Planet Hollywood Food Allergic Reaction Claims Guide – How To Claim Compensation For An Allergic Reaction After Eating In Planet Hollywood

How Much Could I Claim For An Allergic Reaction After Eating In Planet Hollywood?

If you experience an allergic reaction after eating in Planet Hollywood, you may be able to seek compensation provided that you can prove negligence on the part of the restaurant.

Allergic reaction after eating in Planet Hollywood compensation claims guideOur guide to seeking compensation if you suffered a food allergy reaction in Planet Hollywood explains what proof is required, what the process of making a personal injury claim entails, and how Legal Helpline could be of assistance. We also offer an idea of how much compensation you could be awarded if your claim against Planet Hollywood is successful.

For more information on how to claim compensation if you had an allergic reaction after eating in Planet Hollywood, please continue reading our guide by clicking on the sections below. Alternatively, if you are ready to begin your claim, please get in touch with one of our expert advisers today on 0161 696 9685.

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A Guide To Claiming For A Food Allergy Reaction In Planet Hollywood

Our guide to claiming compensation for an allergic reaction after eating at Planet Hollywood provides essential reading on what proof is needed to show negligence on the part of the restaurant. We cover the following throughout the guide:

  • Minor symptoms associated with an allergic reaction to food
  • Severe, life-threatening reactions which must be treated as a matter of medical emergency
  • The difference between an IgE-mediated reaction and a non-IgE-mediated reaction
  • Statistics on the number of allergy sufferers in the UK
  • Your rights as a consumer and the responsibilities/obligations of food businesses in the UK
  • The laws relating to food sellers in the UK
  • The most common foods which could trigger an allergic reaction
  • An idea of the level of compensation you could be awarded in a successful personal injury claim after suffering an allergic reaction in a Planet Hollywood restaurant
  • Information on how a No Win No Fee lawyer could represent you and what signing a Conditional Fee Agreement entails

If you believe that Planet Hollywood was negligent when they served you food which led to you suffering an allergic reaction, please contact a Legal Helpline adviser today.

What Are Allergic Reactions To Foods?

If you are among the allergy sufferers in the UK, ordering a takeaway or food from a restaurant menu can be more than just challenging. Whether you experience minor symptoms associated with a food allergy, or something a lot more serious, being extra careful when eating out or ordering a takeaway is essential. A severe food allergic reaction could result in you suffering a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis.

No matter what triggers an allergic reaction to the food you consume, the consequences must be taken seriously and medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. People suffer from allergies to certain foods because their immune systems go into overdrive. The reason being that the immune system thinks something you ate is a threat and as such, works overtime to eliminate this perceived threat.

If you suffer a reaction, it is worth noting that food allergies may only become apparent hours or days after you ate something that triggered the reaction. You may suffer from any of the following allergies:

  • Nut allergies
  • Egg allergies
  • Dairy allergies
  • Wheat allergies
  • Soy allergies
  • Fruit allergies
  • Cereal allergies
  • Gluten allergies
  • Celery allergies
  • Seafood allergies
  • Fish allergies
  • Lupin allergies
  • Mustard allergies
  • Shellfish allergies
  • Sulphur dioxide allergies

What Are Planet Hollywood Food Allergies?

You may know that you suffer from IgE-mediated food allergies which could be triggered by several things you consume. These triggers could be used in the preparation of food served in a Planet Hollywood restaurant. If you experience a food-related allergy you may experience the following symptoms:

  • Breathing problems/shortness of breath
  • Swelling in your throat, mouth, or body as well as facial swelling
  • Hives
  • Dizziness or feeling faint
  • Wheezing
  • Vomiting, nausea, sickness
  • Hay fever symptoms
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Anaphylaxis – this is a life-threatening condition which must be treated as a medical emergency

However, you may experience a non-IgE-mediated allergic reaction to the food you eat in a Planet Hollywood restaurant with the symptoms being as follows:

  • Cracked, dry, red skin
  • Vomiting/nausea/stomach cramps
  • Constipation

Whether you suffer an IgE-mediated reaction or a non-IgE- mediated reaction to Planet Hollywood food, if you can show that the restaurant breached its duty of care, you may have grounds to seek compensation by making a personal injury claim. If you would like more information on how to go about doing this, please speak to a Legal Helpline adviser today.

What Is The Prevalence Of Food Allergies In The UK?

Allergy UK published a report which showed the number of people who suffer from a form of allergy is on the rise and has been for the last few decades. Over 20% of people in the United Kingdom are allergy sufferers, with 44% of adults suffering from more than one allergy. The UK boasts the highest number of allergy sufferers in the entire world.

If you suffered an allergic reaction after eating in a Planet Hollywood restaurant and you believe it was because of their negligence, please speak to a Legal Helpline adviser who could assess whether you have a valid personal injury claim.

