injection from the on-site clinic.
“We were both stuck at the hotel, and watching other people falling ill around us.”

It is claimed that undercooked food caused the food poisoning outbreak.
A spokesman for Thomas Cook UK and Ireland said: “We take all reports of illness very seriously so we were very concerned to hear that Mr and Mrs Harle became unwell whilst they were on holiday.

“As a priority we are undertaking a full investigation with the hotel and our resort team and are liaising with the solicitor representing the couple.”

Holiday illness nightmare in Turkey

A family has told of their holiday illness nightmare at a Turkish hotel, where four of them fell ill within a few days.

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Viven Hingley, fiancé Stephen Woodcock and their three children jetted off for a dream holiday to the Holiday Village in Turkey on 22nd June.

By the second week, holiday illness had affected Stephen, 43, Caris 14, Aiden 13 and Alisha, 8.The family soon discovered that other people at the same hotel had the same symptoms, and salmonella poisoning was suspected.

Viven, 42 said: “It was strange because the hotel was lovely. There were inspectors always checking around and the place looked spotless.“The only thing my children noticed was food left uncovered and people tipping fresh food over the leftover food rather than using fresh dishes.“Then in the second week my daughter started to feel off-colour, had a sore throat and felt lethargic.“Then my other daughter, son and fiancé got it and we were also rushing to the toilet with diarrhoea, feeling dizzy and had terrible stomach pains. It was a nightmare.”
When the family returned home they contacted a holiday illness solicitor specialising in travel law, and cases of salmonella were reported at the same hotel from as far back as 2005.

A spokesman for First Choice, the tour operator responsible for sending people to the hotel said: “At First Choice the health and safety of our customers is our primary focus.

“We closely monitor all the hotels which we operate to ensure the strictest health, safety, hygiene and comfort levels are maintained.”Vivien said: “I would advise people to be careful and to do some research before going to this hotel. It needs to be closed down and cleaned properly.”

8 Hurt after airline engine fire in Paris

Eight passengers were injured on Wednesday after an airbus caught fire at Orly Airport, Paris.
One of the engines caught fire just before takeoff, and the Vueling flight to Alicante was grounded.

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No information was available about the age of the plane or when the last maintenance check was carried out.An airport spokesman said fire crews reached the aircraft quickly and put out the blaze. All 165 passengers got out safely, but airport medical personnel treated the injured passenger for minor injuries, sustained when they were sliding down the evacuation slides.

“People were pushing, and I landed in a slide and I injured myself, but it is nothing,” Sylvie Rousseau, a passenger on the plane, told Reuters. “I think I pulled a ligament.”

Vueling said the affected passengers boarded another plane which left Paris Orly at 3 p.m. and landed in Alicante at 5 p.m.

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E.coli outbreak linked to local restaurant near Wrexham

New mother, Karen Morrisroe-Clutton was admitted to Maelor Hospital, Wrexham on Monday after a blood test showed she was infected with E.coli.

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Karen Morrisroe-Clutton, 32, and a vegetarian, had to be placed in a medically-induced coma after contracting a serious strain of the infection.A three-year-old girl is also being treated for renal failure at Alder Hey children's hospital in Liverpool, after contracting E.coli 0157.

Two other people have been diagnosed with E.coli but not admitted to hospital, and the outbreak is being linked to a takeaway restaurant in the village of Llay near Wrexham.

Paul Clutton, husband of Karen, said she had eaten a vegetarian burger from Ali´s Takeaway in Llay a week before falling ill.

Mrs Morrisroe-Clutton´s mother, Rose said: “Karen´s health has improved slightly but she is not out of danger yet.”

An official closure notice was put on the door of the small takeaway shop which read that the business had been “implicated in an outbreak of food poisoning.”

Mrs Morrisroe-Clutton developed diarrhoea, sickness and then began passing blood, which turned out to be the most virulent form of E.coli 0157.

She was immediately admitted to hospital suffering dehydration, followed by seizures. Her breathing stopped temporarily. After a marginal improvement, the sedation was lightened on Saturday.

Said Mr Clutton: "I said something to her and she opened her eyes and tried to respond, which the doctors said was a good sign.

Marco Polo cruise ship passengers must take advice

Victims of the Marco Polo Cruise ship sickness outbreak have been urged to take professional advice before accepting any payout from the cruise ship operator.

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Experts in travel law have advised passengers who were ill onboard the Marco Polo, where an outbreak of Norovirus occurred, just two days into the cruise, to think very carefully before accepting any offer of a refund from the tour operator, Transocean Tours. Passengers could be entitled to a much more than the £2,000 per person refund which is being offered, plus any money spent onboard the ship for food, drink and medical expenses.

The Marco Polo had to dock at Cromarty Firth just 48 hours after the cruise had set off, and passengers could sue the tour operator for loss of enjoyment of the holiday, discomfort, pain and medical expenses. Passengers who suffered norovirus onboard the Marco Polo Cruise Ship are advised to contact a personal injury solicitor who specialises in holiday illness compensation to assess their claim.

Said Richard Farnworth of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors: “At first glance it may have seemed an attractive offer for passengers to get their money back from Transocean Tours, but the passengers could be entitled to higher sums of compensation for the suffering caused on board the ship. Some passengers may even go on to suffer long term illness as a result of the outbreak of Norovirus on the Marco Polo, which means they have been under compensated from the tour operator.

“Every passenger affected on The Marco Polo Cruise Ship should seek legal help and advice before accepting the offer from Transocean Tours. Once they have accepted it, they won´t be able to make any further claim for which they may be entitled.”The Marco Polo returned to port in Tilbury, Essex, where the remaining passengers were offered a refund as a gesture of goodwill from the cruise operators.

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Incoming passengers screened for swine flu

Passengers arriving at UK airports and ports are now being screened for Swine Flu, if suspected of having the virus. The NHS has been swamped by Swine Flu Cases, and 160 countries worldwide have now been affected.

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Britain´s Port authorities have started screening incoming passengers for the first time, as the NHS intensive care services have been swamped with a huge rise in swine flu cases.
Demand for critical care beds is expected to outstrip the numbers available by 130%, particularly in units designed to treat children.Over 160 British citizens have been held in quarantine in China, Singapore, India and Egypt after swine flu fears. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office have also said it is likely that others will be held in quarantine over suspicions that they have the H1N1 virus.

Breaking news about swine flu includes:

• Health workers and immigration officials at UK airports and other port authorities have been instructed to be on the look-out for passengers with flu symptoms which could be swine flu infection.

• A 26-year old pregnant woman from Scotland was “gravely ill” after suffering a severe infection, and is now in Sweden receiving specialist blood treatment.

• Sainsbury´s have opted-out of distributing antiviral medication as part of the national service in its stores, after fears that swine-flu sufferers would spread the disease in the shops.

• The Swine Flu Hotline and an advertising campaign has just begun and will advertise the National Pandemic Flu Service. The campaign has cost £2.5 million to set up.

• Last week the number of flu infections doubled in Britain with an estimated 100,000 people falling victim to Swine Flu.

• Hospitals on the South East coast, the South West, East of England and East Midlands are likely to become “quickly exhausted” if cases continue to rise throughout winter as expected.

• The World Health Organisation announced that people in 160 countries are now affected by Swine Flu, and has predicted that there are likely to be 2 billion cases globally during the pandemic.

If you think you have been exposed to Swine Flu on holiday, and have not been given accurate information about the risk from your tour operator, you may be able to claim compensation for medical expenses and lack of enjoyment of your holiday. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Incoming UK passengers screened for Swine Flu

Passengers arriving at UK airports and other ports are now being screened for Swine Flu, if suspected of having the virus. The NHS has been swamped by Swine Flu Cases, and 160 countries worldwide have now been affected.

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Britain´s Port authorities have started screening incoming passengers for the first time, as the NHS intensive care services have been swamped with a huge rise in swine flu cases.
Demand for critical care beds is expected to outstrip the numbers available by 130%, particularly in units designed to treat children.Over 160 British citizens have been held in quarantine in China, Singapore, India and Egypt after swine flu fears. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office have also said it is likely that others will be held in quarantine over suspicions that they have the H1N1 virus.

Breaking news about swine flu includes:

• Health workers and immigration officials at UK airports and other port authorities have been instructed to be on the look-out for passengers with flu symptoms which could be swine flu infection.

• A 26-year old pregnant woman from Scotland was “gravely ill” after suffering a severe infection, and is now in Sweden receiving specialist blood treatment.

• Sainsbury´s have opted-out of distributing antiviral medication as part of the national service in its stores, after fears that swine-flu sufferers would spread the disease in the shops.

• The Swine Flu Hotline and an advertising campaign has just begun and will advertise the National Pandemic Flu Service. The campaign has cost £2.5 million to set up.

• Last week the number of flu infections doubled in Britain with an estimated 100,000 people falling victim to Swine Flu.

• Hospitals on the South East coast, the South West, East of England and East Midlands are likely to become “quickly exhausted” if cases continue to rise throughout winter as expected.

• The World Health Organisation announced that people in 160 countries are now affected by Swine Flu, and has predicted that there are likely to be 2 billion cases globally during the pandemic.

If you think you have been exposed to Swine Flu on holiday, and have not been given accurate information about the risk from your tour operator, you may be able to claim compensation for medical expenses and lack of enjoyment of your holiday. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve.

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Holiday Headaches and holiday illness

Headaches are no joke. They involve mild to severe pain, in one or more parts of the head and neck. Most headaches are mild, but cause irritation amongst sufferers. Severe headaches need to be treated with drugs and possibly life-style changes.

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What causes headaches?

There is no single cause of headaches, but a number of causes have been identified and fall into two main categories. These are:

Tension headache

Tension headaches result from the contraction of head and neck muscles, and account for more than 70% of all headaches. Headaches occur in people of either sex and at any age but are most common in adults and teenagers. Tension headaches usually occur as a result of stress, fatigue, poor posture, eye strain, and too much tobacco and alcohol. Women are also prone to tension headaches before and after a menstrual period.

Migraine headache

Migraine is the cause of 20% all headaches. This type of headache occurs when blood vessels in the head and neck constrict, and result in a decrease of blood flow in the head. Migraine can cause severe pain on one side of the head, causing sufferers to feel sick and sensitive to light and sound. Chronic migraine affects more men than women. Factors associated with migraine headache are prolonged muscle tension and stress, a family history of migraine, excessive alcohol use, smoking, a lack of sleep and the use of oral contraceptives. Certain foods including chocolate, nuts and cheese, red wine and smoked fish, plus food containing artificial sweeteners can all contribute to migraine headaches. Migraine headache can last from few hours to a few days.

Migraine headache - when should you consult a doctor?

Most headaches can be cured by over-the-counter pain relief tablets, or a good night´s sleep. If you suffer chronic headaches, however, you should seek the advice of your GP, who will discuss possible causes and prevention with you. You should contact your doctor immediately if your headache is accompanied by nausea and vomiting, loss of memory, tiredness, a high fever, a stiff neck, convulsions, vision disturbances, loss of balance, loss of feeling in your arms and legs and difficulty communicating.

If you have suffered headaches after a fall or accident on holiday, you may be able to claim compensation when you return to the UK if the accident was not your fault. If you think you have a claim, contact a personal injury solicitor who specialises in holiday accident and illness claims to see if you are eligible to make a claim for compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help. We work on a no win no fee basis and we specialise in holiday accident and injury compensation claims.

How does the doctor make a diagnosis?

If you suffer severe headaches or migraine headaches, your doctor will ask you about your family medical history and also assess your diet and lifestyle, and decide whether to carry out further more detailed tests, including possible head scans (CT scan), an X-ray on the head, a temporal artery biopsy or even a lumbar puncture by a specialist.

What kind of treatment is available for a migraine headache?

If you suffer regular severe headaches, your doctor will decide what treatment to administer. Keep a note of the dates and times of headaches over a period of 3 months. Note when the pain started and how long it lasted, whether you had eaten or drunk anything just previously to the headache starting and whether you were taking any particular medicines before the onset of the headache. Also note weather conditions and, if you are a woman, how close to your menstrual cycle you are when the headaches are at their worse. By process of elimination you may be able to avoid certain foods/medicines which cause the headaches. For milder headaches, paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen are usually effective for pain relief. Prescription medicines are more effective for chronic migraines and severe headaches. Some over-the-counter medicines for migraine also contain anti-sickness drugs.

Your doctor may prescribe a preventive treatment if migraine attacks are especially frequent. Aspirin should not be given to children under 16 years of age, unless on the advice of a doctor.The above mentioned medicines should never be given to children unless you are advised to do so by your GP.

If you suffer from headaches what can you do to help yourself?

If you suffer from regular headaches:

• Avoid excessive use of alcohol and tobacco.

• Always consider your posture while sitting and working. The type of chair you use is important, and should be one that maximises comfort and good posture, and should be adjusted to a comfortable position that supports you.

• Perform regular relaxation techniques.

• Take plenty of fresh air and regular exercise.

• Many people find that taking natural herbal treatments is very effective at reducing or preventing headaches. Most herbal treatments and remedies needs to be taken daily – even if no headache is present – to have an effect. For migraine headaches, symptoms can be reduced by:

• Relaxing in a quiet room with the lights turned off.

• Avoiding food or drink in your diet that have been identified as having possible factors associated with migraine headaches, and avoiding noisy environments and loud music.Holiday illness abroad can be a nightmare. If you have suffered a holiday illness or accident that was not your fault, contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors when you return to the UK. We will help you claim compensation for a holiday package nightmare, food poisoning on board a cruise ship or any type of holiday accident or illness that was not your fault. Contact us free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.Holiday illness constipation

Flagyl tablets and holiday sickness abroad

Main use of Flagyl tablets and how they work

Flagyl tablets are prescribed for bacterial infections, and contain the active ingredient, Metronidazole, which is a type of medicine called an antibiotic. Metronidazole is used to treat bacterial infections and micro-organisms called protozoa. Contracting bacterial infections and holiday illness abroad is not uncommon.

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Metronidazole works by entering bacterial cells and changing the genetic material, or DNA. By killing the micro-organisms, the bacterial infection clears up, and is common in the gut, bones, the pelvic cavity and the gums. Leg ulcers and pressure sores can also be treated with Metronidazole, when they are affected by anaerobic bacteria.

Used to prevent infection after surgery also, Metronidazole can also be used to penetrate the brain and treat brain abcesses. A doctor or medic would normally take a tissue sample from the infected area to make sure Metronidazole will help cure it, before prescribing the drug. Flaygyl tablets are taken orally, and Metonidazole must be administered by suppository or via a drip when oral administration is not possible. If you think you have suffered a holiday illness that was not your fault, after medical treatment, you should contact a personal injury solicitor in the UK on your return.

What are Flagyl tablets and Metronidazole commonly used for?
• Treating infections with anaerobic bacteria after surgery, particularly gynaecological or gut surgery
• Bacterial infection of the blood (septicaemia or blood poisoning)
• Bacterial infection of the blood following childbirth (puerperal fever/sepsis)
• Serious cases of pneumonia
• Bacterial bone infections
• Abdominal bacteria infections, often causing abscess in the pelvic cavity
• Abscess in the pelvic cavity, usually a result of an abdominal infection
• Bacterial infection causing inflammation of the connective tissue and muscle around the uterus
• Abscesses in the brain
• Dental infections
• Painful inflammation gum ulcers
• Bacteria infected leg ulcers
• Pressure sores caused by bacterial infection
• Bacterial infection of the vagina
• Protozoal infection of the urinary organs or genitals
• Protozoal infection of the intestine (amoebiasis or amoebic dysentry)
• Parasitic gut infection caused by the protozoa Giardia lamblia (giardiasis)

Warning about Metronidazole and Flagyl tablets

• Metronidazole tablets must be taken with plenty of water with or after food. The tablets should be swallowed whole and not chewed.

• Never drink alcohol while taking antibiotics, and for at least 48 hours after finishing the course, as this can cause unpleasant symptoms such as hot flushes, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting and headaches, and can negate the effects of the drug.

• This medicine may cause various side effects that could impair your mental or physical ability to drive safely or to operate machinery. You should be aware of how you react to this medicine before driving or operating machinery, or avoid driving all together.

• Ensure that you finish the prescribed course of any antibiotic, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor, even if you feel better or it seems the infection has cleared up. Stopping the course early increases the chance that the infection will come back and that the bacteria will grow resistant to the antibiotic. Holiday illness and accidents are not uncommon, and if you have suffered a bacterial illness that was caused by somebody else, you may be able to claim compensation from your holiday tour operator when you return to the UK.

• If you are treated for more than 10 days it is recommended that you are monitored by your doctor when you return to the UK, who may carry out tests to check for side effects and also to ensure the medicine you are prescribed is effective. If you suffer illness on holiday abroad, always keep copies of all prescriptions to show to your doctor in the UK. Holiday illness, where serious, is likely to be treated in your holiday destination, but follow-up checks and further medical assessments should be sought when you return to England. Holiday illness and accidents are often caused by other people, or occur as the result of negligence by holiday tour operators. You can now claim compensation for your holiday illness or accident when you return to the UK by contacting a personal injury solicitor, who specialises in holiday illness and accident as soon as possible. Use a no win no fee personal injury solicitor who will pay you 100% of any compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors are experts in the field of holiday illness and accident compensation claims. Contact us for free legal advice, a free assessment of your holiday illness claim and even an up-front payment of £100.00 when we accept your claim.

Use Flagyl tablets and Metronidazole with caution if you suffer from:

• Decreased liver function

• Brain disease that has occurred as a result of liver disease• Hereditary blood disorders
Metronidazole and Flagyl should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you think you may have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Medicines to avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you suffer holiday illness or accident abroad while pregnant, you need to be particularly careful what medicines you may be prescribed. However, some medicines are completely safe, as long as the benefits to the mother outweigh any risk to the unborn child. Never use any medicine you are unsure about and if you are planning a holiday abroad during your pregnancy, ask advice from your doctor about prescription and none-prescription medicines which are safe for you to use. Holiday illness and accidents are not uncommon, and you should be aware of safe medicines to take in case of illness on holiday abroad. If you suffer a holiday illness which was caused by another person, you may well be able to claim compensation from a personal injury solicitor in the UK. Choose one which pays cash up front when they accept your claim, work on a no win no fee basis and ensure that you get 100% of any holiday illness compensation.

• The safety of Metronidazole and Flagyl during pregnancy has not been fully established. It should only be used during pregnancy if considered essential by your doctor if no safer antibiotics are suitable or available. High dosage regimens should be avoided. Seek medical advice from your doctor before taking any antibiotic while pregnant.

• This medicine passes into breast milk, and for that reason should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers. High dosage should be avoided unless the mother stops breastfeeding during the course. Seek medical advice from your doctor. Metronidazole and Flagyl label warnings

Surprisingly, the instructions printed on medicine bottles, are not always read thoroughly, and can result in the wrong dosage being taken over a long period of time. Important instructions, when taking Metronidazole and Flagyl tablets include:

• Take this medication with or after food.
• This medication is to be swallowed whole, not chewed.
• This medication is to be taken with plenty of water.
• Avoid all alcoholic drink whilst taking this medication.
• Take at regular intervals, as instructed, and always complete the prescribed course unless otherwise directed by a doctor.

Holiday illness compensation and side effects of Metronidazole and Flagyl

You may be prescribed Flagyl tablets after a holiday illness in Austria, Belarus, Malta, Greece, Spain, France, Portugal, Turkey, Hungary, Cyprus or any other holiday destination worldwide. You may have contracted a bacterial infection and suffered holiday illness on a cruise ship in Egypt, The Dominican Republic or while cruising the Caribbean. Always be aware of the side-effects of any medicine you may be prescribed after suffering holiday illness.
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with Flagyl and Metronidazole. Remember, these are possible side effects, and will not occur in everyone who takes this medicine.

• Diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or mild abdominal pain
• Unpleasant taste sensation
• A furry or inflamed tongue/mouth
• Loss of appetite
• An itchy rash
• Severe swelling of the lips or face
• Drowsiness/Dizziness
• Headache/Visual disturbance
• Shaky movements and some confusion
• Skin rashes
• Pain in the muscles or joints
• A darkening of the urine
• Liver disorders
• A disorder of the peripheral nerves can occur called peripheral neuropathy. This can cause weakness and numbness.
• A decrease in the number of white blood cells in the blood, known as leucopenia
• Seizures

The drug´s manufacturer may list other side effects. Always read the information provided with the medicine, and/or check with your GP before taking it, if you have any concerns at all. Holiday illness and accidents happen more regularly than people think. If you have suffered a holiday illness or accident which occurred after negligence by other people or by your tour operator, you can claim compensation for personal injury and for lack of enjoyment of your holiday. Don´t suffer in silence. You can claim compensation when you return to the UK, by contacting a personal injury solicitor who works on a no win no fee basis. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors are experts in holiday illness and accident compensation claims. We cut out the middlemen and work quickly to get you the holiday illness compensation you deserve. Make as many notes as possible, with dates, times and doctor´s prescriptions to help your compensation claim when you return to the UK.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

If you have suffered illness or accident on holiday, t is important to tell the doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Flagyl or Metronidazole . Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. People become ill every year by combining drugs and medicines which are bad combinations.

