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.

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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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.

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.

For more information how to make a no win no fee no obligation compensation claims phone 08000 154321 or click here for www.roseclaims.co.uk


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.

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.

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.

For more information how to make a no win no fee no obligation compensation claims phone 08000 154321 or click here for www.roseclaims.co.uk


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.

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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