E-Coli Claims

Richard Geraghty, one of our expert solicitors, comments on the Godstone Farm outbreak:

"The farm has a duty to take reasonable care to ensure that its premises are safe. E.coli can be caused by contact with animals and is a known risk associated with petting zoos and farms.  Farms, such as Godstone, should have in place adequate precautions to prevent outbreaks. Measures such as hand washing facilities and preventing exposure to animal faeces should be taken.

When cases of E.Coli occur in these places the farms are required to report them. Here, clearly, there are issues about when the first cases were reported to the Health Protection Agency and the subsequent advice given to the farm. It seems that several cases had been identified some time before the farm was closed to the public."

Getting compensation for E.Coli

You can bring an E.Coli compensation claim when it can be established that the condition was caused by a failure to adequately prevent E.Coli from being passed on.

Damages can be paid for pain and suffering caused by the illness and any losses, expenses, care or medical treatment needed.

In some cases E.Coli can cause serious, lasting effects. One previous case saw £2.6million paid to a child who suffered brain injury as a result of suffering with E.Coli poisoning.  If you suspect you have been infected it is important to speak to your GP as soon as possible.

Contact one of our expert solicitors to discuss your E.Coli claim today

If you would like to speak to one of our experienced solicitors about a possible E.Coli claim please contact 0800 884 0384 or email enquiries@rjw.co.uk. Alternatively complete our short enquiry form and we will contact you.

What is E.Coli?

E.Coli is a species of bacterium found in the intestines of both humans and animals.  Most are harmless but some can cause illnesses such as diarrhoea, vomiting and in severe cases abdominal cramps or blood in the faeces.   It can be passed from animals to humans through contaminated food or water or contact with infected faeces.

Our approach to E.Coli and other food poisoning claims

Not only are we representing people affected by the E.Coli outbreak at Godstone Farm but our experienced solicitors have also successfully dealt with salmonella and other food poisoning cases.

If you would like to speak to one of our experienced solicitors about a possible E.Coli claim please use our dedicated E.Coli freephone number 0800 884 0384 or email enquiries@rjw.co.uk. Alternatively complete our short enquiry form and we will contact you.

Our dedicated personal injury solicitors operate from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Cardiff and Edinburgh and can offer immediate and accessible representation anywhere in the UK. 

What the press have said about the Godstone Farm E.Coli cases

Read what the Telegraph has to say about E.coli sufferers suing Godstone Farm

GetSurrey: E.Coli family considers compensation