Metronidazole may enhance the anti-blood-clotting effect of anticoagulant medicines such as warfarin and nicoumalone, and this may increase the risk of bleeding. If you are taking an anticoagulant medicine your blood clotting time should be monitored during treatment with a course of metronidazole, and your doctor may need to reduce your anticoagulant dose. If you have any cause for concern, before taking Metronidazole, speak to you doctor.
Metronidazole can increase the blood levels of the following medicines:

• Ciclosporin (people taking ciclosporin may need their ciclosporin blood level and kidney function monitored while taking a course of metronidazole)
• Fluorouracil (also known as 5-FU, this is an anti-cancer medicine; its side effects are increased by metronidazole, but not its anti-cancer effects)
• Lithium (people taking lithium should have their lithium blood level and kidney function monitored while taking a course of metronidazole)
• Phenytoin.

Barbiturates, such as the anti-epileptic medicine, phenobarbital, decrease the blood level of metronidazole and may make it less effective at treating infection. Your doctor may prescribe you a larger than normal dose of metronidazole if you are taking a barbiturate.If metronidazole is also taken with disulfiram, psychotic symptoms including confusion can result, plus feelings of paranoia and hallucinations. Wherever possible, this combination should be avoided.
Holiday illness, Metronidazole and the contraceptive pill

If you are taking an oral contraceptive pill, or are using contraceptive patches, there is a low risk that this antibiotic could make the contraceptive less effective against pregnancy. Although the risk is very low, the Family Planning Association recommends that women using metronidazole and taking the contraceptive pill, should use an additional contraceptive such as condoms, while using the antibiotic and up to 7 days after the course has finished.
If these seven days run beyond the end of a pill packet, a new packet should be started without a break. If the seven days run beyond the 3 weeks of a patch cycle, a new cycle should be started immediately without a break.

If you have suffered holiday illness or accident that was not your fault, you can claim compensation with Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors when you get back to the UK. We are specialists in holiday accidents and illness compensation and we leave no stone unturned to get you the compensation you deserve. You pay nothing as we work on a no win no fee basis. Our friendly team will walk you through the holiday illness compensation claims process and we will give you a free claim assessment. For further free information call us free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form. No obligation and no cost to you.

Marco Polo Cruise Ship Scotland Norovirus

Man dies after norovirus outbreak on the Marco Polo cruise ship


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A 74 year old man has died after nearly 200 people were struck down with suspected noroviruson board the Marco Polo cruise ship.As the ship was docking in Invergordon, Scotland on Monday, the man died of a heart attack. It has not been confirmed if he was already suffering from norovirus although reports say he was vomiting violently the previous night. Four other passengers are being treated in hospital with suspected nororvirus, which can be contracted through contaminated food and water.Operators of the cruise ship, Transocean Tours, said the man´s death was unrelated to the virus outbreak, and that the ship had been inspected by local health officials. However a total of 150 people were suffering symptoms including sickness and abdominal cramps.Local doctors and nurses have boarded the Marco Polo to assist the ship´s doctor and four passengers are being treated at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. Passengers who left the ship on Saturday were also reported to have been struck down with sickness and stomach cramps. Passengers have complained about the lack of information from crew on board the Marco Polo, and have stated they were ´kept in the dark´ about other passengers becoming ill on a previous voyage. One passenger, who became ill on the previous Marco Polo voyage was said to be ´gobsmacked´ to realise a second outbreak had taken place in the last few days. She said: ´Surely there should have been preventative measures and the ship should have been thoroughly cleaned before setting sail again?

The European Health Insurance Card – don´t leave home without it

Not a replacement for full and comprehensive travel insurance, but still a vital document, the European Health Insurance Card should always be carried when you are on holiday in Europe. The card is designed to take advantage of reciprocal medical arrangements between countries in the European Economic Area (EEA), and covers you for certain medical bills if you suffer accident or injury abroad.

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Fifteen member states of the European Community, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland (limited use) are covered by the European Health Insurance Card. If you or your dependants are suddenly taken ill in any of the countries in the EEA, or if you have an accident, you will receive free or reduced-cost emergency treatment on the production of a valid card. If you suffer an accident or injury which was not your fault, while travelling in the EEA, you can claim holiday illness or accident compensation when you return to the UK. However, this card will cover your medical bills (every country may have slightly different rules), when you are abroad. You will receive emergency treatment on the same terms as nationals of the country you are visiting, and each country has specific conditions as to what medical expenses are actually covered.Details of your cover with the European Health Insurance card can be checked before you travel, as each country is different.

How to apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

Main UK post offices have leaflets available, entitled ´Health advice for travellers.´ Fill in the application form, in accordance with advice in the leaflet and hand over the completed form at the post office. The card is free, and you can also apply online for it.
Keep the card safe, along with your passport and carry it with you when travelling in the EEA. Remember that this card:

1.Replaces the old E-forms but offers the same entitlements

2. Holds no electronic or clinical data, but shows your name, date of birth and a personal ID number

3. Is valid for up to 5 years (when issued in the UK – different countries have different rules regarding this)

4. Can be applied for in person, by phone or by e-mail

5. This card is not a replacement for fully comprehensive holiday medical insurance, and you could still be expected to pay for some of your treatment on production of the card.
If you have suffered an unexpected illness or holiday accident that was not your fault you may be able to claim holiday accident and illness compensation when you return to the UK. Contact a personal injury solicitor in the UK who specialises in holiday accidents and illness and who works on a no win no fee basis – which means no cost to you.


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Holiday hot spots or holiday hell spots? Health and hygiene abroad

Although holiday health and hygiene standards have improved generally over the past few years, you can still fall victim to food poisoning, norovirus and poolside accidents on holiday. The vast majority of resort hotels in Spain, Turkey, France, Germany, Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Belgium, Holland, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden, Italy and the rest of Europe, demonstrate high standards of health and safety, and holiday illness is not a problem. However, other package tour hotels are found lacking, and some should never appear in holiday brochures. Tour operators have a responsibility to holidaymakers to ensure health and safety standards are high, and that the well-being and health of the visitor is high on the list of priorities. You can claim compensation for holiday illness or accident in Malta, Spain, Portugal, France, Turkey or any EU country when you return to the UK if it was caused through the negligence of the tour operator or the holiday package hotel.

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Be as vigilant and as careful on holiday as you would be at home, and always consider:

1. Eat undercooked or raw chicken and pork, which is a major cause of food poisoning in holiday package hotels. Always check chicken, pork and hamburgers are thoroughly cooked on the hotel barbecue before eating. Salads and desserts should be covered and kept chilled.

2. Always drink bottled water

3. Never swim in a dirty swimming pool with cloudy, or untreated water

4. Check cutlery is clean and don´t eat off a dirty restaurant table. Food that is left on plates attracts flies

5. Never eat reheated food which may have been served the day before (hotel package buffets are particularly hazardous when food is reheated and reserved on a regular basis)

6. Never eat food that has been left out at room temperature, open to the elements and open to flies. Seafood, mayonnaise and fish is particularly vulnerable to bacterial if not kept at the proper temperatures If health and safety standards in your holiday hotel are not up to standard, complain to your holiday rep or to the hotel manager. It is unlikely you would eat food that has been left out for hours in a UK hotel, so don´t accept it in your holiday hotel. Norovirus and food poisoning are one of the most common forms of holiday illness in holiday hotel package tours and on cruise ships. If you have suffered holiday illness through no fault of your own, on a holiday package tour, or on board a cruise ship, contact a no win, no fee personal injury solicitor when you get back to the UK, who can get you the compensation you deserve.

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Top tips for a safe holiday

Health and safety on holiday is just as important on holiday as it is in the UK. Health requirements for every country should be made clear in your holiday brochure, or from your travel agent. If you are unsure whether you need vaccinations, particularly for a trip to a developing country, contact your GP well in advance of your travel date. The majority of travellers to Turkey, Greece, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Cyprus, Sweden, Denmark and other worldwide destination return healthy, refreshed and unscathed, but holiday illness can ruin your trip. Good organisation and preparation should prevent you from suffering any major problems on your holiday package tour. Always remember:

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1. If you take regular medication, get a good supply from your GP before travelling.

2. Make sure you have plenty of rehydration sachets and medicine for gastric illness and diarrhoea, which are common complaints on holiday.

3. If you think you may need vaccinations, see your GP at least 6 weeks before travelling. If you are unsure about vaccinations, ask advice from your doctor.

4. Check the Department of Health website for any additional information which may be useful about the country you are travelling to.

5. Ensure your medication is legal in the country you are travelling to.

6. Thoroughly check different rules regarding hand baggage and medication with your airline before leaving for the airport.

7. If you are taking regular medication with you, also take a prescription and a letter from your GP

Most important to remember is, if you are travelling to another EU country, make sure you are carrying a European Health Insurance card which means, in the event of a holiday illness or accident, you are covered for health care in: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

Where holiday illness is concerned, prevention is much better than cure. With an increase in budget flights, most European destinations are much more accessible to tourists than they used to be. Along with an increase in holidaymakers comes an increase in holiday accidents and illness. If you suffer a holiday accident or illness abroad, you can now claim compensation from a personal injury solicitor who specialises in holiday illness when you return to the UK. If you think you have a claim for compensation, contact a personal injury solicitor who specialises in holiday illness and accidents and who works on a no win no fee basis, which means no cost to you.
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Claiming for holiday illness, injury or accidents in Spain, Turkey, France, Cyprus, Greece, Portugal, Malta, Poland or any EU country can be difficult. Holiday claims expert, Anne Thomson of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, has over 20 years experience of dealing with clients who have fallen ill or sustained injuries abroad. Anne´s background and customer service skills ensure clients are dealt with in a professional and sympathetic manner. Her knowledge and expertise in the specialised area of travel law is second to none. Tour operators often offer clients less compensation than they deserve, and it is essential that you contact us before you accept any payment. Your claim will then be assessed and you will be advised by Anne and her highly trained team how to proceed. For more information or to make a claim Call us FREE on 080001 54321, or fill in the claim form.

Hotel hazards at the swimming pool

Hotel swimming pools can be the most dangerous place for your children to play. Holidaymakers in Spain, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Malta and Portugal are all at risk from unsafe swimming pools, and children drown every year in neglected pools. If you have suffered a holiday illness or injury in the swimming pool, due to cracked tiles around the complex or dirty water causing ear infections, you may be able to claim compensation when you return to the UK.

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To reduce the risk of holiday injury or illness around the swimming pool, always remember:

1. The floor of the pool must always be visible from the side, and no objects should be placed in the pool, under the water

2. The water should be clear. Never enter the pool if the water is cloudy.

3. If chemicals and cleaning fluid have recently been added to the pool, the whole area should be roped off until it is safe to swim. Ensure your children don´t enter the pool until it is safe to do so.

4. Children´s pools must always be supervised and situated well away from deep water

5. Never leave children alone in the pool. Even the best swimmers can get into difficulty if they are accidentally hit or trapped underwater.

6. A visible and strong barrier should separate the children´s pool from the adult pool if they form part of the same area. The depth of the pool should be clearly marked all the way around.

7. Avoid diving into the pool unless you are sure of the depth. Don´t rely on poolside signs, as you could misread them. Some of the most serious swimming pool accidents are caused by people diving in to shallow water.

8. Depth markings must be accurate, prominent and regularly featured around the pool.

9. Test the pool when you first arrive for hidden drops, ledges and steep changes in depth.

10. Well trained pool attendants should be supervising the pool area from the time it opens to the time it closes.

11. Slippery and cracked tiles are particularly hazardous around the pool area, and hotels in Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Spain, France and Italy have a responsibility to keep the pool areas safe. Never run around the pool complex.

12. Ensure slides and diving boards are situated over a deep part of the pool and that the equipment is securely fixed to the floor.

13. Never swim after eating a big meal, drinking alcohol or taking drugs

14. Non-swimmers should always wear armbands around the pool side, even if they do not intend to swim. Holidaymakers have drowned in swimming pools after slipping and falling into deep water

15. Every outlet grill should be covered by grating, and the water flow should not generate strong suction, which can trap bathers underwater by the hair. If you notice a grill is not covered under the water level, notify the lifeguard or hotel manager as soon as possible.

16. If you think the safety standards around your holiday pool complex are not up to standard, contact your holiday hotel manager and make an official complaint to your holiday representative

17. Take photographs or video evidence of anything you consider to be unsafe around the pool area of your hotel. Unsafe practices around the pool, chipped tiles, grills with no covers and dirty water can all cause holiday injury and illness. If you think you may have a claim for holiday compensation when you return to the UK, gather as much evidence as possible which will help your claim for compensation.

Ensuring safety standards in your holiday swimming pool are adhered to can be a matter of life or death. Even if you or your children are good swimmers, you can fall victim to dirty pools, unsafe depth markings, untrained lifeguards or even cracked tiles inside the pool causing injury. If you suffer a holiday injury, illness or accident in the swimming pool in Turkey, France, Spain, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Portugal, Malta, Poland, Greece, Italy or elsewhere in Europe, you need to contact a personal injury solicitor when you return to the UK who specialises in holiday accident and illness compensation.

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Holiday water sports, hell and high water

Holiday water sports should be fun. The vast majority of water sports centres in Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Malta, France, Cyprus and Italy are well supervised, and well run, but what happens if a water sports accident ruins your holiday? Water sport centres should be safe environments, supervised by qualified instructors. Most are but some are not. If you are planning to take part in any holiday sporting activity, on land or on the water, always remember:

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1. Follow all safety guidelines before taking part in any sports on holiday. Even experienced sportsmen can suffer injuries skiing, canoeing or mountaineering if they don´t read the basic safety regulations. Even minor holiday injury can ruin your trip.

2. Make sure you know who to contact in case of an emergency. Staff supervising the sports centre should know basic first aid, but make sure you are aware of any emergency phone numbers before partaking in particularly hazardous sports.

3. If you plan to take part in any sports, make sure your medical insurance covers holiday injury from sports activities. This will cover you in case of an accident. Hospital bills for the treatment of fractures, sprains and even minor operations can be enormous. Check your holiday insurance policy thoroughly and make sure you have sufficient cover. If you think you have a claim for compensation after a holiday sports accident that was caused by the negligence of another party, or by faulty equipment, you can contact a personal injury solicitor when you return to the UK.

4. If you are hiring sports equipment from an independent sports centre (not the hotel), make sure the equipment is safe and working properly. If you find the equipment to be faulty in any way, don´t use it.

5. Always ask your tour rep which sports hire company to use. Your hotel representative will know more than you about local equipment hire companies, and which ones are reputable. Remember, holiday sports accidents are usually caused by faulty equipment.

6. If you wouldn´t use certain equipment in the UK, then don´t use it on holiday.

7. Sports equipment needs to be properly maintained. If you have any doubts then don´t use it.

8. Take extra special care when participating in water sports. Holiday accidents which take place on the water can prove serious, if not fatal. Instructors should be qualified and experienced, and you will find dive centres in Turkey, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, France and Portugal which are members of The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI).

9. All water sports instructors should be fully qualified and experienced in first aid.

10. Never participate in any sport after consuming alcohol or using drugs.

11. Understand warning signs and flags on the beach which warn of hazardous seas and unsafe tides.

12. Never go scuba diving unless you are sure the water is safe.

13. Always allow at least 24 hours between your last dive and your flight home.

14. If you are concerned about any safety aspects of the sports you want to participate in, even if they are not particularly hazardous sports, inform your holiday rep immediately.
Prevention is better than cure. Too many holidaymakers throw caution to the wind when they step off the plane and act more recklessly than they would at home. Carry out some basic safety checks and make sure all sports equipment is well maintained to give you peace of mind on holiday.

If you have suffered a sports accident on holiday that was not your fault in Turkey, France, Greece, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, Denmark, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Romania, Malta, Holland, or any other country in Europe, you may be able to claim compensation when you return to the UK. Contact a personal injury solicitor who works on a no win no fee basis and who specialises in holiday illness and accident compensation claims. Take as much photographic evidence as possible of faulty equipment, unsafe signage etc., and never accept a payout from the tour operator before consulting a personal injury solicitor in the UK.

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The common fly

The common fly is not considered by many to cause holiday illness abroad. But flies can spread more disease than any other insect. Disease and bacteria is spread in most holiday destinations by flies, including: Turkey, Egypt, Greece, Spain, France and even the UK. Bacteria which flies carry and spread can and does affect visitors to worldwide destinations every year. Swarms of flies in package hotels and holiday accommodation can represent a real hygiene problem that causes illness and disease.

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The most hazardous place for flies to congregate is near hotel and restaurant kitchens and outdoor barbecue areas where the food attracts swarms of insects. Not only are flies a nuisance but they spread disease to holidaymakers via the food they infect. If you suffer holiday illness as a result of food poisoning, norovirus or salmonella, it could be that flies have contaminated the food you have eaten. If this proves to be true and you stayed in a holiday package hotel, you may be able to claim holiday illness compensation when you return to the UK. Holidaymakers to Italy, Malta, Portugal, Cyprus, Turkey, France, Spain, and even cooler countries such as Germany and Poland have suffered illness on holiday, which can be associated with large numbers of flies infecting food.

These insects generally breed and feed in unsanitary areas, where larvae feed on decaying organic matter – which makes the spread of bacteria much more likely. An adult female fly can detect suitable areas of vegetation or decaying animal matter to lay her eggs. Adult flies become contaminated when they emerge from the pupae, and can cause holiday illness by landing on uncovered food or food preparation areas in the hotel kitchen.

Claiming compensation for holiday illness contracted abroad is more straightforward than it used to be. If you have contracted a holiday illness in any EU country including Greece, Turkey, Spain, France, Portugal, Sweden, Germany, Holland, Finland, Ireland or Estonia, which was not your fault, you can claim compensation when you return to the UK. Seek medical advice from your GP if your symptoms have not cleared up then contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible who specialises in holiday illness and accident compensation claims. Find a personal injury solicitor who works on a no win no fee basis and one who will deal with your holiday illness claim directly.

Among other things, a fly feeds on human faeces, which contains diseased organisms. These organisms become attached to the hairs, legs and body of the fly as the insect walks over the faeces. Once the insect flies into a restaurant kitchen or food preparation area, it will usually land on unprotected food or food preparation areas. The fly will then leave diseased organisms over the food and vomit fluid from its previous meal, causing more contamination.
Common holiday illness such as gastroenteritis can be carried by flies, plus more serious illness such as typhoid, dysentery and cholera. The majority of holiday package hotels undergo regular inspections to ensure health and safety standards are up to scratch. The majority of holiday package tour hotels in Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Spain, France, Malta, Lithuania, Finland, France, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany and Sweden are never likely to have food poisoning outbreaks in their kitchens. Health and safety standards have improved enormously over the past few years, and tour operators take more care to ensure the health and wellbeing of holidaymakers. However, some holiday hotels still leave a lot to be desired where hygiene and safety is concerned. Food poisoning on cruise ships and norovirus outbreaks in holiday package hotels is still one of the most common forms of holiday illness.

The European Directive on Food Hygiene (EDFH) states that member states´ legislation must include certain clauses. If you are thinking of making a complaint after a holiday illness caused by neglect and bad hygiene, and possibly making a claim for holiday illness compensation, it is worth remembering the following points from the EDFH:´The layout, design, construction and size of food premises shall permit good food hygiene practices, including protection against cross contamination between and during operations, by foodstuffs, equipment, materials, water, air supply or personnel and external sources of contamination such as pests ……´
´All food which is handled, stored, packaged, displayed and transported shall be protected against any contamination likely to render the food unfit for human consumption, injurious to health or contaminated in such a way that it would be unreasonable to expect it to be consumed in that state. In particular, food must be so placed and/or protected as to minimise any risk of contamination. Adequate procedures must be in place to ensure pests are controlled.” (Regulation 4 (2) (d), Schedule I, Chapter IX)

Member states have now introduced regulations implementing the above.If you believe high standards of health and safety were not implemented at your holiday package hotel or on your holiday cruise, and that you suffered a holiday illness as a result of this, you may be able to claim holiday illness compensation when you return to the UK. Tour operators have a responsibility to holidaymakers and they must ensure that your health and safety is of paramount importance when you book a hotel holiday package. If you suffer holiday illness through bad hygiene practices, make a note of any bad hygiene practices you notice, and also photograph dirty kitchens, uncovered food, dangerous floor surfaces or dirty toilets, which may be relevant to any future compensation claim. Regular cleaning and disinfecting of food preparation areas is essential to keep bacteria at bay, and strict hygiene rules should always be adhered to in holiday hotels or cruise ship kitchens

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Claiming for holiday illness, injury or accidents in Spain, Turkey, Portugal or any EU country can be difficult. Holiday claims expert, Anne Thomson of Farnworth Rose Solicitors, has over 20 years experience of dealing with clients who have fallen ill or sustained injuries abroad. Anne´s background and customer service skills ensure clients are dealt with in a professional and sympathetic manner. Her knowledge and expertise in the specialised area of travel law is second to none. Tour operators often offer clients less compensation than they deserve, and it is essential that you contact us before you accept any payment. Your claim will then be assessed and you will be advised by Anne and her highly trained team how to proceed. For more information or to make a claim Call us FREE on 080001 54321, or fill in the claim form.

Swine Flu and Bird Flu hits Egypt and the Dominican Republic

The rise of Bird and Swine Flu viruses have taken their toll on people entering and leaving Egypt and The Dominican Republic. Passengers flying from Chile to The Dominican Republic were recently said to have contracted Swine Flu, and Egyptian authorities are considering quarantining pilgrims when they return from the annual Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
The outbreak of such viruses as Swine Flu and Bird Flu obviously cause great concern to holidaymakers and threatens the viability of their holiday agreements. The UK Department of Health has published advice in a number of formats to deal with this potential threat.

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About Bird Flu

Bird Flu affects both wild and domestic birds, and can spread quickly through poultry farms and live bird markets. As the birds are usually kept close together, the disease spreads like wild fire through saliva and droppings.

