Holiday Illness & Injury Claims in Turkey | Holiday Lawyers

Holiday Lawyers • September 16, 2025

A British family’s dream holiday to Turkey turned into a nightmare when one member fell ill with food poisoning and a young girl suffered burn injuries from dangerously hot crockery served at their hotel. Sadly, this is not unusual. Turkey, Spain, Egypt, the Dominican Republic and Tunisia are among the most common hotspots for holiday illness and accident claims we see at Holiday Lawyers.

Food Poisoning on Holiday in Turkey

One family member became seriously unwell after eating at the hotel buffet. The symptoms — diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach cramps and fever — are all consistent with poor food hygiene.
- Food poisoning abroad is often linked to undercooked meat, unsafe storage or cross-contamination.
- Hotels and tour operators are responsible for ensuring food meets basic health standards.
- Where they fail, guests can bring a holiday food poisoning compensation claim.

Burn Injury Abroad – A Preventable Accident

The family’s young daughter suffered burns when she was served food on scalding hot crockery. This was entirely preventable. Hotels should ensure plates and bowls are safe to handle, especially when serving children. Holiday burn injury claims can cover not only the physical pain but also scarring and the emotional trauma caused.

Decades of Experience, Millions Recovered

At Holiday Lawyers, Amandeep Dhillon has decades of experience handling holiday illness and injury claims, and has recovered millions of pounds in compensation for consumers affected by poor standards abroad. From food poisoning to serious accidents, our track record shows we know how to hold tour operators accountable.

Your Rights Under Package Holiday Law

If you book through a UK tour operator, you are protected by the Package Travel Regulations. This means:
- You can bring your holiday accident or illness claim in the UK courts, even if the incident happened abroad.
- The tour operator is legally responsible for the hotel’s failings.
- You may recover damages for pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment, medical expenses and any long-term effects.

Why Make a Holiday Accident or Illness Claim?

- Compensation recognises the harm caused — ruined holidays, injuries, illness.
- Claims pressure the travel industry to improve safety and hygiene standards.
- Families should not be left out of pocket for medical bills or ongoing care after incidents abroad.

How Holiday Lawyers Can Help

At Holiday Lawyers, we are specialists in holiday illness and accident claims. We’ve acted in leading cases, including food poisoning claims and serious injury claims abroad.
 
We help clients pursue:
- Food poisoning claims in Turkey, Spain, Egypt, Dominican Republic, Tunisia and beyond.
- Burn injury claims abroad caused by unsafe practices.
- Holiday accident claims where negligence ruins a trip.
 
If your holiday has been ruined by illness or injury abroad, contact Holiday Lawyers today. We’ll give you clear advice and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Holiday Lawyers Instructed By Family Following Serious Illness On Greece Holiday

By Holiday Lawyers • May 19, 2026
Specialist international illness solicitors at Holiday Lawyers have been instructed by a family whose package holiday to Greece booked through easyJet was allegedly ruined after one member of the family contracted E. coli whilst abroad. The family raised major concerns regarding the hygiene standards at the hotel during the course of the holiday, including concerns relating to the quality of the food and hygiene arrangements at the resort. The family also report that they were left with no option but to consume unbottled water during the holiday. Disturbingly, the family further allege that sewage poured into their hotel room from above during their stay, causing significant distress and concern regarding sanitation and health risks at the property. Medical investigations have since confirmed an E. coli infection. Holiday Lawyers are now assisting the family in obtaining independent medical evidence in order to assess the full extent of the illness and any ongoing symptoms or long term consequences arising from the infection. A confirmed E. coli diagnosis often significantly assists from a legal perspective in holiday illness litigation. E. coli infections can be extremely serious and, in some cases, may lead to prolonged gastrointestinal complications and other long term health issues. Aman Dhillon, founder of Holiday Lawyers, has acted in a number of serious international illness and injury claims arising from holidays abroad. He remains passionate about securing justice for families affected by serious illness whilst travelling overseas. Our lawyers have represented thousands of clients and recovered millions of pounds in damages for people affected by gastric illness and food poisoning whilst abroad. Many of those claims have involved confirmed pathogens including E. coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter and Shigella. Holiday Lawyers regularly work alongside leading microbiologists and medical experts in order to establish liability quickly and effectively. Holiday Lawyers currently act for a number of families pursuing claims against tour operators arising from illness contracted during holidays abroad, including claims involving holidays to Greece and Egypt. Claims relating to package holidays are commonly pursued in the courts of England and Wales pursuant to the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018. If you or your family have suffered illness during or after a package holiday abroad, you may be entitled to bring a claim for compensation.  To speak with a specialist holiday illness solicitor, contact Holiday Lawyers today.

Holiday Lawyers Instructed By Parents Of One Year Old Child Who Contracted Salmonella On Egypt Holiday

By Holiday Lawyers • May 19, 2026
Specialist international illness solicitors at Holiday Lawyers have been instructed by the parents of a one year old child who sadly contracted Salmonella whilst on a package holiday to Egypt booked through easyJet. The child became seriously unwell during and following the holiday, with symptoms consistent with a significant gastrointestinal infection. Medical investigations have since confirmed a diagnosis of Salmonella. Holiday Lawyers are now assisting the family in obtaining independent medical evidence in order to assess the full extent of the illness, the ongoing impact upon the child, and any long term consequences arising from the infection. The firm is also preparing a claim against easyJet in relation to the package holiday. Aman Dhillon, founder of Holiday Lawyers, has acted in a number of serious international illness and injury claims arising from holidays abroad, including cases involving children who have suffered catastrophic illness whilst on package holidays in Egypt. He remains passionate about securing justice for families affected by serious illness abroad. Our lawyers have represented thousands of clients and recovered millions of pounds in damages for people affected by gastric illness and food poisoning whilst abroad. Many of those claims have involved confirmed pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, Campylobacter and Shigella. Holiday Lawyers regularly work alongside leading microbiologists and medical experts in order to establish liability quickly and effectively. Holiday Lawyers currently act for a number of families pursuing claims against tour operators arising from illness contracted during holidays in Egypt. Sadly, the firm continues to receive enquiries from holidaymakers reporting serious gastric illness following stays at hotels and resorts across the region. Claims relating to package holidays are commonly pursued in the courts of England and Wales pursuant to the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018, which provide important protections for consumers who suffer illness whilst abroad. If you or your family have suffered illness during or after a holiday in Egypt, you may be entitled to bring a claim for compensation.  To speak with a specialist holiday illness solicitor, contact Holiday Lawyers today.