A couple who had their honeymoon in the Dominican Republic ruined after the husband contracted salmonella and amoebic dysentery, have won the compensation from the tour operator.

The couple were staying at the five star Gran Bahia Principe Hotel where the husband fell ill. The husband was hospitalised and their return to the UK was delayed by a week. After returning home the husband still suffered from the after effects of the infection by feeling regularly exhausted and weight loss.

After the couple realised they were not the only guest at the hotel to have fallen ill they made a claim for compensation. The couple brought their claim under the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992. Under these regulations a tour operator will be judged to have been negligent if they provide a consumer with goods and services that fall below the relevant local health and safety standards.

If you contract an infection as a result of someone else’s negligence whilst on holiday, such as by failing to keep food preparation surfaces clean or under cooking meat, you may be able to make a claim for your injuries and financial losses. It is important that you get independent expert legal advice, preferably as soon as possible.

If you think you may have a claim, contact our specialist personal injury lawyers for immediate advice. Call Actons Solicitors free on 08081 355 355 or click here to start your claim now.