The most serious form of Bird Flu is the H5N1 virus. The Department of Health advises that this is currently affecting chickens, ducks and even some wild birds, in parts of Asia, North Africa and Europe. The department has advised holidaymakers and airline passengers that this form of the virus has spread to humans. However, the virus has only caused a small number of illnesses, usually amongst people who have a close contact with infected birds. If you have been on holiday abroad and you think you may have contracted Avian Flu (or Bird Flu), you should seek urgent medical advice on your return to the UK. The next step would be to contact a personal injury solicitor who will advise you whether you may have a claim for holiday illness compensation.
Half of the people contracting Bird Flu have died, but the Department of Health stress that no human cases have occurred in the UK, and there is a very low risk of catching the virus.

Advice from the Department of Health to avoid Bird Flu is:

1. Do not visit poultry farms of markets,

2. Avoid close contact with live or dead poultry,

3. Do not eat raw or poorly cooked poultry, particularly if you see blood in it,

4. Wash your hands often with soap and hot water,

5. If you come into contact with live or dead poultry in an affected country or area, you should be aware of the symptoms of Bird Flu include: A fever, a cough, shortness of breath, a headache, a sore throat, sore eyes and muscle pains.

The advice is simple - if you develop these symptoms whilst abroad following contact with live or dead poultry, seek medical attention immediately and contact a personal injury solicitor for advice.

1. Seek immediate medical attention from your doctor, and inform him of your recent travel history, and explain your symptoms,

2. Always cover your nose or mouth when coughing or sneezing,

3. Use tissues only once, and dispose of them promptly and carefully,

4. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.

For more information about Bird Flu and Swine Flu:

1. Consult The National Travel Health Network Centre

2. For additional Travel Advices in different countries/areas of the world visit the FCO travel advice pages,

3. UN list of infected areas (World Health Organisation);

4. Further detailed information and advice on the H5N1 virus

5. For further information on Bird Flu visit the Department of Health website

How Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you

If you have suffered a holiday accident or illness on holiday in Egypt, The Dominican Republic or elsewhere, which was not your fault, you may be able to claim compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors specialise in holiday illness and accident claims, and we can help get you the compensation you deserve. Holiday accident and illness anywhere in the world, can ruin your long-awaited holiday and you should seek legal advice from a personal injury solicitor on your return to the UK. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors will pay you £100.00 cash up front when we accept your claim, and you get 100% of the holiday illness/accident
compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors work on a no-win-no-fee basis which means no risk and no cost to you. Suffering an injury or illness on holiday can hit you hard, both financially and physically. Don´t suffer in silence. Contact us free today if you have suffered an accident or injury on holiday in The Dominican Republic, Egypt or any other destination, on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form. And remember, no claim is too big or too small.

Car accidents on holiday abroad – claim when you get back to the UK.

If you have been involved in a road accident or an accident in a hire car on holiday abroad, either as a driver, passenger or pedestrian, you may be able to claim personal injury compensation from either the driver involved or their insurers. Even if the driver is uninsured or untraceable (i.e- ‘hit and run’), provided you were injured within the EU, a central motor insurance bureau established within the country in which the accident happened will ensure your claim will be dealt with. Even if you hire a car at the airport, which becomes involved in an accident on the way to your holiday hotel, you may still be able to make a claim for compensation.

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You may have suffered personal injury after a road traffic accident, a car accident, a bus crash or even as a pedestrian in Hungary, Greece, Spain, France, Portugal, Germany, Sweden, Italy or any other country in the EU. If the holiday road accident was not your fault, we can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Claims in these types of accidents can be very complicated – from establishing in which country the injured party can (or should) sue, which laws apply to the claim, and the assessment of the amount of compensation to be awarded for the personal injury. Accidents in car rentals and hire cars are more common than many people think. You can claim compensation in the UK after a car or road accident on holiday abroad that was not your fault.

Two recent developments in European Law have attempted to clarify the practical problems which used to arise when bringing a foreign claim to a domestic court:-

Firstly, In FBTO V Odenbreit [2006] The European Court of Justice decided that an injured party could bring a claim against a European insurer in the English Courts. The law would be applied as though the case were being heard in the country in which the accident occurred, but would instead be litigated in an English Court. However, the European Regulations laid down in Rome II implies that the law to be applied to these claims is the law of the country in which the accident took place. Generally speaking this means that, with regard to the ‘substantive’ elements of the claim, such as:-

• who was to blame,

• whether the claimant is partly responsible for the accident (known as ‘contributory negligence’), and

• which types of damage you can claim for (ie ‘direct’ loss such as damaged clothing or ‘indirect’
loss such as compensation for pain and loss suffered as a result of the accident),

the law of the country in which the accident took place will apply. Having established whether there is a valid claim under the relevant foreign law, English Law will then apply to the ‘procedural’ elements of the case which, in the case of road traffic accidents, will be to assess how much your damages should be. Booking through reputable tour operators such as Thomas Cook, Thomson Holidays, Cosmos, Haven Holidays and Saga Holidays can often guarantee a good standard of accommodation and holiday facilities, but nothing can prepare you for a road accident on holiday. You may be the driver of a hire car, a passenger or pedestrian in a private car or even the victim of a coach collision on holiday. Contact a personal injury solicitor in the UK as soon as possible to make your claim or for more information about claiming compensation for personal injury.

Road users in Europe now have the benefit of the EU 4th and 5th Motor Insurance Directives when making a personal injury claim. This allows you to submit a claim in the UK if you are injured in another EU country by a vehicle which is insured in an EU country. The claim is brought directly against the driver's insurers or their claims representatives in the UK and the Directive also requires the Insurers to deal with any such claims within a prescribed period of time. If you have been involved in an accident abroad, contact us without delay to talk to our experts about a possible claim. In addition to liability issues (which can be quite complex) there are time limits within which you must bring your claim that vary from country to country and some limits may be extremely short.

Why Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors?

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£100.00 cash up front when we take on your claim
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Claiming for holiday illness, injury or accidents can be difficult. Holiday claims expert, Anne Thomson of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, has over 20 years experience of dealing with clients who have fallen ill or sustained injuries abroad. Anne´s background and customer service skills ensure clients are dealt with in a professional and sympathetic manner. Her knowledge and expertise in the specialised area of travel law is second to none. Tour operators often offer clients less compensation than they deserve, and it is essential that you contact us before you accept any payment. Your claim will then be assessed and you will be advised by Anne and her highly trained team how to proceed. For more information or to make a claim Call us FREE on 080001 54321, or fill in the online claim form.

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Cheap car hire accidents and compensation claims Croatia

Holiday car hire accidents in Croatia and the rest of Europe can have devastating results. If you have suffered a car hire accident or car rental accident in Croatia or the rest of Europe which was not your fault, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help get you compensation. If you have suffered a motorcycle accident, an accident in a hire car or rental car, injury from a bus crash or coach crash or a whiplash injury in Croatia or the rest of Europe, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors want to hear about it. We specialise in holiday accident and illness compensation claims. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors work on a no win no fee basis. You get 100% of the compensation and we even pay you cash up front when we accept your claim. If you have suffered injury after a car hire accident or rental car crash in Croatia, Germany, Holland, France, Spain, Belgium, Corsica, Romania, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Estonia, Austria or Albania, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you. For further information call us free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form. You can claim up to £12,250 for a severe toe injury and up to £35,000 for a thumb injury.

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Cheap car hire and holiday accident compensation in Germany

Car hire accidents on holiday in Germany can ruin your holiday and leave you out of pocket. You can claim compensation for car hire accidents in Germany and Europe when you get back to the UK, providing the accident was not your fault. Take as many details as possible from the other driver after an accident in a car hire or holiday rental car, and contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors for a free consultation and assessment of your claim. We are experts in the field of holiday accident and illness compensation claims and we will get you the compensation you deserve. You may have suffered a whiplash injury in Germany, or minor personal injury after a car hire accident that was not your fault. If you have had an accident in a rental car or a hire car in Spain, France, Moldova, Russia, Croatia, Ireland, Malta, Germany, Norway, Poland, Iceland, Italy or anywhere in Europe, we can help you. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors work on a no win no fee basis. You get 100% of the compensation and we even pay you cash up front when we accept your claim. You can claim up to £39,500 for a serious hand injury and up to £16,000 for whiplash.

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Holiday accidents solicitor

Did you know you can claim compensation for holiday accidents and illness abroad? Did you know you can also claim compensation for personal injury sustained onboard an aircraft? Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors are experts in the field of holiday accident and illness claims compensation. We will get you the compensation payout you deserve quickly and without fuss. Have you suffered norovirus, food poisoning or a slip or trip through no fault of your own on holiday abroad? You can claim up to three years after the incident and up to two years after a personal injury sustained on an aircraft. Reputable airlines including Easyjet, British Airways, Alitalia, Air Estonia, Air Canada, American Airlines, Spanair and Iberia transport thousands of holidaymakers safely around the world each year. But accidents on board do happen. Trips, slips and burns on board aircraft can cause personal injury and discomfort. We work on a no win no fee basis. You get 100% of the compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors will even pay you cash up front when we accept your claim. Call us for sound free legal advice on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form. You can claim up to £16,000 for a moderate neck injury and up to £10,100 for a fractured cheekbone.

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Holiday accidents solicitor

Did you know you can claim compensation for holiday accidents and illness abroad? Did you know you can also claim compensation for personal injury sustained onboard an aircraft? Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors are experts in the field of holiday accident and illness claims compensation. We will get you the compensation payout you deserve quickly and without fuss. Have you suffered norovirus, food poisoning or a slip or trip through no fault of your own on holiday abroad? You can claim up to three years after the incident and up to two years after a personal injury sustained on an aircraft. Reputable airlines including Easyjet, British Airways, Alitalia, Air Estonia, Air Canada, American Airlines, Spanair and Iberia transport thousands of holidaymakers safely around the world each year. But accidents on board do happen. Trips, slips and burns on board aircraft can cause personal injury and discomfort. We work on a no win no fee basis. You get 100% of the compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors will even pay you cash up front when we accept your claim. Call us for sound free legal advice on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form. You can claim up to £16,000 for a moderate neck injury and up to £10,100 for a fractured cheekbone.

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Aircraft accident compensation solicitor

British Airways, Qantas Airways, KLM Airlines, American West Airlines, Easyjet, Ryanair, Flybe, Jet2, Air Canada and Malaysia Airlines are responsible for flying thousands of passengers around the world every day. But accidents onboard aircraft can and do happen. Cases of food poisoning on certain airlines, slipping and tripping and personal injury as a result of being hit by items from overhead lockers are all common occurrences. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors are experts in claiming compensation for personal injury sustained on holiday and holiday illness. You can claim compensation for a holiday accident or illness up to three years after the incident, and up to two years after an accident or injury sustained on an aircraft. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors work on a no win no fee basis. You get 100% of the compensation and we even pay you cash up front when we accept your claim. For a fast, efficient and friendly claims compensation service call us for more free advice on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form. You can claim up to £108,000 for a serious back injury and up to £25,000 for an injury to fingers.

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Millions of business passengers and holiday makers travel every year with some of the world´s biggest airlines. Major carriers include: Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airlines, KLM Airlines, All Nippon Airways (Japan), Malaysia Airlines and American West Airlines. Passengers nearly always arrive safe and happy. But accidents on board aircraft and holiday accidents and illness can ruin your holiday. You may have suffered an injury on board an aircraft such as tripping on loose carpet or being scalded by hot liquid. You may have suffered norovirus or food poisoning in your holiday hotel. If the accident was not your fault, contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors to see if you can claim compensation. We work on a no win no fee basis. Farnworth Rose will even pay you cash up front when we accept your claim. You get 100% of the compensation. Cut out the middlemen and go directly to a reputable personal injury solicitor who will work quickly and professionally on your behalf. Call us on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form. Did you know you can claim up to £250,000 for a severe head injury and up to £10,000 for a serious hand injury? Holiday accidents and illness are no joke – make a claim for your pain, discomfort and loss of enjoyment of your holiday.

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holiday accidents and injury - world wide problem

We have all heard the stories about holiday accident and injury on all-inclusive package tours. Food poisoning is one of most common forms of holiday illness each year, and can range from minor ailments to serious salmonella food poisoning and hospitalisation.Tour operators need to be more vigilant and take more responsibility to help reduce the figures of hotel food poisoning, personal accident and injury. Booking with reputable tour operators such as Thomson Holidays, Thomas Cook or Cosmos should ensure you are well looked after in your package tour hotel, and that every possible step is taken to reduce the risk of food poisoning, accident or injury on holiday.

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Holiday illness and accidents can and does occur all over the world. Food poisoning and holiday accidents are not something that only crop up in far flung corners of the world. Holiday hotspots which can suffer outbreaks of holiday illness include: The Dominican Republic, The Caribbean Islands, Egypt, Turkey, Cuba, Morocco, Africa, Gambia, , Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca, Kenya, Mauritius and the Maldives. Types of food poisoning include salmonella and norovirus, which has become more common recently on cruise ship holidays.

In recent years, the Dominican Republic has seen many cases of holiday illness, which were later reported to personal claims solicitors in the UK. Personal injury has been caused as a result of holidaymakers using unsafe equipment, food poisoning has occurred due to poor hygiene and a lack of supervision on tour excursions has also bought compensation claims in the UK.All-inclusive hotel packages, which include accommodation and all food and drink, have been targeted as being the source of many food poisoning cases in the Dominican Republic. Tour operators often fail in their duty to the passengers, which results in complaints and claims for compensation.Holidaymakers in the Dominican Republic, or any other worldwide resort in Asia, Africa or Europe, should gather as much information as possible if they have suffered holiday food poisoning or accident. Receipts for medical attention, complaints to tour reps, photos of dirty food preparation areas/accident areas, should all be kept to show to a personal injury solicitor on your return to the UK.

Make sure also that you see your doctor on return to Britain, as symptoms of severe food poisoning on holiday can stay in your system longer than you expect.

Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors will help

Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors will pay you

£100.00 cash up front when they accept your claim.You will get 100% of the compensation and we work on a no win no fee basis which means no expense to you. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors specialise in holiday accident and illness claims. Our holiday accident and illness claims expert, Anne Thomson, will guide you through the compensation claims procedure smoothly from start to finish. By claiming with Farnworth Rose you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. If you think you have suffered a holiday accident or illness abroad that was not your fault, call us free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

causes of accidents and personal injury at work

Tiredness at work

Often in the workplace, employees are expected to work unreasonably, long hours to meet targets. In difficult economic times, employees may have to travel further to reach their places of work, causing tiredness and increased risk when operating machinery or driving.
It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure employees receive regular rest breaks and are not given unrealistic deadlines to meet. Tiredness is a killer and hundreds of injuries are caused at work every year when employees have suffered accidents at work because they are too tired to function normally and safely. You can claim compensation for personal injury if you have suffered an accident at work that was not your fault, and was caused by tiredness. Your employer has a responsibility to make sure your work environment is safe and free from danger.
Back Injuries after an accident at work

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Back injuries are one of the biggest injuries suffered in the workplace after an accident. More minor back injuries include muscle damage, strains and sprains to serious damage such as prolapsed discs. You can claim compensation with a personal injury solicitor after suffering an accident at work which has resulted in a back injury. Even if you already had back problems, you can still claim compensation if your back injury is made worse by an accident at work that was not your fault. Once you make a claim with a personal injury solicitor, a medical opinion will be sought to ascertain the seriousness of your back injury. Your personal injury solicitor will then advise you whether to proceed with your claim, and how much compensation you may be able to claim for your accident at work. Use a personal injury solicitor who works on a no win no fee basis and who will ensure you get 100% of the compensation.

Why Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors?

We operate on a no win on fee basis and even pay you £100 when we take on your claim. Stephen Astin of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors joined the firm in 2007. Stephen acts in the field of compensation claims for Accidents and Illnesses at work. Offering a friendly and professional service he will deal with your claim for compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors offer clients a personal one to one service and ensure that you receive 100% of your damages. We do not use middlemen and will give you sound and sensible advice. Our aim is to deal with your claim efficiently and professionally, and to maximize the amount of your award.

compensation claims after use of faulty equipment and machinery

Faulty work equipment and machinery can cause serious accidents and personal injury at work. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 apply to all work equipment and machinery that is used in the day-to-day work environment.

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Equipment and machinery used at work, when not used properly, can cause accident and personal injury in the workplace. Employees must be trained to use the equipment properly. Employers must assess the skills of employees before allowing them to use work equipment and machinery. But if the machinery is faulty, serious injury and accidents at work can occur. As an employee you should be protected from any hazards and danger at work. You have rights and you should seek legal advice if you think you have a claim for compensation.
Employers must ensure that work equipment is maintained and regularly checked for faults. Equipment often deteriorates after regular use and inspections should be carried out when necessary, and before there is a problem or malfunction.


If you think you have suffered a personal injury after an accident at work because of defective or faulty equipment, you should contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible. You may be able to claim compensation for personal injury up to three years after the incident, but if it was recent, the sooner the better. A personal injury solicitor works directly with your claim so there are no middlemen involved. This speeds up the compensation claims process, and helps you to claim compensation in a hassle free way. Use a no win no fee personal injury solicitor who will pay you cash up front and ensure you get 100% of the compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can get you the compensation you deserve.

Why Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors?

We operate on a no win on fee basis and even pay you £100 when we take on your claim. Stephen Astin of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors joined the firm in 2007. Stephen acts in the field of compensation claims for Accidents and Illnesses at work. Offering a friendly and professional service he will deal with your claim for compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors offer clients a personal one to one service and ensure that you receive 100% of your damages. We do not use middlemen and will give you sound and sensible advice. Our aim is to deal with your claim efficiently and professionally, and to maximize the amount of your award. Call Stephen free on 08000 1 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Is it difficult to claim compensation after an accident at work?

Claims for compensation after an accident at work vary widely. Some cases show clear cut negligence on the part of the employer, and some are harder to prove. Minor injuries in the workplace are common, but serious injury in the workplace also occurs much too regularly after an accident at work.Disability and even death can result from serious accidents at work. Legal responsibility often lies with employers, who can be sued for compensation after an accident at work. Make sure you use a personal injury solicitor, as opposed to a claims management company. That way you will speed up the claims compensation process after an accident at work. Use a reputable personal injury solicitor who works on a no win no fee basis and gives free advice and guidance. Always make sure you will receive 100% of the compensation and feel free to ask as many questions as you think are necessary.

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If you claim with a good personal injury solicitor, you should receive:

1. A free consultation to begin with, to assess your case and give you the best advice.
2. Regular contact from the solicitor to let you know how your claim is progressing.
3. An appointment arranged or discussed with a medical advisor.

Once a compensation figure is reached, you will be informed of this to make sure it is satisfactory before any agreement is reached. You need to speak to a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible after the accident at work so that the incident is fresh in your mind and the details are correct. Your case will be treated confidentially and on a personal one-to-one level. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can get you compensation quickly and efficiently.

Why Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors?

We operate on a no win on fee basis and even pay you £100 when we take on your claim.
Stephen Astin joined the firm in 2007. Stephen acts in the field of compensation claims for Accidents and Illnesses at work. Offering a friendly and professional service he will deal with your claim for compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors offer clients a personal one to one service and ensure that you receive 100% of your damages. We do not use middlemen and will give you sound and sensible advice. Our aim is to deal with your claim efficiently and professionally, and to maximize the amount of your award. Call Stephen free on 08000 1 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Accident and personal injury at work claims calculator

If you have suffered an accident at work that was not your fault, you should make a claim for personal injury compensation with a personal injury solicitor. You can do this even if the accident at work happened up to three years ago.


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Many victims of accidents and personal injury at work think the accident occurred because of their own carelessness, or they are talked out of a claim for compensation after an accident at work by their negligent employers, who want to avoid a court case at all costs.

You should always fill in a report in the company´s accident book after an accident at work, and the Health and Safety Executive should be informed of all serious accidents in the workplace. By law your employer should have liability insurance to cover you against an accident at work which could cause personal injury. All of these details help when you are making a claim for compensation with a personal injury solicitor. Where possible, use a no win no fee personal injury solicitor who will give you free advice. Working with a no win no fee personal injury solicitor, you will get 100% of the compensation and there will be no cost to you. Some personal injury solicitors also pay cash up front when they accept your claim.

Personal injury at work can happen after lifting heavy goods, after manually handling goods, after falls, slips or trips that are not your fault and even from being exposed to violent physical attacks. If you have suffered personal injury after an accident at work, you can claim compensation if the fault lies with the employer OR with a fellow employee, OR even with an employee of another company who was visiting your place of work.

Compensation amounts vary enormously, depending on the severity of your personal injury and the circumstances which led to it.
You can claim up to:

1. £108,000 for a serious back injury
2.£44,500 for a serious ankle injury
3. £17,750 for a broken leg.
4. £95,000 for a serious neck fracture
5. £38,250 for a serious wrist injury
6. £83,500 for a severe arm injury with disability
7. £140,000 for a head injury with some brain damage
8. £14,750 for a serious nose fracture
9. £35,000 for a thumb injury
10. £35,000 for a severely disabling elbow injury

You can of course claim for many more injuries apart from the ones listed. If you think you have a claim for personal injury sustained at work, contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors today.

Why Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors?

We operate on a no win on fee basis and even pay you £100 when we take on your claim. Stephen Astin of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors joined the firm in 2007. Stephen acts in the field of compensation claims for Accidents and Illnesses at work. Offering a friendly and professional service he will deal with your claim for compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors offer clients a personal one to one service and ensure that you receive 100% of your damages. We do not use middlemen and will give you sound and sensible advice. Our aim is to deal with your claim efficiently and professionally, and to maximize the amount of your award. Call Stephen free on 08000 1 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Accidents at work – who is responsible?

