Holiday Lawyers Instructed By Family Following Serious Illness On Greece Holiday

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 following serious illness of child at Turkish luxury resort

By Holiday Lawyers • August 4, 2026
Holiday Lawyers has been instructed to investigate a potential holiday illness claim after a nine year old boy was hospitalised for three nights with acute gastroenteritis following a Jet2 package holiday to the Calista Luxury Resort in Belek, Turkey. The child became seriously unwell during the family’s stay and required admission to hospital, where he underwent blood and stool testing, received intravenous fluids and antibiotic treatment before eventually being discharged. The family has retained comprehensive medical records, hospital reports and invoices relating to the illness, and has now instructed Holiday Lawyers to advise on a potential claim. Amandeep Dhillon, Founder of Holiday Lawyers, said: “Every parent dreads seeing their child become seriously ill while abroad. What should have been a relaxing family holiday instead resulted in a hospital admission, invasive investigations and several days of treatment. “We are now reviewing the available evidence, including the medical records and chronology of events, to assess the merits of a claim. Cases involving hospitalisation overseas often require careful investigation and early preservation of evidence. “We would usually recommend that holidaymakers seek specialist legal advice before entering into detailed correspondence with the tour operator, as the way a claim is presented from the outset can be important.” Holiday Lawyers has represented thousands of holidaymakers over many years and recovered millions of pounds in compensation for clients affected by illness abroad. The firm is currently acting for clients in relation to food poisoning and gastric illness claims arising from a number of destinations worldwide. If you or a member of your family has suffered serious illness during a package holiday abroad, Holiday Lawyers offers a free initial assessment of your potential claim. 

Top Tips for Holidaymakers: What to Do If Things Go Wrong Abroad

By Holiday Lawyers • August 4, 2026
The summer holidays are an important time for families to take a break and enjoy time together, but sadly every year, thousands of British holidaymakers experience illness, accidents or other serious problems while on holiday. Taking steps to make sure you are health and safe should always come first, but the steps you take in the hours and days afterwards can make a significant difference if you later decide to pursue a legal claim. 1. Seek medical attention immediately Your health comes first. Attend the hotel doctor, local medical centre or hospital as soon as possible. Medical records often become important evidence. 2. Report the incident Whether you have suffered food poisoning, an accident or another issue, report it to the hotel and, if applicable, your tour operator. Ask for a copy of any incident report. 3. Take photographs and videos Photograph anything relevant, including unsafe conditions, defective equipment, poor hygiene, contaminated food or your injuries. Visual evidence can be invaluable. 4. Keep receipts Retain receipts for medical treatment, medication, transport, replacement accommodation and any other expenses you incur because of the incident. 5. Preserve evidence where possible If food appears undercooked or contaminated, or faulty equipment caused an injury, preserve photographs and any other evidence where it is safe to do so. 6. Speak to witnesses If other guests witnessed what happened or were also affected, ask whether they are willing to provide their contact details. 7. Keep a diary Make a daily note of your symptoms, pain, treatment, disruption to your holiday and activities you were unable to enjoy. Contemporary notes can provide valuable evidence. 8. Don’t feel pressured Avoid signing documents you do not understand or accepting explanations before the circumstances have been properly investigated. 9. Speak to a specialist solicitor Obtaining specialist legal advice at an early stage can help preserve important evidence and ensure your claim gets off to the strongest possible start. Why Choose Holiday Lawyers? Our team has recovered millions of pounds in compensation for holidaymakers whose holidays have been ruined by illness, accidents and safety failures abroad. We have acted for thousands of clients , including in some of the UK’s largest international group claims, and have experience handling cases involving food poisoning outbreaks, serious injuries, hotel accidents, cruise claims and package holiday litigation across the world.  If your holiday has been affected through no fault of your own, contact Holiday Lawyers for a free, no obligation assessment of your case.