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In 2011 it was announced that the singer Katie Perry had to cancel a number of concerts after becoming ill after eating a meal of contaminated food. A spokesperson for the singer commented that she suffered "an attack of food poisoning that led to severe dehydration".
Although there was no indication at the time of whether the singer would be seeking food poisoning compensation, the news brought a number of issues to the forefront of the public consciousness. Among these issues brought to public attention were the following.
That food poisoning can lead to severe dehydration
Because of vomiting and diarrhoea and consequent loss of essential salts and minerals, severe dehydration can happen quickly with bouts of food poisoning.
In some cases it will be so severe that the person afflicted will need to be hospitalised so that he or she can receive intravenous fluids.
The dangers of severe dehydration are various and have long-term consequences. In fact, in some cases dehydration may even result in death.
Most types of food poisoning can result in severe dehydration, including Listeria monocytogenes, E coli and salmonella.
That food poisoning claims can result in compensation for loss of earnings
The fact that Katie Perry is one of the highest earning women in pop music led many personal injury lawyers to speculate on just how much, were she to make a successful food poisoning compensation claim, Katie Perry would receive for loss of earnings.
Considering that she had to cancel a number of concerts, each of which had the potential to earn her seven-figure sums, means that Perry would potentially receive a very significant settlement.
But it is not only pop stars who can receive sums for loss of earnings – everyone who has incurred loss of earnings as a result of food poisoning can claim for their losses.
Claim food poisoning compensation
Failing to take proper care in the handling and preparation of food is negligence, whether it has occurred in a restaurant, caf, hotel or food production line.
Here at YouClaim we have a team of specialised personal injury lawyers who work to ensure that genuine claimants receive the maximum possible amount of compensation for loss of earnings, medical expenses and pain and suffering.
All specialists work under the governance of the Law Society's SRA and all provide claimants with a personal injury legal service that is without charge, win or lose.
In addition we never take a deduction from any settlement – our 100% compensation promise.
For more information about making a claim with us or to simply receive some obligation-free advice, call us on 0800 10 757 95 or on the mobile-friendly number 0333 240 0871.
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