You should be protected from personal injury following accidents at work by rules and regulations that are set up for employers. They are obligated by law to make sure you work in a safe environment, free from danger and hazards that can cause personal injury. If you have suffered a personal injury after an accident at work you should contact a no win no fee personal injury solicitor who will give you free advice and guidance regarding compensation claims for accidents at work.

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The work equipment you use can cause accidents and personal injury if not operated properly. Equipment can also be left carelessly on the floor of your workplace and cause slips and trips. If you suffer a personal injury after an accident in the workplace that was someone else´s fault you can claim accidents at work compensation. Your employer may be to blame and so may your fellow employees. Contact a personal injury solicitor who works on a no win no fee basis and who ensures you get 100% of the compensation. Some personal injury solicitors even pay an up-front fee when they accept your claim.


Proper heating and ventilation in the work place is a must, as is making sure the floors are free of equipment and obstacles, and that they don´t become slippery when wet. Common accidents in the workplace include slipping on oil, grease or water and tripping over wires or cables that should have been put away.

Following an accident in the workplace, a report should be made to the Health and Safety Executive in serious cases. You can even claim compensation for an accident at work that caused personal injury up to three years after the accident. In addition to financial loss after an accident at work, you can also suffer a great deal of pain and anxiety. Don´t suffer in silence. Common accidents at work include:

• Slipping and tripping
• Personal injury as a result of faulty machinery and equipment
• Falls from unstable scaffolding
• Personal injury from falling objects
• No proper training given to employees
• Accidents that cause back injuries at work
• Personal injury which results from protective clothing not being worn
• Personal Injury resulting from tiredness and/or lack of supervision Make a record of personal injury at work after an accident


Personal injury after an accident at work should be recorded in an accident and personal injury book. All employers should keep an accident book. Notes in this book show a detailed record of what happened preceding the accident, and is very useful if you are pursuing a personal injury compensation claim.Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you get compensation for your injury at work.

Why Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors?

If you have had an accident, illness or injury within the last three years which was someone else´s fault, we can help you claim compensation. We will pay you £100.00 cash up front as a token of our commitment to you. You pay nothing and receive 100% of the compensation. Our dedicated team will guide you through the personal injury compensation claims process from start to finish. No jargon, no obligation, no hassle and no middlemen. We will deal with you on a personal one-to-one basis, and no claim is too big or too small. If you think you have a claim or simply need more information, CALL US FREE on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

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By claiming personal injury compensation with Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, you could receive up to:

£16,000 for whiplash,
£95,000 for a severe neck fracture,
£108,000 for a severe back injury,
£44,500 for a severe ankle injury,
£35,000 for a severe elbow injury,
£10,100 for a cheekbone fracture,
£29,000 for a serious jaw injury,
£14,750 for a serious nose fracture
£83,500 for a severe arm injury with some disability
£12,250 for a serious toe injury

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Why Farnworth Rose Personal Injury SolicitorsWe pay win no claims basis which means no cost to you. Our dynamic and professional team will guide you through the personal injury process from start to finish. If you think you have a road accident claim, a car crash injury claim or a motorcycle accident claim call us free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form. you £100.00 cash up front when we accept your claim. You get 100% of the compensation. We work on a no

Have you suffered an accident that was not your fault? Then make a claim for compensation

Have you suffered a personal injury after a road accident in the past three years? Was your personal injury caused by a road accident that was someone else´s fault? Do you think you have a claim for compensation? Contact a personal injury solicitor for free advice. They may even pay you cash up front when they accept your claim. You should get 100% of the compensation, if you claim through a no win no fee solicitor. A personal injury solicitor will help you claim compensation for a traffic injury, compensation for whiplash, compensation for a motorbike injury or compensation for a road accident that was not your fault. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors will work closely with you and will guide you through the traffic injury compensation claims process from start to finish. Did you know you can claim up to £16,000 for a whiplash injury and up to £108,000 for a serious back injury.

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Car crash injury is more common than most people realise. If you have suffered a car crash injury that was not your fault, during the past three years you can claim compensation for your injuries. You can claim compensation for personal injury after a road accident, a motorbike accident or a car accident which was not your fault. For excellent legal advice regarding a personal injury claim, such as whiplash, slips or trips, an accident at work or an accident on holiday abroad, contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors.

Why Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors

We pay you £100.00 cash up front when we accept your claim. You get 100% of the compensation. We work on a no win no claims basis which means no cost to you. Our dynamic and professional team will guide you through the personal injury process from start to finish. If you think you have a road accident claim, a car crash injury claim or a motorcycle accident claim call us free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form. Did you know you can claim up to £16,000 for whiplash up to £95,000 for a severe neck injury, and up to £108,000 for a serious back injury?

Accidents at work – follow the rules and claim compensation

If you have been unfortunate enough to suffer a personal injury at work after an accident that was not your fault, there are several important factors to consider before making a claim for compensation.

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You must inform your employer that an accident has happened at work. He/she may be away and unaware of the accident in the workplace. Provide your employer with medical information so he/she is clear about the extent of your injuries. Log the accident in an accident book at work and take names, addresses, telephone numbers etc., of any witnesses to the accident at work.Contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible, with as many details as possible. If you call a personal injury solicitor who works on a no win no fee basis, and who will pay you 100% of the compensation, there will be no risk and no cost to you. By speaking to a personal injury solicitor directly you will speed up the compensation claims process. If you have suffered an accident at work which was not your fault during the past three years, you need to talk to a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible, for free advice and guidance.

Waiting or putting off any of these things will only work against you, because if you are seriously injured, a personal injury solicitor will want gather as much evidence as possible to build a case against your employer. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors will act fast on your behalf and get you the compensation you deserve.

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If you have had an accident, illness or injury within the last three years, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you claim compensation. You pay nothing and receive 100% of the compensation you deserve. We even pay you £100.00 cash up front when you make a claim. No jargon, no obligation, no hassle, we deal with you on a personal one-to-one basis. Cut out the middlemen. No claim is too big or too small. We offer a sympathetic ear and if you think you have a claim or simply need more information, CALL US FREE on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Accidents at work – claim the compensation you deserve

Accidents at work are more common than most people think. Accidents in the workplace can happen after negligence by the employer, or by a fellow employee, and can result in minor or serious personal injury.If you are the victim of an accident at work that caused personal injury and was not your fault, you may have a claim for personal injury compensation. If you are not sure of your rights, you need to contact a personal injury solicitor who will guide you through the legal process and explain the accident at work personal injury compensation process.

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Negligence in the workplace can result in unsafe handling of equipment, slips, trips and falls, and even being hit by falling objects which causes personal injury. Personal injury compensation claim following accidents in the workplace can be tricky. If you have suffered a personal injury in the workplace after an accident that was not your fault, during the past three years, you need to contact a personal injury solicitor who will explain your legal rights. Make sure you call a no win no fee solicitor who will pay you 100% of any compensation and may even pay you money up front as a token of their commitment to your case.

It is often the case that employees who could claim compensation for personal injury in the workplace fail to do so as they are afraid of their employer´s reaction and also worried they will lose their jobs and their income. Contact a personal injury solicitor as opposed to a claims management company, to speed up the personal injury compensation claims procedure. You will then get free and confidential advice and guidance.Adequate health and safety procedures must be in place at work, and it is your employer´s responsibility to make sure they are, to minimise the risk of personal injury and accident to you and your fellow workers. Proper training and instructions should be carried out – particularly for new employees in the workplace. Adequate furniture and machinery should be provided in the workplace to reduce the risk of personal injury.

If your fellow employees are not competent to operate certain machinery at work, they should not be allowed to. This in itself will reduce the risk of human error which can cause serious accidents and personal injury at work. A fellow employee, for example, may cause an accident in the workplace through ignorance or negligence. Your employer may also be responsible for this by not providing proper training.

If you have suffered a personal injury at work that was not your fault, gather as much information about the accident as possible. Dates, times, witness details, in fact anything that will help a personal accident solicitor claim compensation for you.

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Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors will even pay you £100.00 cash up front as a token of our commitment to you. If you have had an accident, illness or injury within the last three years, we can help you claim compensation. You pay nothing and receive 100% of the compensation you deserve. We are solicitors with a dedicated team in claiming compensation. No jargon, no obligation, no hassle, we deal with you on a personal one-to-one basis. No claim is too big or too small. We offer a sympathetic ear. If you think you have a claim or simply need more information, CALL US FREE on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Factory and office accidents – how to claim compensation

Working in a factory or an office can expose workers to various dangers, which can result in accidents and personal injury. If you need advice after suffering an illness or personal injury in the workplace, you should contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible. A no win no fee solicitor will cost you nothing and you will get 100% of the compensation. Some personal injury solicitors even pay you cash up front to ease your financial burden.

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Factory workers are often not provided with proper clothing, and adequate safety measures are not in place to minimise the risk of an accident or personal injury at work. Equally, office workers are also prone to accidents and personal injury at work including: slipping or tripping over misplaced furniture and goods, electric shocks and repetitive strain injury. You can claim compensation for an accident which caused personal injury in the office or the factory, if it was not your fault and it occurred within the past three years.

Accidents in the factory and the office can occur due to the negligence of the employer, who may have failed to implement safety measures and/or allows faulty equipment to be used and operated. If this is the case you could well have a claim for personal injury for accident in the workplace compensation.Employers must make sure that every precaution is taken in the factory or office to reduce the risk of accidents and personal injury to their employees. Floors must be clear of slippery substances such as water and grease which can cause slipping accidents, and serious personal injury.Induction training should be carried out for new factory workers, and all workers should be sure of the company´s health and safety procedures when they start work. Many factory and office accident and personal injury claims result in compensation payouts being awarded.

Factory workers should be aware of the danger, and protected when moving machinery. Gloves and protective clothing should be worn where necessary to prevent personal injury from hot or toxic materials and liquids being splashed or spilled. Several strict laws exist to protect factory workers, and it is the employer´s responsibility to make sure they are adhered to at all times.
Accidents still happen. Careless handling of goods or machinery can be the responsibility of the employer or a fellow colleague. Factory accident insurance should be in place, so that you can claim for personal injury or accident compensation after an accident in the workplace. If you think you may have a claim for accident or personal injury compensation, after an accident at work, you should contact a personal injury solicitor for free legal advice.

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If you have had an accident, illness or personal injury within the last three years, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you claim compensation. We pay you £100 cash up front when we accept your claim. You pay nothing and receive 100% of the compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors work on a no win no fee basis. No jargon, no obligation, no hassle, we deal with you on a personal one-to-one basis. Cut out the middlemen. No claim is too big or too small. If you think you have a claim or for free advice, CALL US FREE on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim

protective clothing prevents accidents and personal injury at work

Personal, protective clothing can help prevent accidents and personal injury in the workplace. Clothing and equipment which help prevent accidents and personal injury in the workplace include goggles, welding masks, ear protectors and easily visible protective jackets with luminous markings.The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations Act 1992, was introduced to ensure employers protected their employees as much as possible by providing protective equipment and clothing at work. If you feel your employer has neglected his duties and you have suffered a personal injury after an accident at work, you need to contact a personal claims solicitor who will give you free advice. If you contact a personal claims solicitor who works on a no win no fee basis, the advice regarding a possible compensation claim for personal injury after an accident at work will be free.

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Protective clothing – prevent accidents and personal injury at work


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Protective clothing and equipment should be provided to workers to minimise the risk of personal injury. All equipment and clothing should be regularly maintained to make sure it is still doing its job and protecting employees from accident and personal injury. Protective equipment and clothing which is necessary to protect employees from risk and harm, should be provided free by the employer. Work accidents are serious. If you feel you have suffered a work accident through no fault of your own in the past three years, it is vital you contact a reputable personal injury solicitor today.Why Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors?


We operate on a no win on fee basis and even pay you £100 when we take on your claim. You get 100% of the compensation. Stephen Astin of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and joined the firm in 2007. Stephen acts in the field of compensation claims for Accidents and Illnesses at work. Offering a friendly and professional service he will deal with your claim for compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors offer clients a personal one to one service. We do not use middlemen and will give you sound and sensible advice. Our aim is to deal with your claim efficiently and professionally, and to maximize the amount of your award. We operate on a no win on fee basis and even pay you £100 when we take on your claim. Call Stephen free on 08000 1 54321 or fill in the online claim form.
Lack of training – the cause of many work-related accidents


It is the responsibility of your employer to make sure all employees are trained properly to carry out their jobs in a safe environment. Proper training must be given on how to use equipment safely, how to wear protective clothing and the use of work machinery. Many regulations have been introduced to make sure your employer does everything he can to keep you and your colleagues safe in the workplace.


But if you find your employer neglects his responsibility towards you, it could result in an accident at work and personal injury. If staff are not fully trained on equipment and machinery, they could end up seeking a personal injury solicitor to claim compensation for an accident at work.Training must be repeated at regular intervals, so that you are constantly updated of any new rules or regulations regarding the equipment and machinery you work with. Revised training is essential to ensure an accident at work that may cause personal injury is avoided at all costs. Even if employees have done similar jobs in the past, they must be reassessed when they start a new job to ensure they are trained in all aspects of health and safety in that job.
If you have not been trained properly in the workplace, this can result in personal injury in the workplace to you or your colleagues. Workplace compensation claims can be tricky, and if you have suffered a personal injury at work after an accident that was not your fault it is vital you contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible. If you speak to a no win no fee solicitor they will give you free advice and guidance.

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Have you suffered a personal injury in the workplace after an accident that was not your fault? Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors want to hear from you. We work on a no win on fee basis and even pay you £100 when we take on your claim. You get 100% of the compensation. Stephen Astin of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and joined the firm in 2007. Stephen acts in the field of compensation claims for Accidents and Illnesses at work. Offering a friendly and professional service he will deal with your claim for compensation.


Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors offer clients a personal one to one service. We do not use middlemen and will give you sound and sensible advice. Our aim is to deal with your claim efficiently and professionally, and to maximize the amount of your award. Call Stephen free on 08000 1 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Personal injury and slips and trips at work compensation

Slips and trips at work that result in personal injury at work are more common than most people think. Most slips and trips at work are caused by work equipment and machinery being left in walkways where workers have to walk. Slipping on spilled water, grease, oil or paint is also another hazard. Not all flooring is slip-free, and often the wrong footwear makes surfaces even more dangerous.

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Although employers are legally responsible to ensure workers are protected from danger at work, many neglect their responsibilities. Accidents which cause personal injury in the workplace can occur in an office, a shop or on a building site. If you think you have suffered a personal injury after an accident at work contact a no win no fee personal injury solicitor for free advice. You should claim compensation for accident or personal injury at work if your employer has failed to:

Use suitable floor material in the workplace, causing slips and trips Provide proper lighting in offices, warehouses etc., Repair or warn of a hazard in the workplace such as uneven tiles, a hole or an obstruction Make sure handrails are fitted on stairways.
You may be unsure of whether you have a claim or not for personal injury compensation in the workplace. You may think the injury was due to your own clumsiness. Let a personal injury solicitor decide. Contact a personal injury solicitor who works on a no win no fee basis and will give you free advice. Accidents at work can leave you IN pain and OUT of pocket. Do something about it.

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Stephen Astin of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and joined the firm in 2007. Stephen acts in the field of compensation claims for Accidents and Illnesses at work. Offering a friendly and professional service he will deal with your claim for compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors offer clients a personal one to one service and ensure that you receive 100% of your damages. We do not use middlemen and will give you sound and sensible advice. Our aim is to deal with your claim efficiently and professionally, and to maximize the amount of your award. We operate on a no win on fee basis and even pay you £100 when we take on your claim. Call us free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Accidents and injury at work beware falling objects

Accidents at work can happen when you least expect them. Many accidents at work cause personal injury for which you can make a compensation claim. Falling objects cause many personal injuries in the workplace. If you have suffered a personal injury after an accident at work which was not your fault, you need to contact a personal injury solicitor in your area.Accident and compensation claim advice

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For accident advice and a possible compensation claim for an accident at work, you should speak to a no win no fee solicitor who is local to you and has a sound knowledge of accident at work compensation claims. Claims management companies will often pass your claim on to a personal injury solicitor, but by going directly to a reputable personal injury solicitor after an accident at work, you will cut out the middleman.

You may have suffered a personal injury after an accident at work in Preston, Burnley, Blackburn, Bolton or part of the north-west, and be seeking a local personal injury solicitor to help you.

Accidents at work, which result in personal injury, often happen when work materials or equipment that has been stored badly falls onto workers. Work accidents can happen anywhere but are more common on building sites, warehouses and supermarkets where heavy goods are moved around regularly. If you have had an accident at work and you think you may have a claim for personal injury you should contact a no win no claims solicitor who can give you free advice and help.

Employer`s responsibility at work

Employers have a responsibility to keep workers safe from accident and personal injury from falling objects. Not all employers take their responsibility seriously. Unclean or badly maintained work premises can lead to accidents at work.

Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors for peace of mind

Stephen Astin of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can assist you in claiming compensation for personal injury after an accident at work, and establishing who is liable for the safety of the building and against whom a claim is to be made. Stephen acts in the field of compensation claims for Accidents and Illnesses at work. Offering a friendly and professional service he will deal with your claim for compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors offer clients a personal one to one service and ensure that you receive 100% of your damages. We do not use middlemen and will give you sound and sensible advice. Our aim is to deal with your claim efficiently and professionally, and to maximize the amount of your award. We operate on a no win on fee basis and even pay you £100 when we take on your claim. Call Stephen free on 08000 1 54321 or fill in the online claim form. Personal injury and slips and trips at work compensation Slips and trips at work that result in personal injury at work are more common than most people think. Most slips and trips at work are caused by work equipment and machinery being left in walkways where workers have to walk. Slipping on spilled water, grease, oil or paint is also another hazard. Not all flooring is slip-free, and often the wrong footwear makes surfaces even more dangerous.

Although employers are legally responsible to ensure workers are protected from danger at work, many neglect their responsibilities. Accidents which cause personal injury in the workplace can occur in an office, a shop or on a building site. If you think you have suffered a personal injury after an accident at work contact a no win no fee personal injury solicitor for free advice. You should claim compensation for accident or personal injury at work if your employer has failed to:

Use suitable floor material in the workplace, causing slips and trips Provide proper lighting in offices, warehouses etc.,
Repair or warn of a hazard in the workplace such as uneven tiles, a hole or an obstruction Make sure handrails are fitted on stairways.

You may be unsure of whether you have a claim or not for personal injury compensation in the workplace. You may think the injury was due to your own clumsiness. Let a personal injury solicitor decide. Contact a personal injury solicitor who works on a no win no fee basis and will give you free advice. Accidents at work can leave you IN pain and OUT of pocket. Do something about it.

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Stephen Astin of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and joined the firm in 2007. Stephen acts in the field of compensation claims for Accidents and Illnesses at work. Offering a friendly and professional service he will deal with your claim for compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors offer clients a personal one to one service and ensure that you receive 100% of your damages. We do not use middlemen and will give you sound and sensible advice. Our aim is to deal with your claim efficiently and professionally, and to maximize the amount of your award. We operate on a no win on fee basis and even pay you £100 when we take on your claim. Call us free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Stress in the workplace the truth

Workers who suffer stress is in the workplace are often accused of exaggerating by uncaring employers. The truth of the matter is that compensation claims to personal injury solicitors have become more commonplace during the past few years, due to increased pressure and unacceptable working environments.

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Employees increasingly find themselves unable to cope with the pressures of working in a modern day environment, and stress-levels rise. Far from being a joke, as many employers see it, stress at work can cause major illness in the future if ignored. If you are looking for advice about stress at work claims, you need to contact a reputable personal injury solicitor. A no win no fee solicitor will give you free advice and guide you through the compensation claims process.
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Stress at work – the causes

If you think you are suffering stress at work, it may be because of the following reasons:

1. Bad communication between employees and employers which results in ill-feeling.
2. A lack of control over the work you do
3. Being expected to do work you are not trained to do.
4. Blame culture – nobody taking responsibility and blaming you for mistakes.5. Inflexible work schedules.
6. Poor/unhygienic working conditions .
7. Physical danger.
8. Too much or too little work to do.

Common symptoms of stress at work Stress can be mental or physical, and can show itself in several different ways.

Common symptoms include:

Frequent crying.
Not sleeping and having difficulty relaxing after work. Irritability.
Lack of appetite.
Constipation or diarrhoea.
Stomach cramps and muscle spasms.

If you ignore the symptoms of stress, you may find yourself with serious health problems, such as depression, stomach ulcers, a heart condition and/or high blood pressure. If you feel you are suffering stress at work you need to contact a specialist personal injury solicitor who can give you free advice on a no win no fee basis.

Stress at work – employers have responsibilities too

More working days are lost in the UK with stress- related illness than any other type of illness or injury. Employers should not put employees in overly-stressful positions. If you have suffered stress at work, and it is having an adverse affect on your health and well-being, you may be able to claim compensation for stress at work.

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If you have suffered from stress at work within the last three years which was someone else's fault, we can help you claim compensation. You pay nothing and receive 100% of the compensation you deserve. Our dedicated team will guide you through the personal injury compensation claims process from start to finish. No jargon, no obligation, no hassle and no middlemen. We will deal with you on a personal one-to-one basis, and no claim is too big or too small. If you think you have a claim or simply need more information, CALL US FREE on 080001 54321 or fill in the claim form. We will even pay £100.00 cash up front as a token of our commitment to you.

