Greece Food Poisoning

If you've travelled to Greece, whether for work or leisure, and have been affected by food poisoning or illness, our lawyers could help you claim compensation.

Restaurants, hotels and tour operators, have a legal obligation to follow health and safety procedures. If they fail to protect your health due to negligence, then they could be liable for your illness.

Gastric illnesses such as food poisoning commonly affect travellers in Greece, often caused by improper preparation or storage of food and drink. Long-term health problems such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can also develop as a result – find out more in our food poisoning guide.

Most of the international personal injury claims we handle are made in England & Wales. But in some cases it may be beneficial to make your claim abroad. We can advise you on this in a free initial consultation about making a claim.

Compensation claims in England & Wales are normally funded through a No Win No Fee agreement. This means that there's nothing to pay upfront, and that you won’t have to pay any legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful*.

Our lawyers have a great deal of experience making food poisoning and illness claims in Greece, and have strong links with local law firms too. When you make a claim with us, we handle every aspect of your case so you don't have to worry about language barriers or overseas regulations.

If you or a loved one has become ill while in Greece, and you think your illness might have been caused by someone else’s negligence, contact us on 0800 121 6558 for a free initial consultation. Alternatively, contact us online and we'll get back to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Illnesses Are Common In Greece?

Some 2.7 million British nationals travel to Greece each year, and the majority that become ill are affected by cases of food poisoning. Food poisoning is a collective name for a number of gastrointestinal conditions, including:

Cryptosporidium
Giardia
E. coli
Salmonella
Campylobacter

Health and safety standards in Greece are different to those found in the UK, and are generally lower, which has led to us dealing with a number of cases linked to food safety. However, just because Greek laws are different it doesn’t mean that restaurants and hotels can’t be held accountable for putting your health at risk.

There are agreements between the NHS and Greek National Health Service to ensure that, if you have a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), treatment will be free. However, on some of the smaller Greek islands, a lack of ambulances and medicine can be an issue for people that fall ill.

If you're not sure about whether you'll be able to make a claim, or have any questions about the claims process, contact us online or call 0800 121 6558 for a free initial consultation. There's no obligation for you to continue with us after that first conversation – you're welcome to just ask us for our expert advice.

How Is Making A Claim In Greece Different To The UK?

If you're claiming against a tour operator based in the UK, then you may be able to bring your claim through the UK courts. As Greece is in the EU, this could also be the case if you're claiming against a local business.

However, if you do have to claim through the Greek courts, the process shouldn't be too different for you, allowing you to focus on recovery. Thanks to our legal partners and advisors in Greece, you can rest at ease knowing that every aspect of your case is being taken care of by the experts.

Attending court abroad is understandably a worry for many people, but this is always the exception rather than the norm. The vast majority of claims are handled without the need for a personal court attendance, even after the issue of formal legal proceedings. The majority of hearings will be conducted by your legal representative with no need for you to actually attend.

If you've been affected by food poisoning in Greece, the time limit for launching a claim is three years, although this can be extended in some cases, such as if you contracted the illness when you were under 18.

If you're claiming through the UK courts, the time limit is usually three years from the date of illness. Once again, time limits can vary some circumstances, so it's important to get legal advice as soon as possible to make sure you don't miss out on your window to make a claim.

If you have any questions or concerns about making a claim, please feel free to call us on 0800 121 6558, or contact us online, for a free initial consultation on your case.

Why Choose Irwin Mitchell For A Greek Food Poisoning Or Illness Claim?

Claiming for an illness that happened abroad can be a daunting prospect, particularly in countries such as Greece where there may be a language barrier or very different local laws to navigate. In situations like this, it helps to have the experts on your side – we have a proven track record of successful food poisoning claims in Greece, and will handle every aspect of your claim while you focus on getting better.

With the largest international personal injury law team in the UK, we've helped hundreds of holidaymakers who became ill while staying in Greece, including the following cases:

Louis Zante Beach Hotel. In 2005, the mother of a family of three fell ill due to failures in food and site hygiene while visiting the hotel, requiring seven weeks' worth of treatment. We ensured the family received £6,500 in compensation from tour provider Thomson.
Rodos Maris Hotel. One of our clients was hit by a serious case of salmonella while at the hotel in 2005, an illness caused by hygiene failures that included the presence of insects in food, which itself was undercooked. We helped them claim a settlement of around £15,500, plus legal costs, from tour operator yourholiday.com.
Ascos Coral Beach Hotel. While staying at the hotel in Paphos, Cyprus, two of our clients fell ill alongside a number of other guests. Complaining of pain, diarrhoea and a loss of appetite, the clients were later diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, a chronic bowel condition. In this case, we were able to secure nearly £20,000 in compensation for our clients from tour operator First Choice Holidays and Flights Limited.

If you'd like to find out more about our services, the claims process, or how else we can help you, call 0800 121 6558, or contact us online for a free initial consultation. We'll give you our expert advice, and discuss your options with you.

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