Personal injury
For free e coli claims advice call us on Freephone
0800 358 3848 or email personalinjury@ffw.com
E Coli is a common bacteria. It is often found in the gut of
both humans and animals. It can live on surfaces such as metal and
can be difficult to detect. Most E Coli is harmless, however, there
are certain strains of E Coli 0157 that are dangerous and can be
potentially life threatening for those four or under or the
elderly. In essence, the E Coli produces toxins which can lead to
Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) which can cause Renal Failure.
This, in the worst cases, can lead to brain damage or death.
Generally, E Coli 0157 will lead to symptoms not dissimilar to
salmonella. Vomiting and diarrhoea will be evident. However, the
number of bacteria that you need to be exposed to is small and the
bacteria can be readily passed from one to another. Contact with
other members of the household should be restricted as much as
possible. E Coli is transferred through faecal material and needs
to be ingested, so good hygiene is essential.
Jill Greenfield is a solicitor with
specific expertise in dealing with cases involving exposure to E
Coli 0157. She acted on behalf of a young boy who suffered brain
damage following a trip to a London farm on a school trip. A number
of criticisms were levied at the farm and the school. Jill worked
with Professor Beutin, an expert on E Coli 0157, based in Berlin
and the then Vice-Chairman of the World Health Organisation. With
the help of Professor Beutin and a number of other experts, a link
between the farm and the exposure was established and liability was
eventually admitted by the defendants, both the local authority for
the school and the farm. Damages of £2.6 million were
recovered.
Fortunately such cases are not common, although the outbreak in
South Wales in September 2005 demonstrates just how dangerous such
an outbreak can be.
For free initial advice call us on freephone 0800 358 3848.
Alternatively, you can contact Jill Greenfield.
We conduct many personal injury claims
on a “no win, no fee” basis