Holiday accident and illness compensation why you should claim

The last thing on your mind when you are packing to go away on holiday is a holiday accident or illness. Unexpected and traumatic, holiday illness and accidents can and do occur on a regular basis. Suffering food poisoning or an accident in or around the hotel, can ruin your whole trip.

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Outbreaks of food poisoning on cruise ships and in holiday hotels have increased over the past few years. More people are taking advantage of budget cruises and all inclusive hotel breaks, which has bought an increase in holiday illness and accidents. Many package tour hotels are guilty of negligence where food preparation is concerned. Food on buffets is often left out too long in warm temperatures which increases the risk of bacteria. Hot food should be hot and cold food should be cold. Anything in-between can harbour harmful bacteria which are passed on directly to the holidaymakers.

Holiday accidents which cause personal injury most commonly include slips and trips in or around the hotel or cruise ship. But accidents also happen on excursions outside of the hotel or cruise ship. You can also claim for these, if the tour operator was negligent, and the hotel or cruise ship was in some way responsible for your accident. You may also be able to claim for holiday accidents which occur on buses travelling to and from your destination.Holiday accident and illness claims are complex. If you have suffered a holiday accident or illness abroad or in the UK, it is vital you contact a specialist holiday accident and illness claims solicitor as soon as possible after the accident. You can even claim compensation up to 3 years after the accident or illness was caused (except if it was on a cruise ship or an aircraft – then the time limit is 2 years). Your specialist personal injury solicitor will be able to guide you through the claims process. All types of holiday accident claims are covered including, sporting accidents, accidents on an aircraft, hotel accidents, food poisoning or norovirus outbreaks in a hotel or cruise ship and even trips or slips around the swimming pool, if negligence is proved.

You may be able to claim for loss of enjoyment of your holiday, inconvenience, pain and suffering. You may even be able to make a claim for holiday accident compensation if you are travelling in your own car or a hire car when an accident is caused through no fault of your own.

Be aware that you CAN claim holiday illness and accident compensation when you have returned to the UK. Don´t be put off by hotel managers or reps who insist you cannot claim compensation once you leave your holiday hotel or cruise ship. This is not the case, and you are entitled to claim the holiday illness or accident compensation you deserve when you arrive home.

Don't suffer in silence. Your holiday should be the highlight of the year. If it is ruined by negligent tour operators, who do not fulfil their responsibilities to you by ensuring hotel and cruise ship environments are safe, and that the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic, you have every right to make a claim for holiday illness or accident compensation.


Why Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors? We can make compensation claims in all these European countries

Austria ,Belgium Bulgaria ,Cyprus , Czech Republic , Denmark ,Estonia , Finland , France , Germany Greece , Hungary , Ireland , Italy Latvia , Lithuania , Luxembourg , Malta , Netherlands , Poland , Portugal , Romania , Slovakia , Slovenia , Spain , Sweden , United Kingdom ,UK , EU ,

100% of all compensation goes to you
£100.00 cash up front when we take on your claim
No win, no fee, no risk

Claiming for holiday illness, injury or accidents can be difficult. Holiday claims expert, Anne Thomson of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, has over 20 years experience of dealing with clients who have fallen ill or sustained injuries abroad. Anne's background and customer service skills ensure clients are dealt with in a professional and sympathetic manner. Her knowledge and expertise in the specialised area of travel law is second to none. Tour operators often offer clients less compensation than they deserve, and it is essential that you contact us before you accept any payment. Your claim will then be assessed and you will be advised by Anne and her highly trained team how to proceed. For more information or to make a claim Call us FREE on 080001 54321, or fill in the online claim form.

Road traffic accident compensation a passenger's point of view

If you have suffered personal injury as a passenger, after a road accident, it is unlikely the accident was your fault. Therefore you can claim personal injury compensation. Passengers are just as vulnerable as the driver and/or pedestrians after a road traffic accident which can cause serious and even fatal injuries.

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Free information about road accident compensation claims

Thousands of road accidents happen on the UK´s roads every year. Passengers normally suffer more serious injuries if they are travelling in the front of the vehicle. You may suffer personal injury as a passenger in a taxi, a private car, a bus or even a train. If the accident was caused by someone else, you may have a valid claim for personal injury compensation.Drivers of public transport have a duty and responsibility to their passengers. If they are involved in a road accident or a train accident, which results in personal injury to you, you may be able to claim compensation. You will be in a strong legal position if driver negligence can be proven.

Amounts of compensation can differ greatly, depending on the severity of your injuries, and the ongoing treatment you may require. But did you know you can claim up to £16,000 for whiplash injury and up to £108,000 for a severe back injury? You can also claim addition compensation for medical expenses and loss of earnings if you have been unable to return to work after the road accident.

Compensation claims for road accidents can be reduced by up to 25% if you were not wearing a seatbelt. If you are unsure if you have a claim for road traffic accident compensation as a passenger after an accident that was not your fault, it is vital you contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible. Even if the driver of the vehicle you were travelling in was at fault, you could still have a valid claim for compensation. Remember that even if the person at fault is a close friend or relative, you should still claim compensation as, ultimately, it will be paid by their insurers.

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Have you suffered an accident, injury or illness in the past three years that was not your fault? You may be able to claim compensation. Our expertise lies in claiming compensation, and our dedicated team can help you. We offer a personal, confidential service with high success rates. Call us FREE for more information on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Road accidents in the UK who is really to blame

Thousands of road accidents in the UK every year leave people seriously injured. Some accidents have tragic consequences such as the devastating crash recently in Nottinghamshire, where 6 people died in two vehicles near Bilsthorpe.

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I used to live only three miles from the accident site at Farnsfield, and it has always been an accident black-spot for as long as I can remember. I left England 14 years ago to move to Spain and sunnier climes. Locals were even campaigning back then about the dangers of the A614. The road is fast, has several dips and never seemed to be well lit. Running through rolling countryside, wintry conditions can make it even more hazardous. The junction with the A614 and Mickledale Lane, Bilsthorpe was, and still is badly in need of traffic lights. Turning from the Bilsthorpe direction onto the A614 was frightening – particularly in the dark. Oncoming traffic would be on top of you before you could drive across the main road in the opposite direction.
Until there is an official inquiry to find out the facts of the terrible A614 accident in Nottinghamshire, nobody can be blamed from the local authority. But who is to blame for negligence if local roads and highways are either not properly maintained, or not properly lit? What happens if an accident happens as a result of unclear signposts?


Claiming road accident compensation from the local authority can be difficult – but it´s not impossible. If you have suffered a road accident which has resulted in personal injury during the past three years, which was not your fault, then you should seek the advice of a personal injury solicitor. Personal injury solicitors deal with road accident compensation claims directly, and often cut out the middlemen – unlike claims management firms who pass on your claim to solicitors up and down the country, depending where you live.Road accident injury can be serious. Road accidents in the UK cause thousands of injuries and fatalities a year. If you are not sure of your rights regarding a personal injury compensation claim, you can contact a personal injury solicitor for free advice. Make sure you use a no win no fee solicitor who will pay you 100% of the compensation. Some personal injury solicitors even pay you cash up front when they accept your claim.


The road accident compensation claims procedure can be speeded up if you have all relevant documents with you when making a claim.

• Wherever possible, after a road accident, write down:
• The name and address of the person who was responsible for the accident
• The insurance details of the person responsible for the accident
• Vehicle registration numbers of all vehicles involved in the accident
• The personal details, including phone numbers, names and addresses of any witnesses to the accident• Also keep a copy of any correspondence or police statements


Even if you don't have all of the above, it is worth contacting a personal injury solicitor who will advise you if you have a valid claim for road accident compensation, and what documents you need to submit. The amount of compensation which could be awarded depends on severity of the injuries you are claiming for. Damages can also be awarded for loss of income while you are unable to work, pain and suffering and medical expenses. Damage to your vehicle or personal property as a result of the road accident can also be claimed for, plus any insurance penalties which are incurred.


Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you if have had a road traffic accident in the following towns and want to make a compensation claim

Accrington , Barnoldswick , Blackburn , Burnley , Clitheroe , Colne , Darwen, Nelson , Rossendale ,Bingley , Bradford , Cleckheaton , Keighley , Settle , Shipley , Skipton ,Bolton , Bury , Blackpool , Fleetwood , Lytham St Annes , Poulton-Le-Fylde , Thornton-Cleveleys , Bootle , Liverpool , Ormskirk , Prescot ,Manchester, Sale, Salford ,Ashton-Under-Lyne , Bacup , Heywood , Littleborough , Oldham , Rochdale , Todmorden , Chorley , Leyland , Preston , Southport , Leigh , Skelmersdale , Wigan

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If you have had an illness, accident or injury within the last three years that was not your fault, we can help you claim compensation. We are specialist solicitors who have a high success rate in claiming compensation. No claim is too big or too small. We succeed where others fail, so to make a claim or for more information call us FREE on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Holiday accidents and illness abroad – a tour operator´s responsibility?

Thomson Holidays, Thomas Cook, Saga, Shearings, Archers, First Choice Holidays, Virgin Holidays, Haven, Cosmos, Kumuka, Crystal, Bales, Kuoni and Direct Holidays. What do they have in common? All are household names in the holiday package tour industry in the UK. Reputable holiday tour operators take responsibility for their client´s well-being and overall safety on holiday. Most do, but many more don´t.

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For more information about compensation claims from holiday illness / accidents

The much-maligned food poisoning bug, which is reported widely after outbreaks at holiday hotels and onboard cruise ships, is often passed off as nothing more than scare-mongering and sensationalist media stories. Admittedly, holidaymakers are prone to over-indulge on their annual trip to the Costas, and self-inflicted alcoholic poisoning often takes the place of food poisoning in a top ten list of Brit complaints abroad. So how much is fact and how much is fiction?

Negligent holiday tour operators

Thousands of new claims are filed every year against holiday tour operators who are negligent. Common holiday illness and accidents include food poisoning, cruise ship norovirus, slips and trips in hotel grounds and personal injuries after accidents on holiday trips and excursions. Food poisoning is serious. Often seen as an excuse for over-indulgence, food poisoning on holiday can ruin your trip, and leave you exhausted and out-of-pocket.

All-inclusive hotel packages, with buffet-style meals served all day, can be to blame for no end of stomach bugs and viruses on holiday. Food that is reheated and chilled food that is left out at room temperature are the main culprits. Seafood, mayonnaise, rice and meat dishes will also attract flies when left out in the open for long periods of time. Bacteria will pass from the food to the holidaymakers, and a food poisoning outbreak is just around the corner. Unwashed salad or salad leaves washed in unclean water can also cause food poisoning.

Most holiday hotels and cruise ships accommodate hundreds of people in a relatively small area, particularly in summer, and this only adds to the virus passing quickly between holidaymakers. If you suffer food poisoning on holiday abroad or in the UK through no fault of your own, you can claim compensation for suffering and loss of enjoyment of the holiday when you return to the UK.

Holiday accidents in hotel grounds

Accidents including slips and trips in hotel grounds can also be claimed for if the holiday package tour company or the hotel were negligent. Unclean swimming pools can cause illness, and broken or uneven tiles around the communal areas can cause holiday accidents. Slippery marble floors can also be a hazard – particularly in the foyers, reception areas and the rooms of the hotel. If you feel the staff at your holiday hotel have been negligent and you booked your holiday as part of a package, you may be able to sue the holiday tour operator for compensation.
The majority of holiday packages pass without a problem. Holidaymakers should not be terrified to book package tours because of negative publicity. But on the odd occasion when things go wrong, someone should be accountable. Don´t suffer in silence. If you have been unfortunate enough to experience a holiday accident or illness abroad that was not your fault, contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors today.

Claims management companies can delay claims as they look for suitable solicitors to take on the case. Why not cut out the middlemen and go directly to a personal injury compensation claims solicitor who specialises in holiday illness and accident claims abroad?

Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors specialise in holiday claims
100% of all compensation goes to you
£100.00 cash up front when we take on your claim
No win, no fee, no risk

Claiming for holiday illness, injury or accidents can be difficult. Holiday claims expert, Anne Thomson of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, has over 20 years experience of dealing with clients who have fallen ill or sustained injuries abroad. Anne´s background and customer service skills ensure clients are dealt with in a professional and sympathetic manner. Her knowledge and expertise in the specialised area of travel law is second to none. Tour operators often offer clients less compensation than they deserve, and it is essential that you contact us before you accept any payment. Your claim will then be assessed and you will be advised by Anne and her highly trained team how to proceed. For more information or to make a claim Call us FREE on 080001 54321, or fill in the online claim form.

Holiday cruises – be prepared for anything!

For some reason best known to themselves, holidaymakers planning a cruise seem to take less time preparing for their trip, than they would if they were planning a package tour on land.
Don´t over-pack your bags, and leave plenty of room for souvenirs. There are usually plenty of stop-offs and excursions in different ports, so you are likely to be tempted to buy more than you should.While most cruises are to warm-weather destinations, this is not always the case. Check the weather report before disembarking. Even if you are sailing to warm weather destinations, the air can be chilly on deck in the evenings. Remember, you are not visiting one destination so the weather is likely to vary. Sun protection is very important on a cruise ship holiday. You may want to go home with a suntan, but sun burn can spoil your trip. If your skin is particularly sensitive, wear high factor sun cream and a hat on deck.

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Check and recheck that you have all the toiletries you need. Most basics can be bought onboard the cruise ship, but they are likely to be expensive. Carry everything in a leak-proof bag. How many times have you arrived at a holiday destination to find shaving foam or shampoo all over your travel bag?

Carrying plenty of light clothes such as T-shirts and shorts (obviously if you are visiting warm destinations) will save on the laundry. You may want to take some formal clothes for the evening, but for lounging by the pool, casual and comfortable is the order of the day.Any prescribed medication should be packed in your carry-on luggage. Non-prescription medicine such as antiseptic cream, mosquito repellent, painkillers and cold cures should also be bought from home. You can buy a range of non-prescription medicines onboard the cruise ship, but the selection is not great and they will cost more.

Make sure you have a carry-on bag with a few clothes and essentials. First time cruisers may not realise that your main luggage may not turn up for a while after you reach your cabin. Study the ship´s map once you get onboard. Most holiday cruise ships are massive, and it´s easy to get lost. Instead of taking lifts to the restaurant or bar, walk. This way you´ll soon find your way around the ship.

The majority of holiday cruises pass without a hitch, and you will be more than ready to book again for next year. Planning well before you take a cruise ship holiday will ensure you remember your trip of a lifetime for all the right reasons.

Holiday tour operators including Thomas Cook, Thomsons, Saga, Shearings, Archers, First Choice Holidays, Virgin Holidays, Haven, Cosmos, Kumuka, Crystal, Bales, Kuoni and Direct Holidays will all do their utmost to ensure holidaymakers have a wonderful time in their chosen holiday destinations.

But things can go wrong. Holiday illness and accidents are more prevalent than ever. You can now claim for holiday illness and accident compensation if the holiday accident or illness was not your fault. If you have suffered food poisoning, a holiday accident such as a slip or trip, a road accident or even an accident onboard an aircraft which was not your fault, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors want to hear about it. We specialise in holiday accident and illness compensation claims.

Why Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors?

You receive 100% of the compensation.
You receive £100.00 when we take your claim.
No win, no fee and no risk to you

If you think you have a claim for illness, accidents or injury which happened abroad, we can help you claim compensation. Holiday claims are complex and you need to contact Anne Thomson at Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors if you think you have a claim. Anne has worked for over 20 years in the field of holiday compensation claims, and has a sound knowledge of travel law and how it works. Many tour operators offer clients much less money than they deserve after suffering an illness, injury or accident on holiday. Contact Anne and her team before you accept any payment – we may well be able to get you more! For more information or to make a claim, CAll FREE on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Car accident and holiday illness abroad compensation claim

Can you imagine anything worse than suffering a car accident on holiday abroad that was not your fault? Not only would your holiday be wrecked, but you may not know where to turn for help. You may also be suffering personal injury which could affect your life when you return to the UK. Thousands of people suffer personal injury or illness on holiday every year, through no fault of their own. Only a small majority of those know they can claim compensation for those illnesses and injuries when they return to the UK. It is a tragedy that so many holidays are ruined by a car accident abroad, food poisoning on a cruise ship, hotel food poisoning or an accident in hotel grounds that was not your fault. You can claim compensation for your holiday accident or illness from a UK personal injury solicitor.

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Car accidents, cruise ship accidents and holiday illnessIt is not only car accidents that can ruin the holiday of a lifetime. Tour companies and cruise ship operators have an obligation and a responsibility to their customers. Compensation for holiday illness and accident is more often than not, totally deserved. Miles from home and probably with your family in tow, your annual holiday is something you have probably been looking forward to for months. Expensive but worth it. Unfortunately things can and do go wrong on holiday abroad.Holiday car accident compensation throughout Europe

Car accidents are one of the most common causes of personal injury in the UK and the rest of Europe every year. Whether you are suffering whiplash, broken bones, strains or sprains or even more serious personal injury such as loss of limb, you may have a claim for compensation after a car accident on holiday. If you have suffered a road accident on holiday abroad that was someone else´s fault, take the driver´s details where possible and the registration number of his vehicle. Make a police report, even if you have only suffered minor personal injury as a result of the accident. If you have suffered personal injury after a holiday car accident in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK or Europe it is vital you contact a personal injury solicitor on your return to the UK. Don´t suffer in silence.

Medical expenses and personal injury on holiday

You may be able to claim compensation for loss of enjoyment of your holiday plus any medical expenses you could have incurred on holiday. It costs nothing to ask advice from a personal injury solicitor, and most work on a no win no fee basis. There is not greater case for compensation than suffering personal injury on holiday through no fault of your own.

It is also worth knowing that because you are a UK resident, and your claim for personal injury is made in the UK, you are likely to get a much higher payout than if it was heard in many other parts of Europe. Spain and Portugal for example, are known to pay far less in successful compensation claims cases than in the UK.

How Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can ease your pain

100% of all compensation goes to you
£100.00 cash up front when we take on your claim
No win, no fee, no risk

Claiming for holiday illness, injury or accidents can be difficult. Holiday claims expert, Anne Thomson of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, has over 20 years experience of dealing with clients who have fallen ill or sustained injuries abroad. Anne´s background and customer service skills ensure clients are dealt with in a professional and sympathetic manner. Her knowledge and expertise in the specialised area of travel law is second to none. Tour operators often offer clients less compensation than they deserve, and it is essential that you contact us before you accept any payment. Your claim will then be assessed and you will be advised by Anne and her highly trained team how to proceed. For more information or to make a claim Call us FREE on 080001 54321, or fill in the online claim form.

Slips, trips and automobiles – can I claim for compensation?

After suffering some of the worse winter conditions for 20 years, the UK is bracing itself for more snow showers next week.

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Road traffic accident compensation claims

Not very good at coping with adverse weather conditions, Britain must be one of the only countries in Europe that run out of grit and salt when the roads and pavements need it most. No doubt they will just about manage to stock up on salt and grit as the hosepipe ban comes into effect during the summer. How Britain is ever short of water never ceases to amaze me.
In June, 2007 thousands of homes were flooded in England after torrential rain saw many local rivers burst their banks. So as weather patterns change – apparently due to global warming – isn´t it time we were better prepared for chaos on the roads and pavements of the UK. I may not be qualified to run as transport minister but what I can say for sure is:- YES we may suffer torrential rain in summer. YES we may get more than three days of snow in winter, and YES we could suffer snowstorms in summer and a heat-wave in winter. Deal with it!

According to the Met office, the western and northern parts of the UK tend to lie close to the normal path of the Atlantic depressions (depressions being the operative word), and average rainfall varies enormously over the UK and up to 200 inches fall annually in Scotland, and an average of 20 inches in parts of England. The wettest areas of England are in the western half of the country. The most mountainous parts of the UK are in the west, and when westerly winds are forced to rise over the mountains, rain is produced.

So with all this advanced technology and detailed information at hand, how come we are never prepared for prolonged periods of snow or sunshine? An average winter´s day sees 10,000 accidents on Britain´s roads, but last week 30,000 accidents were reported over a 24-hour period. Not all of the road accidents could be attributed to the fact that roads weren´t treated, but many were. Nobody went to work, nobody went to school and my father described his local high street near Nottingham as having a carnival atmosphere. He said the pubs were packed and it was like a bank holiday.

Great for the skivers, but at what cost to England´s industry when the whole country grinds to a halt after workers can´t get to their jobs because of snow and ice on the roads? It´s a good job Geoff Hoon, (buffoon) isn´t solely responsible for getting Britain back to work. His ´stop whingeing´ comments only proved to infuriate a slipping, tripping public who didn´t feel safe enough to walk or drive to the local shops. A tax-paying public who contribute heavily to the local authority, and might well expect their roads and pavements to be gritted after a heavy snowfall, were justifiably outraged by his insensitive comments.

A friend of mine who works at a supermarket near Northampton said that three people had slipped on ice outside the store last week, and all had sustained personal injury as a result of the pavement surfaces not being salted or gritted. One lady is still in hospital after suffering a double arm fracture. This was three incidents of personal injury outside one shop on one day. Aside from the jovial comments about ´snow days´ and everyone being happy to skive off work, personal injury caused by slips and trips is a serious business.

Stockpiling bread and milk during bad weather and/or bank holidays may be a British ´thing´, (apparently there has been a rush on jaffa cakes too??), but nobody deserves to suffer personal injury after a trip to the shops because roads and pavements are left untreated.Why should you suffer after negligence from a local authority? You can claim compensation for personal injury following a slip, trip or road accident that was not your fault. For free advice, contact a personal injury solicitor who will let you know if you have a claim for personal injury compensation following a road accident or a slip or trip that was not your fault – even if you were stockpiling jaffa cakes when the incident took place!

Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you

Anne Thomson Road Accident Compensation claims Anne Thomson of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors joined the firm last year and handles claims for compensation for injuries sustained in road accidents. She will act for you in your claim for compensation following an accident which was not your fault and will guide you through the claims process from beginning to end.

By claiming with Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, you pay nothing and receive 100% of your compensation. We pay £100 cash up front when we take on your claim. You may have suffered minor injuries such as whiplash or more major ones such as broken bones or loss of limb. No claim is too large or too small. Anne will speak to you on a personal, one to one basis and offer a sympathetic ear. We cut out the middlemen and deal with your claim directly. Our aim is to get you a quick payout with the minimum of fuss.

For more information or to make a claim call Ann Thomson FREE on 080001 54321, or fill in the online claim form.

Slips Trips and Falls

Not every surface you walk on can be perfect and each year many people suffer injuries as a result of slips, trips and falls. They can occur anywhere, in the street or local leisure facilities, work or school. Under the law, both public and private organizations have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their visitors. This means they have to ensure there are no health and safety risks and maintain their environments to avoid mishaps.

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Many people do suffer each year from slips, trips and falls and whilst thankfully most injuries are minor, some can be long lasting and cause considerable pain and suffering. If the accident happened due to the negligence of others, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Organizations have to ensure that pavements and other surfaces are kept well maintained to avoid such slips and trips happening. They must be kept clean and free from any obstacles that can cause a fall to happen.

If you do suffer from a slip, trip or fall then try to take a photograph of the place where this happened as this will support your compensation claim.

What shall I do if I have been injured due to a slip, trip or fall?

Contact us at Farnworth Rose Solicitors and our expert team of personal injury lawyers can advise you on pursuing a compensation claim. We work on a no win no fee basis so you will not have any further financial costs. We will organize all the necessary paperwork, appointments and liaison and proceed with the claim on your behalf, keeping you informed throughout.

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Road traffic accidents

Thousands of Britons are injured every year in road accidents and the injuries range from minor injuries like whiplash, cuts and bruises to serious injuries and death. It is not only drivers that can suffer injury in road accidents but also pedestrians, passengers, motorcyclists and cyclists. If you have been injured in any type of road accident then you may be entitled to compensation.

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Personal injury following a road accident can have serious consequences for the victim. They not only suffer pain but also might incur financial costs as a result of the accident. They may have medical costs and been unable to work meaning loss of wages. Those involved can also suffer from psychological and emotional consequences.

A road accident must be reported to the police. Regardless of the exact cause of the accident, if it was the fault of another person then you could put forward a compensation claim. It can seem a daunting process, having to liaise with insurers and police and gather witness statements and evidence. However, a good personal injury solicitor will do all that for you so you can concentrate on recovering. What shall I do if I was injured in a road accident?

Call us at Farnworth Rose Solicitors. We have a dedicated team of personal injury lawyers who can talk you through the process and proceed with a compensation claim on your behalf. There is no financial cost as we work on a no win no fee basis. We can arrange all the necessary collection of evidence and liaison with insurers so you don’t have any added stress following the accident. We will keep you informed throughout the process in plain English and can even put you in touch with the necessary support to help you in your recovery.

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Strife on the Ocean Wave - Cruise ship illness

Your holiday of a lifetime, floating in luxury on the ocean waves, can quickly turn into a nightmare if you are struck down with food poisoning. Unforgettable it may be, but for all the wrong reasons.Most passengers who suffer illness or personal injury onboard a holiday cruise ship can find themselves feeling isolated and afraid. You won´t have the familiarity of a local doctor or hospital, and you are likely to be thousands of miles from home. You are also unlikely to be able to contact a personal injury solicitor while onboard the ship, which can add to your stress. By contacting a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible, and if the illness or personal injury was somebody else´s fault, you will be able to claim compensation.

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Unfortunately, for every reputable cruise line company, there are some who still put profits over passengers. With an increased number of people taking holiday cruises each year, it is vital that holiday cruise companies ensure their safety and wellbeing while onboard.Bad sanitation and bad hygiene have been covered up in the past by tour operators of cruise ships, and safety precautions have been found lacking. Some crew members are unqualified to carry out their jobs onboard and lack training and education. Poor maintenance and bad management also account for many personal injuries and illness suffered onboard.

Increased media attention is forcing many unscrupulous tour operators to clean up their acts, but there are always those who will slip through the net and refuse to accept any responsibility for illness and accidents onboard. International laws are relatively weak, and the small print on passenger tickets is often unclear and confusing.Fact: Accidents happen at sea. But before booking your cruise after skimming through a glossy brochure, do some research. Go online and view consumer reports or reviews of particular cruises, and always note what other passengers have said. Make sure the company who is running the cruise is reputable and well-known. Ask about medical facilities onboard, and don´t be fobbed off with vague answers.

Some of the most common injuries that happen on cruise ships result from:

Trips or slips on steps and decks.
Accidents while ashore on excursions.
Food poisoning.
Personal injury from lack of security,
mechanical defects or even fires

If you have been hurt onboard a cruise ship, the first thing to do is read the passage contract. This outlines, albeit often in small print, the tour operator´s duty and obligations to you, the passenger.The next thing to do is contact a personal injury solicitor, with an expert solicitor who specialises in claiming compensation for holiday illness and personal injury. You can then claim the compensation you deserve and your rights regarding holiday illness or personal injury compensation will be fully explained. Holiday illness and personal injury can ruin your holiday, but don´t let it ruin your life. Claim the compensation that is due to you.

Food poisoning outbreaks on cruise ships – are we right to be worried?

Being struck down with food poisoning on board a cruise ship, can ruin your holiday, and cause lasting illness and trauma. Some of the most prevalent cases of illness aboard cruise ships happened last year, and were reported widely in the media.

So is cruise ship sickness something we need to be worried about, or is it blown out of all proportion by a sensationalist media? Personally, having suffered food poisoning on land, I can´t think of anything worse than being struck down with norovirus onboard ship. With serious illnesses, such as MRSA, striking fear into the hearts people attending hospital in the UK, the last thing they need is to be worried about illness on holiday.

Passengers from the Diamond Princess, which was quarantined in Shanghai late last year, allege that the crew on board the ship were unprepared for the norovirus outbreak, and subsequently failed to prevent the spread of the illness. So can illness aboard a cruise ship be prevented? The truth is that often people contract the illness on land, and bring it onboard , but as many passengers are crammed into a fairly confined space, the illness spreads quickly. Sixty people were confined to their cabins on the Diamond Princess, after being struck down with the highly-contagious virus, and it was reported that another 400 people fell ill.

Many passengers fell ill during the second week of the trip, after visiting some of the specialist restaurants onboard. Norovirus strikes quickly and by the time you realise you are ill, you will probably be suffering severe symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting. Problems can arise onboard cruise ships when an illness breaks out and affects many of the passengers, as there are only so many doctors onboard, which can cause delay in receiving treatment. It is common for single people to take holidays on cruise ships, and is all the more stressful for them when they become ill, and have to cope alone.

Passengers who became ill aboard the Diamond Princess also allege that nobody contacted them from the tour company on their return to the UK. If you have suffered holiday illness or injury onboard a cruise ship, through no fault of your own, it is vital you contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as you can. You will be advised of your rights and guided through the complicated personal illness and injury compensation claims process from start to finish.
If sanitisation and bad hygiene was to blame for the outbreak onboard the Diamond Princess, then the passengers were due to compensation from the tour company. Holidays, costing between £2,000 and £4,000, were completely ruined for many passengers.
Norovirus, which causes gastroenteritis, is spread by faecal contamination of food or water or person-to-person contact. It can spread quickly in enclosed spaces, especially if particular attention is not paid to personal hygiene. It causes vomiting and diarrhoea for up to three days, and usually resolves itself without treatment or long-term complications. Norovirus-related illnesses have been known, however to last for many months.

The Diamond Princess belongs to Princess Cruises, which is part of Carnival Corporation & PLC, the British-American global cruise company that owns P & O Cruises. A Princess Cruises spokesman said at the time: “We have worked extensively with both international and local Public Health Authorities to develop comprehensive outbreak prevention and control policies and we do everything we can to protect the safety, health and comfort of our passengers.
“Unfortunately, norovirus is currently circulating widely throughout the Far East and we regret that an outbreak occurred on this occasion. Our investigation into the circumstances of the outbreak is ongoing and so we are unable to comment further at this time. We have received no formal legal claims in relation to this matter but any communication received will be dealt with as a priority.” The major problem with suffering illness onboard a cruise ship is that it only takes one person to spread a virus to the rest of the ship. Whether the virus was contracted onboard or on land, it is of little consolation to sufferers. With so much negative publicity about norovirus and food poisoning onboard cruise ships, it would be hard to excuse any company or tour operator who did not ensure the thorough cleaning and disinfecting of the ship when an outbreak takes place. All crew should be thoroughly trained in how to deal with an outbreak of norovirus. The Health Protection Agency bought out guidelines for crew aboard cruise ships, detailing the actions they need to take should there be such an outbreak. There is no longer any excuse for staff onboard cruise ships to be ignorant of the norovirus facts.Unfortunately, these outbreaks of norovirus show no signs of abating.

If you have suffered an illness or personal injury onboard a cruise ship, that was not your fault, contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors as soon as possible.

By claiming with Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors:

You receive 100% of the compensation.
You receive £100.00 when we take your claim.
No win, no fee and no risk to you

If you think you have a claim for illness, accidents or injury which happened abroad, we can help you claim compensation. Holiday claims are complex and you need to contact Anne Thomson at Farnworth Rose Solicitors if you think you have a claim. Anne has worked for over 20 years in the field of holiday compensation claims, and has a sound knowledge of travel law and how it works. Many tour operators offer clients much less money than they deserve after suffering an illness, injury or accident on holiday. Contact Anne and her team before you accept any payment – we may well be able to get you more! For more information or to make a claim, call FREE on 080001 54321 or fill in

Food poisoning outbreaks on cruise ships – are we right to be worried?

Being struck down with food poisoning on board a cruise ship, can ruin your holiday, and cause lasting illness and trauma. Some of the most prevalent cases of illness aboard cruise ships happened last year, and were reported widely in the media.

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So is cruise ship sickness something we need to be worried about, or is it blown out of all proportion by a sensationalist media? Personally, having suffered food poisoning on land, I can´t think of anything worse than being struck down with norovirus onboard ship. With serious illnesses, such as MRSA, striking fear into the hearts people attending hospital in the UK, the last thing they need is to be worried about illness on holiday.

Passengers from the Diamond Princess, which was quarantined in Shanghai late last year, allege that the crew on board the ship were unprepared for the norovirus outbreak, and subsequently failed to prevent the spread of the illness. So can illness aboard a cruise ship be prevented? The truth is that often people contract the illness on land, and bring it onboard , but as many passengers are crammed into a fairly confined space, the illness spreads quickly. Sixty people were confined to their cabins on the Diamond Princess, after being struck down with the highly-contagious virus, and it was reported that another 400 people fell ill.

Many passengers fell ill during the second week of the trip, after visiting some of the specialist restaurants onboard. Norovirus strikes quickly and by the time you realise you are ill, you will probably be suffering severe symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting. Problems can arise onboard cruise ships when an illness breaks out and affects many of the passengers, as there are only so many doctors onboard, which can cause delay in receiving treatment. It is common for single people to take holidays on cruise ships, and is all the more stressful for them when they become ill, and have to cope alone.

Passengers who became ill aboard the Diamond Princess also allege that nobody contacted them from the tour company on their return to the UK. If you have suffered holiday illness or injury onboard a cruise ship, through no fault of your own, it is vital you contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as you can. You will be advised of your rights and guided through the complicated personal illness and injury compensation claims process from start to finish.
If sanitisation and bad hygiene was to blame for the outbreak onboard the Diamond Princess, then the passengers were due to compensation from the tour company. Holidays, costing between £2,000 and £4,000, were completely ruined for many passengers.

Norovirus, which causes gastroenteritis, is spread by faecal contamination of food or water or person-to-person contact. It can spread quickly in enclosed spaces, especially if particular attention is not paid to personal hygiene. It causes vomiting and diarrhoea for up to three days, and usually resolves itself without treatment or long-term complications. Norovirus-related illnesses have been known, however to last for many months.

The Diamond Princess belongs to Princess Cruises, which is part of Carnival Corporation & PLC, the British-American global cruise company that owns P & O Cruises.
A Princess Cruises spokesman said at the time: “We have worked extensively with both international and local Public Health Authorities to develop comprehensive outbreak prevention and control policies and we do everything we can to protect the safety, health and comfort of our passengers.

“Unfortunately, norovirus is currently circulating widely throughout the Far East and we regret that an outbreak occurred on this occasion. Our investigation into the circumstances of the outbreak is ongoing and so we are unable to comment further at this time. We have received no formal legal claims in relation to this matter but any communication received will be dealt with as a priority.”

The major problem with suffering illness onboard a cruise ship is that it only takes one person to spread a virus to the rest of the ship. Whether the virus was contracted onboard or on land, it is of little consolation to sufferers. With so much negative publicity about norovirus and food poisoning onboard cruise ships, it would be hard to excuse any company or tour operator who did not ensure the thorough cleaning and disinfecting of the ship when an outbreak takes place. All crew should be thoroughly trained in how to deal with an outbreak of norovirus. The Health Protection Agency bought out guidelines for crew aboard cruise ships, detailing the actions they need to take should there be such an outbreak. There is no longer any excuse for staff onboard cruise ships to be ignorant of the norovirus facts.

Unfortunately, these outbreaks of norovirus show no signs of abating. If you have suffered an illness or personal injury onboard a cruise ship, that was not your fault, contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors as soon as possible.

By claiming with Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors:

100% of all compensation goes to you.
£100.00 cash up front when we take on your claim.
No win, no fee, no risk

Claiming for holiday illness, injury or accidents can be difficult. Holiday claims expert, Anne Thomson of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, has over 20 years experience of dealing with clients who have fallen ill or sustained injuries abroad. Anne´s background and customer service skills ensure clients are dealt with in a professional and sympathetic manner. Her knowledge and expertise in the specialised area of travel law is second to none. Tour operators often offer clients less compensation than they deserve, and it is essential that you contact us before you accept any payment. Your claim will then be assessed and you will be advised by Anne and her highly trained team how to proceed. For more information or to make a claim Call us FREE on 080001 54321, or fill in the claim form.

Norovirus – the facts and how to claim compensation for holiday illness

Over a million people book holiday cruises every year, and travel to exotic destinations, enjoy amazing entertainment, and top-notch dining at all-inclusive prices.

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Cruises can provide the holiday experience of a lifetime, but it seems that things can go wrong. Gastro-intestinal illness, such as norovirus is highly contagious among cruise ship passengers, and can ruin your holiday.

Holiday illness and personal injury onboard cruise ships is reported regularly in the media, and many people are confused about the threat of illness aboard cruise ships. Viruses, such as norovirus, are very common onboard cruise ships as they are highly contagious, but 80% of these illnesses are actually contracted on land. It is very common for outbreaks of stomach illness to occur on cruise ships as large numbers of people, in a relatively confined space, gather for long periods of time. There are some simple steps you can follow to help you avoid stomach illnesses while holidaying on a cruise ship.

In order to protect yourself from illness, we first need to understand why stomach viruses seem to spread so quickly onboard cruise ships. A common cause of norovirus comes from people not washing their hands after using the bathroom. The virus is very common and often a holidaymaker onboard a cruise ship can be infected with a virus and not even know it, until they have passed it on to many more passengers. All it takes is for a few infected people to start touching handrails, door knobs, lounge chairs and everything else on board, and before you know it, you have an outbreak, where most of the passengers are confined to their rooms.

Other reasons could be due to the failure to properly disinfect the cruise ship when the previous cruise resulted in an outbreak of norovirus. Norovirus can be spread by people, and often from those who have had human or animal waste put in their mouth. This could be from unwashed food or unclean water.

Also on a cruise ship there is usually only one doctor and sick bay. This means every infected person goes to the same clinic. This can cause the disease to spread faster as well. All of the people suffering from this cruise ship illness go to the same doctor, who may or may not end up helping the illness to spread.The upside for most passengers is that cruise ship norovirus typically spreads and ends within 24 to 60 hours. Also, most people make a full recovery from cruise ship infectious diseases.

If you fear there is an outbreak of norovirus on your holiday cruise ship:

Report it as quickly as possible to a member of the crew.

Try not to shake hands with other passengers. If you like to shake hands, use disinfectant straight afterwards.Disinfect your cabin, your curtains, carpet, bed and furniture to be safe.

Take a first aid kit, containing medicine onboard, which will help you if you catch norovirus on the cruise ship. Include medicines for stomach flu, such as antacid and diarrhoea tablets.

If you claim holiday illness or accident compensation through Farnworth Rose solicitors

Rose Personal Injury Solicitors:100% of the compensation received goes to you.You will get £100.00 when we take your claim on.No win, no fee, and most importantly no risk to you.
Everyone looks forward to holidays and they are often the highlight of a family´s year. Unfortunately things can go wrong, and you may suffer illness, injury or accident when on holiday through no fault of your own. Claiming from tour operators is complex, and you should seek our advice if you want to make a claim for compensation. Anne Thomson is our resident holiday claims expert and boasts over 20 years experience in the field of holiday claims compensation. Don´t be fobbed off with less than you deserve from the tour operator. If you want more advice or even a friendly chat about a possible claim, call FREE on 080001 54321 or fill in our online claim form.

Norovirus – the dangers of becoming ill on a cruise ship

Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus which can be passed on from one person to another with alarming ease. Some people remain contagious for up to 2 weeks after recovering. This could be the reason why many cruise ship passengers suffer from norovirus on successive cruises. It is often unlikely that passengers and crew stay confined to their rooms for as long as the illness remains, which increases the likelihood of norovirus spreading.

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Whilst norovirus outbreaks are not confined to cruise ships, many people in a closed community increases the risk of the virus spreading. Norovirus can be spread through contaminated food and drink, which is particularly worrying if the crew members who serve or prepare food become ill.

If you have contracted norovirus onboard a holiday cruise ship, during the past three years, it is vital you contact a personal injury solicitor who will help you claim the compensation you deserve.Passengers can pick up the virus from touching infected surfaces like handrails, walls and mirrors. When a suspected norovirus outbreak occurs on a cruise ship, crew should spray disinfectant on all common surfaces, and sick passengers are usually confined to their rooms. Claiming compensation for norovirus can be complicated. Once you contact a good personal injury solicitor, who specialises in holiday accidents and illness, your mind should be put at rest.

Sufferers of norovirus have acute symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Some also have stomach cramps, headaches, and chills. One 21 year old man actually died two days after disembarking from his ship. The cause of death was cited as being complications from a norovirus infection, although this is very uncommon. Norovirus infections are usually not major health risks, though they are highly unpleasant, both for passengers and cruise ship companies. If your holiday has been ruined by contracting norovirus through no fault of your own,

Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors want to hear from you.

By claiming holiday illness or accident compensation through Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors:
You receive 100% of any compensation.You receive £100.00 when we take your claim.No win, no fee and no risk to you

If you think you have a claim for illness, accidents or injury which happened abroad, we can help you claim compensation. Holiday claims are complex and you need to contact Anne Thomson at Farnworth Rose Solicitors if you think you have a claim. Anne has worked for over 20 years in the field of holiday compensation claims, and has a sound knowledge of travel law and how it works. Many tour operators offer clients much less money than they deserve after suffering an illness, injury or accident on holiday. Contact Anne and her team before you accept any payment – we may well be able to get you more. For more information or to make a claim, call FREE on 080001 54321 or fill in the claim form.

Holiday and cruise ship illness - how to claim compensation

For many people, annual holidays are the highlight of the year. This is often the only time people get to relax and take a break from their hectic lives, plus spend some quality time with their family and friends. Taking a holiday on a cruise ship may be your holiday of a lifetime or a regular annual holiday, and the last thing you want is to contract an illness onboard. If you have suffered holiday illness, such as food poisoning, onboard a cruise ship, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve.

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Tour operators and travel agents have a responsibility and duty to ensure accommodation is clean and safe as well as making sure the ship free from disease and infection. Every year there are holidaymakers who come home with illnesses and injuries which may affect their lives forever. If the cruise ship illness was caused by another person, you can claim compensation for holiday illness or injury on your return to the UK.


In 1992 a law came into force to implement consumer protection on holiday. ´The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992´ have helped protect holidaymakers on package tours, from illness and injury while on holidays which include cruise ship holidays.


Over 1 million people every year regularly take cruise ship holidays, and any holiday illness or personal injury caused onboard a cruise ship needs to be dealt with professionally and thoroughly. If you have suffered an injury or illness onboard a cruise ship during the past three years, you need to contact a personal injury solicitor. Thousands of passengers every year suffer an illness or an injury whilst onboard a cruise ship, which include:


• Slips and Trips onboard the ship due to the negligence of staff


• Food Poisoning from poor hygiene standards which includes: Salmonella and Norovirus


• Bacterial infections can also be contracted from poor hygiene and contaminated water. Illnesses include: Typhoid, E-coli and Legionnaire´s Disease


• Accidents which cause personal injury on excursions when the ship is in portDon´t suffer in silence if you have had your cruise ship holiday ruined by illness or an accident that caused personal injury. Contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, who will guide you through the personal injury compensation claims process smoothly and without fuss.


Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors may also be able to help you claim compensation for:


• Your pain and suffering


• The loss of enjoyment on your holiday


• Loss of earnings if you've been unable to go back to work after returning to the UK


• The expenses that you may have already incurred, including hospital fees, medicine costs and any other medication you have shelled out for


By claiming with Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors:


100% of all compensation goes to you.

£100.00 cash up front when we take on your claim.

No win, no fee, no risk


Claiming for holiday illness, injury or accidents can be difficult. Holiday claims expert, Anne Thomson of Farnworth Rose Solicitors, has over 20 years experience of dealing with clients who have fallen ill or sustained injuries abroad. Anne´s background and customer service skills ensure clients are dealt with in a professional and sympathetic manner. Her knowledge and expertise in the specialised area of travel law is second to none. Tour operators often offer clients less compensation than they deserve, and it is essential that you contact us before you accept any payment. Your claim will then be assessed and you will be advised by Anne and her highly trained team how to proceed. For more information or to make a claim Call us FREE on 080001 54321, or fill in the claim form.

Legionnaires Disease on holiday and how to claim compensation

Legionnaires Disease is an uncommon form of pneumonia, which is occasionally contracted by holidaymakers. It is spread through aerosols of water containing the legionella germ, usually through poorly maintained cooling towers or air conditioning systems. The disease can cause serious illness and even death. If you have suffered Legionnaires Disease on holiday abroad or in the UK, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can get you the compensation you deserve.
For most of us, our annual holiday is exciting and fun and something that we have been looking forward to all year. This can be completely ruined if you contract a serious illness on holiday which was preventable and not your fault.

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Legionnaires Disease and holiday accommodation

Many foreign countries do not enforce strict health and safety rules and sometimes hotels and restaurants fall short of the standard expected by us.Legionella can grow in any water system that is not properly maintained and if the source of the infection is not detected, it can spread to many people in a short space of time. The time from infection to the start of the illness can be 2 to 10 days, but is usually 3 to 6 days.

The sort of aerosol that allows transmission of legionella is found in wet air conditioning systems, whirlpool spas and showers. Legionnaires can affect all ages, but mainly affects older adults. Breathing in aerosols from contaminated water systems is the usual route for the spread of the infection and to date all studies have shown that person to person spread does not occur.
If you have contracted Legionnaires Disease you may not have become ill until you have returned home. In this case it would be helpful in locating the source of the disease. If you can locate others holidaying with you to see if any of them have also been infected, this will help towards your holiday illness compensation claim.

Making a claim for compensation after contracting Legionnaires Disease

If you are unfortunate enough to contract a serious illness such as Legionnaires Disease on holiday, you may be able to make a compensation claim for damages for pain and suffering and also for the loss of your holiday. There may of course also be long term effects on your health caused by the illness.Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you make a successful claim. Our solicitors work on a no win, no fee basis and we ensure that you are not liable for any costs. You keep 100% of the compensation. We are committed to providing victims with a fast and efficient service and will speak to you in plain English, with no legal jargon.

By claiming with Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors:


100% of the compensation goes to you.
You will get £100.00 when we take your claim on.
No win, no fee, and most importantly no risk to you.

Everyone looks forward to holidays and they are often the highlight of a family´s year. Unfortunately things can go wrong, and you may suffer illness, injury or accident when on holiday through no fault of your own. Claiming from tour operators is complex, and you should seek our advice if you want to make a claim for compensation. Anne Thomson is our resident holiday claims expert and boasts over 20 years experience in the field of holiday claims compensation. Don´t be fobbed off with less than you deserve from the tour operator. If you want more advice or even a friendly chat about a possible claim, call FREE on 080001 54321 or fill in our claims form. read more at our injury claims site

Holiday food poisoning and how to claim compensation

Holidays are the highlight of the year for many families. Unfortunately, the annual holiday, which should be a time for relaxation and enjoyment, can be ruined if you are struck down with food poisoning.

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While many people put their upset stomach down to a change in diet, drinking tap water or not being used to the local food, there have been a record number of British tourists suffering food poisoning on holiday during the past few years. Bad hygiene practices are often to blame for causing holiday food poisoning. Many holidaymakers returning to the UK are unaware they can claim compensation for food poisoning. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve.
The typical symptoms of holiday illness are diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach cramps caused by illnesses such as salmonella, norovirus and E.Coli. If you have suffered from illness whilst on holiday, which was the result of poor hygiene or inadequate food preparation in your hotel or resort, this could be the fault of the tour operator and you could take legal action and claim compensation. The owners of the hotel or the tour operators have a duty of care to ensure your health and welfare, and by making you ill through negligent hygiene practices they have failed in that duty. Compensation claims for holiday illness and accidents are more common than you would expect.
If you have suffered from food poisoning, then it is likely that your fellow holiday makers have also suffered from the same illness having eaten in the same dining areas. It is important you keep a record of the names of those other sufferers to help with your claim. Also ensure that you seek medical advice as soon as possible and keep full details of advice you receive from holiday reps.Our solicitors work on a no win, no fee basis and they will ensure you are not liable for any costs.
By claiming compensation for food poisoning with Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors:
100% compensation goes to you£100.00 cash up front when we take on your claimNo win, no fee, no risk
Claiming for holiday illness, injury or accidents can be difficult. Holiday claims expert, Anne Thomson of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, has over 20 years experience of dealing with clients who have fallen ill or sustained injuries abroad. Anne´s background and customer service skills ensure clients are dealt with in a professional and sympathetic manner. Her knowledge and expertise in the specialised area of travel law is second to none. Tour operators often offer clients less compensation than they deserve, and it is essential that you contact us before you accept any payment. Your claim will then be assessed and you will be advised by Anne and her team on how to proceed. For more information about holiday illness claims or to make a claim Call us free on 080001 54321, or fill in the claim form.

Compensation claims for road accidents – and what we´re scared of.

Joining the motorway and navigating roundabouts are part of everyday motoring for most drivers, yet new research reveals they all feature in a list of things that drivers fear most while out on the roads.

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Interesting research by car insurer, Churchill, shows that Brits are such scared drivers, that millions avoid certain routes, and avoid having to turn right. More than 34% of women and 29% of men admit they actually bypass certain routes during busy periods to avoid right turns across traffic, which creates its own problems with traffic build up in urban areas. Navigating roundabouts, cyclists, parking and driving at night all cause trauma for fully qualified drivers, and some even avoid driving at all after dark.Four out of ten motorists (43%) don’t feel confident enough to park where they want, and 13% of these will endure a long walk to avoid parking in a tight spot. 6% only park in spaces they can drive into forwards, and 8% avoid multi-storey car parks. 8% won’t park on the high street for fear of embarrassing themselves (??) and 7% refuse to parallel park.

Motorways are another big fear factor according to Churchill’s survey. 11% of motorists avoid driving on the motorway and 14% only do it when they absolutely have to. One in five people admit that joining a motorway scares them, and once on there, two per cent admit to driving only in the left hand lane. Almost half of all motorists (49%) are not confident to drive at night - around 14% of women and 5% of men avoid driving when dusk falls. Poor visibility, being followed by a stranger and sheer panic are all reasons people avoid night time driving. Or they think the lights are coming from completely the opposite direction which causes confusion and fear.

Frances Browning, spokeswoman for Churchill Car Insurance said: “When motorists pass their driving tests, it doesn’t necessarily qualify them as a confident driver. As our research shows, there are those who actively avoid certain driving manoeuvres, sometimes to the extent that they don’t drive on specific roads or at specific times. It may be worth undertaking a refresher course now and again to increase driver confidence and make the roads safer for everyone.”

In addition, drivers’ fears are exacerbated when they leave Britain’s shores with 16% of women and 8% of men refusing to drive on the continent. Drivers say they don’t understand the road signs, have heard horror stories from pals about bad experiences or fear they could get lost.
Women’s top ten driving fears include:

• Turning right across traffic lanes
• Joining a motorway
• Hidden entrances
• Overtaking a cyclist or motorcyclist
• Roundabouts
• Driving near schools
• Learner drivers
• One way streets
• Dual carriageways
• Mini roundabouts

Men’s top ten driving fears include:

• Turning right
• Hidden entrances
• Driving near schools
• Overtaking cyclists
• Learner drivers
• Roundabouts
• Joining a motorway
• One way streets
• Mini roundabouts
• Varying speed limits
  

Road accidents are one of the most common causes of personal injury. If you have suffered a personal injury as the result of a road accident that was not your fault during the past three years, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve. We pay £100.00 cash up front when we accept your claim, you get 100% of the compensation and we work on a no win, no fee basis. Contact us free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form. By contacting Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

How serious can whiplash be?

Accident victims who claim for whiplash are often depicted as being less than honest, and accused of ´swinging the lead´ to claim a big payout for a small injury.

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But how serious can whiplash be? Sufferers in customary neck braces may not be an uncommon sight, but whiplash is hard to classify and the severity of each case can vary enormously. If you have suffered a whiplash injury, it is vital you contact a personal injury solicitor who will help you claim compensation, if the accident which caused the injury was not your fault. You need to get medical attention as soon as possible as it may be impossible to tell at the time of the accident just how serious your neck injury is. You could even be suffering a neck fracture without immediately realising it.

Sufferers can be in shock after personal injury resulting from a road accident, and you may not realise the severity of your injuries straight away.

The cause of whiplash is actually the hyper-extension of the neck area in a fast backward and forward motion which commonly occurs when vehicles in which the victims are travelling are hit from behind. Sports enthusiasts are also prone to whiplash injuries, as are slippers and trippers who may fall on uneven pavement or road surfaces. The severity of the injury depends on the seriousness of the accident which caused it, and you can claim up to £16,000 for a serious whiplash injury.

Symptoms of whiplash can include:

Pain in the shoulders, blurred eyesight, stiffness in the neck area, tiredness followed by sleeplessness, back pain, vertigo and headaches. Memory loss can also be a symptom along with loss of concentration.

Through a reliable personal injury solicitor, complainants can process their claims more efficiently. You will be able to find a personal injury solicitor who will guide you through the personal injury claims process smoothly and without hassle. Online claim forms are available for people who plan on making a claim immediately. Anyone can access this service, and you should look for a personal injury solicitor who works on a no win, no fee basis and pays 100% of the compensation to you.

The services offered by solicitors include answering your enquiries, offering guidance and recommendations, and processing the compensation as efficiently as possible. By contacting a personal injury solicitor, as opposed to a claims ´management company,´ you are effectively cutting out the middlemen and are guaranteed to have the best possible legal representation.
Not all whiplash injuries are minor, and sufferers can experience severe headaches, insomnia and a tingling sensation in the arms. A personal injury solicitor can help the complainant obtain compensation at a time when he may be suffering from financial hardship and stress. By using a no win, no fee personal injury solicitor the claims process can be made easier. Any whiplash injury victim can claim damages for pain and loss of income, if the injuries were sustained after an accident that was not their fault. You may also be able to claim for the expense of medical treatments and medications.

If you have had an accident which was not your fault within the past three years and have suffered a whiplash injury, contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, of Nelson, near Burnley for a free consultation. Your personal injury solicitor will be able to confirm whether or not you may be entitled to compensation on a no win no fee basis. If your case is accepted, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors will be able to recover costs from the party at fault, which means no risk and no cost to you.

Don´t fall for the personal injury sales patter

It wasn´t until recently that I realised many claims compensation firms or claims ´management´ companies were little more than go-betweens who pass on leads to solicitors up and down the UK.

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If I was unfortunate enough to suffer a personal injury through no fault of my own, I would want to cut out the middleman and go directly to a personal injury solicitor who would deal with my claim. What´s the point of delaying the whole personal injury compensation claim process by dilly dallying with firms who have no other interest in your claim than the commission it will make for them when passed on?

Horror stories abound of salesmen or ´ambulance chasers´ following victims of serious personal injury to hospitals or even haranguing them at the scene of the accident in order to get their claim. Insensitive? Yes! Illegal? No!

Some firms also claim to be able to get your compensation within a certain amount of days or weeks, which is clearly misleading as every case is different. This ends up being frustrating for you – especially if you are suffering financial hardship and desperate for funds.

I know all about the hard sell as I worked for 5 years with one of the Costa del Sol´s biggest estate agents. Many of the salesmen I worked with would have sold their grannies to get another deal. The hard sell may be expected in timeshare and real estate businesses, but incorporating it into personal injury claims leaves a particularly bitter taste. Imagine you have suffered serious injuries, and a salesman is waiting by your bedside to get you to sign your claim over to him?

Not all salesmen are bad. Some are honest, some are tricksters and some are so bent they would give Uri Geller a run for his money (Remember him?– the famous cutlery bender from the 70´s).

So bear in mind that if you want to make a claim for personal injury, you should contact a personal injury solicitor, who will guide you through the whole process without pressure or heavy sales techniques. Preferably one who works on a no win, no fee basis, where you get 100% of the compensation at no risk and no cost to you. And don´t be conned into thinking that a case which was settled last year for a massive sum, will result in a similar payout. Delays can occur with medical reports, gathering information and the other side´s insurers. Be patient, don´t treat your compensation claim as an imminent lottery win, and never put a timescale on it.
A reputable personal injury solicitor will work efficiently and professionally on your behalf, and it can be more damaging to try and rush the compensation claims process by accepting an offer which is far below the payout you deserve. Your personal injury claims solicitor cannot control the speed at which the other side´s solicitor works, but they should be able to give you an approximate conclusion date once all the evidence has been gathered. Timescale also depends on whether the other side admit liability for the accident.

So to conclude, if you have suffered a personal injury as a result of an accident that was not your fault during the past three years, cut out the middlemen and contact a personal injury solicitor who will explain your legal rights and work hard on your behalf to get you the compensation you deserve.

Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors of Nelson, near Burnley, even pay £100.00 cash up front when they accept your claim. They work on a no win, no fee basis and you get 100% of the compensation. Call them free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form. www.roseclaims.co.uk.

Asbestos diseases – claiming from afar

Asbestos related diseases kill over 100,000 people worldwide each year. In the UK there are around 2,000 deaths per year from Mesothelioma, which is cancer of the lining of the lung.
Many victims of asbestos related diseases have moved abroad to sunnier climes such as Spain, Greece and the Balearics. It is still possible to claim compensation for asbestos diseases which were contracted in the UK – even if the sufferer now lives abroad. Ex-Pats can claim benefits from the UK if they have been affected by asbestos-related illness, providing they paid enough national insurance contributions while resident there.

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It can take up to 30 years for the disease to take effect, and many sufferers don´t realise that their respiratory problems or general breathlessness are down to asbestos related diseases.
Plumbers, electricians and other tradesmen who have been exposed to asbestos whilst working are much more prone to these diseases, and the problem seems to be increasing.
Wives and children of tradesmen who regularly bring dusty overalls back into the home, can also be affected by asbestos-related diseases and illnesses.

Not surprisingly, the majority of people in the UK are unaware of just how dangerous asbestos can be.

What is asbestos?

Asbestos is the term for a range of naturally occurring minerals which turn into long thin fibres and bundles. The most common type of asbestos is the serpentine type which includes white asbestos (chrysotile) and is the most frequently mined. The fibres are strong and resistant to heat and chemicals. This makes asbestos particularly useful as an insulation material for roofs and walls, and has been used extensively throughout the world by builders, plumbers etc.,
How can it affect us?

Asbestos is a hazardous material, but only becomes a serious health risk when the fibres become airborne and are then inhaled. Most asbestos materials pose little risk unless they are disturbed and become airborne. Once released into the atmosphere, if they are inhaled, the fibres often lead to serious illnesses such as lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis, which is a chronic fibrosis of the lungs. Many people who worked extensively with asbestos in the past , are now suffering debilitating illness as a result. Building and maintenance workers are most at risk. The Control of Asbestos Regulations, 2006 brought together three sets of regulations covering the prohibition of asbestos, the control of asbestos at work and asbestos licensing.
Why was asbestos used so much if it is so dangerous?

The ability of asbestos to resist high temperatures is what made it so useful to so many tradesmen. Using asbestos to conserve and preserve heat and for insulation purposes was common among builders. The fibre also gives protection against fire, corrosion, cold, acids, noise, energy loss, frost, dust and vermin – which made it an attractive material to use. The dangers of asbestos were never properly understood when it was used the most extensively. Asbestos related diseases can take up to 50 years to manifest themselves and to develop after exposure. The massive scale of the health risks only became known after asbestos had already been widely used, which was too late for many sufferers. Still at risk are the maintenance and building workers who could still be exposed to asbestos which was used many years ago. The fibres can still be inhaled into the lungs if the asbestos is disturbed, resulting in cancer and various other respiratory diseases. More likely to create illness and disease is asbestos that has been scraped or sanded into a powder. Potentially hazardous jobs also include asbestos removal, unless rigorous precautions are taken.

If you think you may have a claim for compensation after contracting an asbestos-related disease or illness, the first thing you need to do is contact a personal injury claims solicitor. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors will give you sound legal advice and guide you through the personal injury claims compensation process.

Hoilday illness and accident - you can claim

Not many people in the UK are aware that if they suffer a holiday illness or accident through no fault of their own, they can claim compensation.

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Accidents and injury have a nasty habit of surprising holidaymakers when they least expect it. A family holiday is usually planned well in advance and should be the highlight of the year for most people. Two weeks in the sun, relaxing and enjoying the hotel facilities, can turn quite quickly into a nightmare if you are unfortunate enough to suffer an illness or personal injury through no fault of your own.

To make a holiday accident or illness claim, you must have booked your holiday as a package. This means that at least two elements of the trip must have been booked together – such as flights and hotel as one package. Compensation can then be claimed from the tour operator for personal injury or illness caused by their neglect.

You may have suffered an injury or illness as a result of a slip or trip on uneven tiling by the pool, food poisoning, or even an accident that occurs during an excursion. Whether the holiday is in the UK or abroad, if it was booked as part of a package, you can claim for personal injury if the accident or illness was not your fault. Claiming in the UK also means you don´t have the difficult problems or language barriers of trying to claim abroad.

You must report the accident or illness to the holiday reps and/or hotel staff, where possible, before returning to the UK. If you can take photos, or if you have proof of any medical treatment, and/or witness statements, it can all help your compensation claim.

Holiday accidents and illness include:

Road accident claims
Food poisoning from badly prepared hotel meals or preparation of food in unhygienic conditions
Watersports and sporting accidents
Legionnaire´s disease
Hotel room accidents
Cruise ship illnesses (most commonly food poisoning)
Skiing accidents
Accidents onboard airlines

You may be able to claim for personal injury or illness plus the loss of enjoyment on holiday. Previously, if you suffered a personal injury abroad, you would have to pursue a holiday accident claim in that country. This could prove to be costly and tedious. Since the start of Package Travel, Package Holiday and Package Tour Regulations, 1992 and the 4th EU Motor Directive, 2003, it has become possible to claim holiday accident and illness compensation through the UK courts.

To make a claim or for more information from Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, call 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

Rangers fan claims massive payout in Barcelona

Rangers fan claims massive payout in Barcelona

When Rangers fan, George Simpson, travelled to Seville to watch his team play in the UEFA Cup, he could never have imagined the horrific events that followed.

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George was hit by the wing mirror of a bus whilst walking along a pavement in Barcelona. He was thrown under the wheels of the bus, and having nearly died from loss of blood, his right leg was amputated above the knee.

He has now hired a Spanish solicitor to fight his case and is suing Barcelona City Council for nearly £600,000. I hope he gets it. Spanish roads and pavements are notoriously dangerous, and caution signs either don´t exist or they are unclear and hardly visible.

Through his solicitor, George, 43, is claiming the council failed to protect him by banning pedestrians from the narrow pavement he was walking along when hit by the bus.

Having been in hospital for three weeks in Barcelona, the claimant found himself in great financial difficulty as medical bills had to be met. His fellow Rangers fans raised thousands of pounds to help pay for his treatment, and he also needed months of physiotherapy before doctors were able to fit him with a prosthetic limb.

George´s solicitor, Jaime Barbany, said: “It´s our understanding that pedestrians should be banned from the pavement he was walking along. It runs between two busy roads and narrows abruptly at the point where he was run over.

“There are no signs indicating that pedestrians should not use it. Mr Simpson saw a pavement and thought he was safe. The terrible scars he has suffered are no fault of his own.”
A project manager for a scaffolding firm in Glasgow, George is from Renfrewshire, and is trying to remain upbeat despite his terrible injuries. He says: “I have a lot to look forward to. At least I am still here to watch my kids grow up.”

Barcelona City Council refused to comment on the lawsuit, and it is believed that George is also suing the bus driver, whose insurers are contesting the claim.

George´s claim for compensation after such a horrific personal injury is justified and deserved, and his solicitors will do their utmost to get him a quick payout from the city council. Personal injury while on holiday abroad is a lot more common than many people think. If you have suffered a personal injury or illness on holiday that was not your fault, during the past three years, Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve. As long as the holiday was booked as a package (at least two elements of the holiday have to have been booked together – such as flights and accommodation), contact us as soon as possible.

What a bummer!

It has been reported that a skier who dangled upside down from a ski lift in Colorado, baring his bottom to the world, will be claiming compensation. And who could blame him?
This is the type of accident that usually happens to me. No real injuries-just a whole heap of humiliation.

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Officials at the Vail Resort in Colorado said that the skier was attempting to get on the Blue ski basin lift when somehow he slipped through the seat and ended up dangling from the chair lift by one ski boot. To make things worse, his ski suit and underpants snagged on the seat and hung forlornly round his knees – exposing a rosy pair of cheeks.

