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.