Holiday illness in the Dominican Republic

• Have you suffered diarrhoea or sickness in the Dominican Republic?

• Was your illness caused by poorly prepared food?

• Do you want to claim compensation for holiday illness?

 
If you answered YES to any of the questions above, Farnworth Rose can help you claim the compensation you deserve for Dominican Republic holiday illness claims completely free of charge.
 
You may be able to claim a significant amount of compensation for loss of enjoyment of your holiday as well as for your pain and suffering, provided you were staying in a package holiday hotel in the Dominican Republic and the food or drink provided by the hotel was to blame for your sickness.
 
Anne Thomson, Head of Travel Law and who deals with our holiday illness compensation claims at Farnworth Rose Solicitors, says: “Hundreds of cases of food poisoning and food related illness have been reported by holidaymakers returning from the Dominican Republic and if you have fallen ill after eating contaminated food, we want to hear from you.”
 
Food poisoning normally occurs when a person ingests food which has become infected with bacteria, often after being left out at room temperature, open to fly exposure, or which has been inadequately handled, stored and cooked.
 
The number of cases of salmonella food poisoning in the Dominican Republic has risen steadily since the introduction of all inclusive holiday hotels where guests are often served food buffet-style.
 
If you suffer from gastric illness in the Dominican Republic and you suspect your symptoms are linked to poor standards of food and hygiene, report it to the tour representative at your hotel as soon as possible. Refuse to be fobbed off with excuses and make an official written complaint, keeping a copy of anything you put your name to.
 
Salmonella, campylobacter, cryptosporidium and shigella are serious illnesses and, if you contract any type of gastric illness in the Dominican Republic and you are staying at a package holiday hotel, you can claim a significant amount of compensation.
 
Some all inclusive package holiday hotels in the Dominican Republic have seen repeated outbreaks of holiday illness and hundreds of guests have been affected by symptoms of diarrhoea and sickness at hotels in Punta Cana and other destinations on this island paradise in the Caribbean.
 
We have received complaints from holidaymakers who suffered illness at many Dominican Republic Hotels including The Hotel Riu Bachata (ClubHotel Riu Bachata), the Bahia Principe San Juan Hotel, Gran Bahia Principe in La Romana, Majestic Colonial Punta Cana, Caribe Club Princess Hotel and Iberostar Costa Dorada.
 
The BBC programme, The Secret Tourist, revealed some shocking facts about food and hygiene standards at resort hotels in the Dominican Republic which, in some cases, resulted in holiday illness. Poor standards of maintenance at the Fun Royal Tropicale Hotel were reported, along with evidence of bird droppings in the restaurant. The hotel also proved positive for Legionella in the hot water system which causes severe pneumonia and can prove fatal.
 
Salmonella food poisoning in the Dominican Republic is one of the most common forms of illness on the island and it affects up to one in five holidaymakers who visit hotels in the region. Tour operators must never expose holidaymakers to any food-related illness or to any illness caused by poor standards of food handling or preparation and poor general hygiene. If you become ill after eating contaminated food or drink, seek the help and advice you need when you return home.
 
If you become ill after eating at a holiday package holiday hotel in the Dominican Republic, you should claim compensation for your pain and discomfort and loss of enjoyment of your holiday. It is much easier to make a claim than most people realise and by contacting our holiday claims expert, Anne Thomson, at Farnworth Rose you will set the wheels in motion. Call Anne on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.

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