Claiming Compensation For Illness In The Maldives

If you are thinking about claiming compensation for illness in the Maldives, seek professional advice when you return home. The Maldives is fast becoming the new
Dominican Republic when it comes to reports of food poisoning at all inclusive hotels and, if you have been subjected to poor standards of health and hygiene which resulted in illness, you could claim a substantial amount of compensation.

Ten questions and answers about food poisoning in the Maldives include:

1.Can I claim food sickness compensation in the UK for illness in the Maldives?
Yes, make contact with a no win, no fee holiday illness solicitor as soon as you return to the UK, who will give you the guidance and support you need to make a claim for compensation.

2.What can I claim for after food poisoning in the Maldives?
You may be able to claim for loss of enjoyment of your holiday, pain and discomfort and medical expenses. Keep all receipts for medication and also a copy of any complaint forms you sign.

3.How long will it take to claim compensation?
It depends how quickly the tour operator responds to your solicitors correspondence and whether or not they accept liability, but your solicitor will be able to give you a clearer idea of this once he/she has assessed your claim.

4.What foods are high risk in the Maldives?
High risk foods include meat which is undercooked, particularly chicken, pork and burgers, eggs and raw egg products, including mayonnaise and seafood. Bacteria can contaminate any foods however and, if you suspect food has not been stored, handled or cooked properly you should make an immediate complaint to the holiday representative.

5.What evidence do I need to show to a holiday illness solicitor?
The more evidence you can gather the better, such as statements from other guests who are suffering illness, photographic evidence and receipts of medication. However, make sure you contact a solicitor as soon as you arrive home even if you have very little evidence of your illness.

6.Can I claim for holiday sickness if my symptoms were only mild?
Yes, you should never be exposed to holiday food poisoning in a package tour hotel and, however mild or severe your symptoms were, you could have a strong claim for compensation from the tour operator.

7.Other guests were ill at our hotel in the Maldives. Can we bring a joint action against the tour operator when we return to the UK?
Yes, it may be possible to bring a joint action for compensation so make a note of the other guests contact details if they have suffered similar symptoms as you.

8.How long do we have in which to make a claim for holiday illness compensation?
Legally you have three years, but the sooner you contact a no win, no fee holiday illness solicitor the better as other witnesses are more likely to come forward and add weight to your claim.

9.How long does food poisoning last?
Food poisoning can last weeks or months if it goes untreated but normally it passes naturally within 3-4 days.

10.Why is food poisoning so prevalent at all inclusive package tour hotels?
When food handlers cut corners, and food is stored, handled and cooked improperly, sickness quickly results. Hundreds of people are served the same food at all inclusive hotels and, if one person becomes ill, an outbreak of illness will quickly follow.

Food poisoning can be fatal, and if you suffer symptoms including diarrhoea and sickness while you are staying at a package tour hotel, you can claim compensation when you return to the UK with the help of a no win, no fee holiday illness solicitor.