Obviously not too concerned for his welfare, several skiers snapped photos of the poor man and posted them on the internet for all to see (you bad, bad people).
Staff at the resort managed to back up the ski lift 10 feet and, after what was probably the longest 7 minutes of his life, the hapless skier was rescued. His name has not been released (which is something he will probably be eternally grateful for).

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Claiming for a car accident – the right way

Car accidents are among the biggest causes of personal injury in the UK each year. Millions of people suffer personal injury following a road accident which was not their fault. Claiming compensation for those injuries can be done smoothly if you contact a reputable personal injury claims solicitor before accepting any payout.No one car accident is the same. All accidents vary to a certain degree, which means that every claim for compensation is slightly different. There is no such thing as a typical car accident.To determine whether you have a case, and to explain your legal rights, make sure you use a personal injury claims solicitor as opposed to an accident ´management´ company. Known as bloodhounds or ambulance chasers, salesmen from some disreputable companies will even attend the accident scene or hospital, to try and get your injury claim. Many of these guys work on a commission basis and will do anything to get your signature.You may be suffering trauma or stress after suffering a personal injury, and the last thing you need is more hassle from salesmen.

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Liability for car accidents is often admitted at the scene of the accident, and vital information such as insurance and driver details are also exchanged. If you find yourself badly injured, and the police attend the scene, they will log all necessary details of the other driver involved. The police will also give all parties involved a producer, which is proof that the accident happened. The accident will also be logged on the national database, which is invaluable if you need certain proof after the event.When you contact a personal injury solicitor, never be afraid to ask questions. The only stupid questions are the ones not asked. After explaining the compensation claims process, your solicitor should then ask if everything is clear and that you understand the procedure.Always make sure that:

You will receive 100% of the compensation.
The personal injury solicitor works on a no win, no fee basis.
There is no cost to you when you claim.
Fees are recovered from the people at fault.
No fee is payable once the claim is settled.

Always remember that compensation for personal injury can be claimed by any passengers travelling in a vehicle involved in an accident. The passengers are not to blame, even if they are travelling in the vehicle whose driver was at fault. Providing they have visited a doctor or been to hospital, the passengers often have more rights than the drivers when claiming compensation for personal injury.

If, as the driver, you admit liability after an accident, you won´t have any success in claiming compensation, but as the passenger, you can still make a successful claim.
Certain circumstances can result in reduced compensation payments for passengers. If you get into a car with a driver you know is intoxicated, and agree to be driven by that person, your compensation payout can be substantially reduced. If you suffer personal injury after a road accident, and you are not wearing a seatbelt, the compensation can be reduced by 25%. Although some drivers admit part liability, an investigator will decide who was at fault, and by what percentage.

It is a common dilemma for passengers who suffer personal injury as a result of an accident not to want to claim against family members or friends who may have been driving. Remember that the reason your family and friends pay insurance premiums is to cover accidents and injury to anyone travelling in the vehicle. The same applies if you suffer a personal injury as a result of an accident in a taxi, bus, train or on any type of public transport. The vehicle and its´ driver will be insured to cover such incidents.If you have any doubts or questions regarding a personal injury compensation claim, speak to a personal injury solicitor, who will explain the compensation claims procedure clearly, and who will guide you through the whole process from start to finish.claim, but it´s crazy not to find out.

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Britain´s ´no fuss´ culture and Charlie the dog

Claiming compensation for personal injury is a serious matter. Now don´t get me wrong. I like a laugh as much as the next woman, but suffering a serious personal injury, just ain´t that funny. A perfect example of one such ´hilarious´ accident happened to me 5 years ago.

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Sitting on a bar stool (nothing new there) at a quaint holiday hotel in Southern Spain, watching the sunset over the Mediterranean and dreaming of the day I would buy a house nearby, my thoughts were interrupted by a large, bouncy, Labrador called Charlie. Charlie was owned by a friend of mine and had taken a particular liking to me. As he sniffed and licked and jumped up and down with excitement, his lead somehow became ravelled in the legs of my barstool.

No sooner could you say ´bonio´ than Charlie took off faster than the speed of sound and yanked the bar stool from beneath me. As I landed in a crumpled heap on the floor, the assembled crowd of onlookers were tickled pink. In fact my friend was so convulsed with the giggles that I thought she may do herself some permanent damage. She managed to splutter ´are you ok?´ between great guffaws of laughter. It dawned on me that I really wasn´t ok. My left leg had bent underneath me and, not only was I in agony, but I was unable to move. After a bone jolting trip to the hospital, we discovered the leg was broken in two places. Luckily I didn´t need an op but was in plaster for two months while the bone knitted together. Hilarious not!This particular accident was not something I would have claimed for, but the fact is that hundreds of accidents happen on a daily basis that cause great suffering and financial hardship. Many of the people who suffer personal injury after an accident that is not their fault have the right to claim compensation. Some do but many more don´t.

A compensation culture? Britain going soft on the spongers? Try telling that to the 22 year old lad from my village near Nottingham who lost an arm after a drunken driver smashed into his motorbike. His rehabilitation was helped enormously by the compensation he received.I disagree with those who say Britain is becoming a ´compensation culture´. For every personal injury compensation claim, there are hundreds of accidents that go unregistered. I believe that Britain, generally, is more of a ´no fuss´ culture, and that the majority of the population will ´dust themselves down´ and get on with it, rather than claiming compensation to which they may well be entitled.

A friend of mine from Northampton slipped on oil at a garage forecourt five years ago. She limped into the garage and informed the ´not so helpful´ staff of her accident. Clearly distressed, she was told not to drive but to perhaps ´call a friend to pick you up´. Having done this, she was taken to hospital where she discovered her foot was broken. After being prescribed strong painkillers and being ordered to wear a ´David Beckham boot´ for the next month, she returned to the garage to make a complaint. She was told there was no accident book available and as she didn´t file a complaint on the same day, it was now too late. Being the type of ´no fuss´ Brit that she is, my friend left without registering the accident, and felt unable to pursue any type of compensation claim.

´That´s her own fault´ I hear you cry. Maybe so, but how many hundreds of people are injured every year, and hobble away without registering their complaint, while the culprits get off scot-free? Employers who are negligent, illegal drivers and dodgy package tour operators should be made to pay the price if their neglect results in personal injury. We have all heard the silly stories about shoppers claiming compensation for slipping on banana skins or tripping over brussel sprouts, but if you scratch the surface you will find out that the majority of personal injury claims are not that funny.If you have suffered a personal injury during the past three years after an accident that was not your fault, it is vital you speak to a personal injury claims solicitor as soon as you can. You may or may not have a valid

The Perils of Flying and Other Stories

There are holiday illnesses that are associated with travelling. When flying there are potential problems that can occur with the enforced sitting still for several hours. Deep Vein Thrombosis has hit the headlines recently and this is brought on by inactivity. Swollen ankles are a less serious consequence that arise from fluid collecting round the ankles, fluid that is normally pumped upwards as the calf muscles contract. Flying whilst pregnant can bring its own risks and while some airlines allow pregnant passengers to fly up to 36 weeks with a doctor’s certificate, the normal limit is 32 weeks.

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As the flight takes off the problems of ear ache and fear of flying arise. Fear of flying can be controlled by a mild sedative but in severe cases, a course of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy would be more effective before flying. Ear ache is common due to the difference in air pressure between ear and cabin but sucking on a sweet is an effective remedy and some airlines even hand them out to passengers to help them.

On landing after a long flight, jet lag takes hold. Research shows that it takes 50% longer to adjust going east so be warned. Melatonin has long been talked about as an effective drug to combat jet lag with some saying it halves recovery time although there is no proof of this.

Once you have arrived in your holiday destination, other dangers lurk in water. There is the common ‘swimmers ear’ which occurs as heat and polluted water make the environment perfect for infection. The advice is to wear ear plugs and dry your ears thoroughly. There are also dangers that lurk in fresh water for swimmers. Schistosomiasis is caused by a tiny worm passed by water snails and is present in Africa and South America. Also found it sub tropical areas is leptospirosis or Weli’s disease, which is caught by swimming in contaminated water.
Take care, be warned and have a good holiday.

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Hotel Hell

I have lived and worked in Spain for the past 14 years, and have to admit that most of the package tour hotels on the Costa del Sol are fantastic. But not all of them!
Without mentioning names, I have had first-hand experience of two all –inclusive hotel packages which would make Colditz look attractive. Built high above the Mediterranean on a rocky outcrop on the Costa del Sol, one of these high-rise 'resort hotels' pulls in the punters by advertising free drinks from 11am to 11pm, and ´eat as much as you like buffets´ all day. The problem is the food sits out in the heat all day, uncovered, and attracts flies and other insects which swoop in through the open doors.

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One of the worse culprits when it comes to food poisoning is seafood and mayonnaise. Delicious when chilled and fresh, but lethal when warm and recycled. Many a fake ´sickie´ is thrown on a Monday morning in the UK, after workers claim to have eaten a ´bad prawn´, but believe me if they had eaten bad prawns, they would certainly know about it. A friend of mine from Liverpool came to visit last year and was hospitalised for three days after eating some dodgy seafood which had been served in a hotel restaurant. I spoke to her recently and asked, rather cruelly if she still ate seafood when she went out for dinner in Liverpool. ´There are no bloody mussels in the Mersey thank God´ she replied ´ I´m sticking to fish fingers from now on´.

As much as I love tapas and fresh fish at the beach bars in Southern Spain, always go for the busy restaurants which have a quick turnover of food, rather than some of the quieter bars where the food can be left in display cabinets for far too long at high temperatures.The ´Elf and Safety´ inspectors in England would have a field day on the old Costa del Sol. Not that I want to paint a bad picture of this little piece of paradise as there are some fabulous places to dine. But there are some bad ones too. Legs of uncovered Serrano ham is a common sight in most busy tapas bars, and call me a snob, but I always think there is something slightly off-putting about customers blowing smoke all over the ham before the next bit is served.

The smoking rules in public places in Spain are a bit baffling. In an establishment of under 100m2 it is up to the landlord if he allows customers to smoke or not. In a place over 100m2 there is no smoking allowed. It might have made more sense to have it the other way round but there you go. I am one of those annoying reformed smokers who moan when people blow it my way, but would have committed murder a few years ago if I couldn´t have a fag in the bar! Luckily we enjoy so much great weather that there are ample terraces attached to most bars where you can go and enjoy a smoke.

The pool area can always be fraught with danger – especially in the busier hotels where all-inclusive alcohol can result in all-inclusive idiots endangering the lives of the smaller kids round the pool. Luckily most hotel complexes have to employ lifeguards, and even security guards at some of the larger resort hotels to make sure everyone has fun in a safe environment.
Years ago it was almost impossible to claim for holiday illness or injury against tour operators, and cruise liners, but now you are far better looked after. Claims can be complex but if you seek the best legal advice to claim compensation for holiday illness or injury that wasn´t your fault, you are likely to succeed!

Overindulgence – what you can't claim for!!

A humorous look at the Brits abroad

Montezuma´s Revenge, Delhi Belly, a touch of the Eartha Kitts? We´ve all had them at some time or other whilst holidaying abroad. Many Brits on holiday put their upset stomachs down to over indulging the night before. Too much sun and sangria can cause diarrhoea and sickness, but the main culprit is the dodgy all-inclusive hotel buffet which sits out in the heat for hours on end. Recycling to save the planet is one thing, but serving up the same trays of luke warm gruel day after day is completely another. Bacteria on warmed up food can multiply thousands of times with every serving, and cause some serious stomach upsets.

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If however, you are suffering from alcoholic poisoning, well that´s a different kettle of fish altogether. A friend of mine once drank ten B52´s, and two jugs of sangria during a Stag night in Spain. Almost dead with hangover symptoms the next morning, he staggered to the hotel reception and complained that the previous evening´s meal had given him an upset stomach – only to be reminded by the receptionist that he not only owed a bar bill as big as the national debt, but had also managed to drink the mini-bar dry before collapsing in the corridor.
An actor friend flew to St.Moritz, Switzerland for a spot of snowboarding in style. Not backwards at coming forwards, he was something of a show-off and was determined to show us all how it was done. As he took to the piste on the first day of his holiday, he flew down one of the trickier runs with shouts of encouragement and ´break a leg´ ringing in his ears. He did break a leg, and still limps to this day. Not that I would wish that on anyone of course – but we certainly took the piste out of him for a few weeks after.

Ahhhhhhh Mosquitos. Holidays wouldn´t be the same without having a few of these little blighters buzzing around your ears at 4am. Mosquitos like me and I don´t know why. I often think they must have a wine radar which sends them in my direction after a particularly boozy night. Just when you need to sleep the most, the familiar buzzzz of the mozzie fills the room. Like a divebomber it hurtles itself at any part of my exposed body just wanting to taste the Rioja. Not surprisingly they usually then fly off sideways and head-butt the nearest window before falling to an inebriated death. Not a bad way to go I suppose.

I think the Brits have got sunburn down to a fine art form. No other nation can boast as many lobster and milk coloured bodies as us when we hit the beaches. Starved of sunshine for months on end, we tend to go a bit crazy at the first sign of the sun. Slap on a bit of factor 3 sun tan oil (even though your lily white English skin hasn´t seen the sun for 12 months), lay flat out on the beach in temperatures of 90 degrees, and then promptly fall asleep for 2 hours. Yes it works every time. Resulting in red, blistering skin if you are lucky and third degree burns if you´re not, the Brits certainly reign in Spain when it comes to sunbathing. If you enjoy people watching, sit in a beach café at any resort town during the summer and watch the Brits come out to play!

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A compensation culture, or protecting the public?

It is also a fact of life that anything which is introduced to make life easier for people, and to help them overcome financial, physical and emotional hardships, is open to abuse. I used to work in a benefits office in Mansfield, Notts, and for every ten genuine claimants, there was always one trying to con the system. Emergency payments could be made to claimants for extraordinary circumstances, such as if they had to attend a funeral in a different part of England or travel to visit sick relatives. I lost count of the times one particular claimant told me his ´grandma had died´. ´How many grandmas have you got?´ I eventually asked him, exasperated. ´Four´ came back the reply. Now I have never been very good at maths but even I could smell a rat! Needless to say said claimant never did get his early payment and left with his tail between his legs.

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We lived at the time in a large coal mining area in Nottinghamshire, and were surrounded by pits. My parents ran a restaurant just outside the city, and we used to host members of the National Union of Mineworkers and the breakaway Union of Democratic Mineworkers – obviously not at the same time. The general consensus among the miners of Nottingham (and I am probably opening up a can of worms here), was that the NUM was a fantastic union when it was first founded, but turned into a power-crazy organisation when ´King Arthur Scargill´ took over the leadership. One of my friend's fathers, Tom, was a retired miner at the time of the pit strike in the 80’s and he used to tell me what a great job Joe Gormley did. Formerly head of the NUM, Gormley ensured miners were paid a proper wage and that working conditions were improved. Funds were made available for miners injured in the pits, and improved medical care for those suffering from life-threatening lung diseases associated with coal dust such as emphysema. Tom had been buried up to his neck twice in the mines, and although he was given some support, he died from emphysema two years after retiring at the age of 62.
Had Tom or his family been able to claim compensation earlier, his suffering would have been more bearable and the financial strains on his family would have been eased.

In my mind, anything which is introduced to aid the welfare of the public can only be a good thing. I now live in Spain, and it seems the whole of the Costa del Sol has been turned into one big building site over the past ten years. The amount of injuries sustained by people tripping over uneven pavements, or workers injured on constructions sites is massive. If you try to claim any compensation here for personal injuries suffered through no fault of your own, you will at best be met with a shrug of the shoulders and at worse told ´you should have looked where you were going´. Sad but true. So yes, although compensation claims are open to abuse, I know which society I would rather live in if I have the misfortune of suffering a personal injury that is someone else's fault!

Transparency a must when claiming for personal injury

When claiming for a personal injury, many compensation claims companies act more like hard-nosed salesmen than professional and compassionate individuals who have your best interests at heart. Everyone has heard the term ´ambulance chasers´ - usually referring to rubber-necked passers-by at accident scenes. Many accident ´management´ companies send employees round to local hospitals or even to accident scenes, to try and get your injury claim. Many of these guys work on a commission only basis, and salesmen being salesmen they will do anything to get you to sign on the dotted line. Sad but true.

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You may then find yourself being passed from pillar to post, and become more confused as time goes by. In my mind, at what can be an enormously stressful time after an accident, the last thing you want is hassle and stress. Using a qualified firm of solicitors, who don't try to baffle you with small print and legal jargon, is the best way forward. Don't be afraid to ask anything, and make sure every clause and condition is transparent before you sign.

Unscrupulous acts by accident ´management´ firms in the UK have meant that many reputable, and highly professional firms of personal injury solicitors have been tarred with the same brush. When no win, no fee was first introduced, many disreputable companies jumped on the bandwagon. Clients are not treated with the respect they deserve and can be pressurised into signing contracts with claims companies when they are feeling at their most vulnerable.

After suffering a personal injury which was not your fault, it is vital you seek the best legal advice possible before making your claim. A friend of mine suffered an injury while on holiday in Spain, and had no idea she could have claimed compensation as she wa
s hurt during an excursion with a package tour company. I believe that she could have claimed up to £44,500 for the severe ankle injury she sustained.

Another friend slipped on a garage forecourt in Northampton 4 years ago, and never made a claim. She was palmed off with the excuse that the manager didn't have an accident book on the premises. She may have been entitled up to £8,500 for a broken hand. If only they had known earlier what their rights were, they could have avoided a lot of hassle and strain – which is the last thing they needed after suffering personal injuries.

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Work related accidents

Recent statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveal a reduction in the numbers of people killed, injured or made ill by work during 2007/08. Great Britain (GB) has one of the lowest rates of work-related fatalities and injuries throughout the EU.

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Reported major injuries at work have fallen by approximately 9% since 2000 and reported cases continue to decrease year on year. Work-related ill-health has also reduced, although the rate of improvement here is not as significant as had been hoped. Workplace deaths fell by around 5% to 229.

Judith Hackitt, Chair of the HSE said:

"Any improvement in the number of people being injured or made ill by work must be welcomed. However, there is a need for a step change. Of particular concern are the agriculture, construction and waste and recycling industries. I am also concerned that slips and trips - which can have an enormous impact on peoples’ lives – are still not reducing. HSE is developing a new strategy that seeks to renew commitment from all those involved in health and safety to tackle these challenges and more.

"In the difficult and uncertain months ahead I urge employers not to take their eyes off the ball. Good business management will be vital and good health and safety management is an integral part of that. Health and safety contributes positively to competitiveness and should not be sacrificed in times of financial pressure."The statistics for 2007/08 show: Ill health 2.1 million people were suffering from work related illnessesInjuries Over 136,000 workers suffered injuries such as amputations, burns or fractures Working days lost 34 million working days were lost in GB due to injury and ill-health Fatalities 229 people were killed at work Enforcement 1028 offences were prosecuted by HSE 354 offences were prosecuted by local authorities

Source - HSE Website (http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2008/e08053.htm)

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Working with visual display units

Display Screen Equipment (DSE) – Useful Information

This page provides answers to commonly asked questions about monitors and other Display Screen Equipment (DSE). Are there any restrictions on the amount of time I can spend at a DSE? Can I take breaks?

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There is no legal limit to the amount of time you may spend in front of DSE but you need to break up prolonged periods of DSE work. Short and frequent breaks are better than longer but less frequent ones, eg 5 or 10 minutes every hour is more beneficial than 20 minutes every 2 hours. Ideally you should have some choice about when to take your breaks. Most jobs provide natural opportunities to pause from screen work to do other tasks related to your job (eg filing or photocopying). If there are no such breaks to your routine, your employer should plan for you to have designated rest breaks. Combining the breaks or change of activity with low grade physical exercise (ie to get up from your workstation and move around, or at least, stretch and change posture) will also help.

Is prolonged exposure to DSE work detrimental to my eyes? What can I do to reduce the risk of damage?Despite extensive research, no evidence has been found that DSE work causes disease or any permanent damage to eyes. However long spells of DSE work can lead to tired eyes, discomfort, temporary shortsightedness and headaches. DSE work is visually demanding, so it can make you aware of eyesight problems that you may have not noticed before. Ensuring your screen is well positioned (at eye level is preferable), properly adjusted (for brightness and contrast), and that lighting conditions are suitable can help reduce strain to your eyes. Employers have to assess DSE workstations and correct any defects. You can also ask your employer for an eye test, which could help correct any defects in your vision.
How do the regulations apply to work with laptops or other portable DSE?The regulations apply equally to Portable DSE such as laptops and handheld devices if they are used for prolonged periods as part of your daily working activities. Those who regularly use portable DSE should be trained in how to minimise risks, for example by sitting comfortably, angling the screen so that it is easy to read, and taking frequent breaks. Wherever possible, portable DSE should be placed on a firm surface at a comfortable height and, if used in the office, the use of a docking station can also reduce risk.

Can I ask my employer to arrange an eye test? And does my employer have to pay for DSE glasses?

If you are an employee who regularly uses DSE for the majority of your normal daily work you are entitled to ask your employer to provide an eye test. This is a full eye and eyesight test by an optometrist (or a doctor). Your employer should arrange for your test and should tell you how to apply. Your employer will only have to pay for glasses if the test shows that you required special glasses prescribed for the distance the screen is viewed at. If your ordinary prescription is suitable for your DSE work the employer does not have to pay for your glasses.Do the DSE regulations apply to children and students? No. The regulations only apply in the employer/employee relationship. However, employers have more general duties under other legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work Act etc 1974 which require work activities to be undertaken in a way that does not create risks to others (such as children or the public).


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