I Asked To Dine From The Allergy Free Menu

You have the right to ask for a Planet Hollywood restaurant to leave out any ingredients you know would trigger an allergic reaction. Some requests you might make include:

  • No cheese
  • No tomatoes
  • No eggs
  • No wheat
  • No oats
  • No fish
  • No milk
  • No nuts

It is worth bearing in mind that food outlets that serve or sell food are under no obligation to agree to your request. If, however, a waiter or manager agrees to serve you allergy-free food but do not and this results in you suffering an allergic reaction, it could give you grounds to pursue a personal injury claim against the restaurant responsible.

Restaurants and other food outlets that sell/serve food to the public must ensure that all allergens that may be used in the dishes prepared are clearly listed on menus and packaging.

To discuss making a personal injury claim for compensation for an allergic reaction after eating in a Planet Hollywood restaurant, please contact a Legal Helpline adviser today.

I Was Still Served Foods Containing Allergens

Food businesses in the UK have a duty of care towards the public to uphold their health and wellbeing. As such, a restaurant or other food outlet must abide by safety and hygiene standards to ensure you are protected from harm. If you suffered an allergic reaction after eating in Planet Hollywood and it can be proven the restaurant failed in their duty to keep you safe, you could have grounds to make a personal injury claim.

If you tell the person serving you that you suffer from allergies and request that certain ingredients not be used in the preparation of the food you ordered, yet you believe the waiter is not taking your request seriously, you should ask to speak to the person in charge before ordering any food from the menu.

If the restaurant agreed to your request but failed to leave out the ingredients and you suffered an allergic reaction, you may be able to make a personal injury claim, provided you can show their failings.

For more information on proving negligence on the part of a restaurant, please contact a Legal Helpline adviser today.

Exposure To Allergens Caused By A Lack Of Food Safety Protocols

Restaurants and other food businesses, which includes takeaways, must abide by the laws covering food safety. If you are exposed to food allergens because a restaurant did not follow food safety protocols, leading to cross-contamination, you may have grounds to seek compensation by making a personal injury claim against the responsible party.

For more information, please discuss your claim with one of our advisers today.

Restaurants Food Safety Obligations

There are specific laws in the UK which lay down the rules that all food businesses must follow. These are set in place to protect you. All food outlets that sell or serve food to the public have a duty of care to ensure the food they serve is safe for the public. These laws include the following:

Should you suffer an allergic reaction after eating in Planet Hollywood and you can show the restaurant breached their duty of care, you may have grounds to seek compensation.

All businesses that sell or serve beverages or food on their premises have a duty to be transparent. They are obligated to tell the ‘truth’ and not to mislead the public with any information they provide about the food they sell or serve.

If Planet Hollywood failed in their duty and did not follow UK laws relating to food, and you suffer an allergic reaction, you may be able to seek compensation.

To find out more about this type of personal injury claim against a responsible party, please get in touch with Legal Helpline.

I Failed To Order From An Allergy Free Menu, Could I Still Make A Claim?

If you had an allergic reaction after eating Planet Hollywood food, even if you did not order from an allergy-free menu, you may still be entitled to claim compensation but only if you can prove the restaurant was negligent. You may be able to make a personal injury claim against a responsible party if you can show the following applies to your case:

  • The restaurant failed in their duty to inform you about any allergens used to prepare the meals (or drinks) you ordered
  • The chefs failed to follow the correct recipe
  • Food was cross-contaminated during preparation and no warning was given as to this possibility.

To discuss your claim, please get in touch with a member of our Legal Helpline team.

Failures To Have An Adequate Restaurant Food Allergy Policy

The law in the UK requires that all food businesses, whether they sell or serve food to the public, must ensure that any allergens found in the food they prepare are clearly displayed/listed on menus.

Should Planet Hollywood fail in this duty towards a consumer and they suffer an allergic reaction, it could constitute grounds to seek compensation from the party responsible. A restaurant or other food outlet must make sure that anything that could be harmful to you is clearly displayed on packaging, menus, and website menus.

The more common allergens which could trigger a reaction are listed below:

  • Wheat
  • Sulphur dioxide
  • Soy
  • Shellfish
  • Seafood
  • Nuts
  • Mustard
  • Lupin
  • Gluten
  • Fish
  • Eggs
  • Dairy/Milk
  • Cereal
  • Celery

To speak to a Legal Helpline adviser today, please call us on the number at the top of this page.

Foods Which Could Cause Allergic Reactions

Being an allergy sufferer can make life more challenging, especially if you are affected by several foods and ingredients commonly used in the preparation of many dishes. The most common allergies the population in the UK suffer from include the following:

  • Wheat allergies
  • Sulphur dioxide allergies
  • Soy allergies
  • Shellfish allergies
  • Seafood allergies
  • Nut allergies
  • Mustard allergies
  • Milk allergies
  • Lupin allergies
  • Gluten allergies
  • Fruit allergies
  • Fish allergies
  • Egg allergies
  • Dairy allergies
  • Cereal allergies
  • Celery allergies

If you have an allergic reaction after eating in Planet Hollywood and would like to know whether you have a strong case, please get in touch with a Legal Helpline adviser today.

Planet Hollywood Menu And Allergen Information

Planet Hollywood offers a wide selection of dishes on their menu which includes the following:

  • VIP Platter
  • Asian Dishes
  • Pasta Dishes
  • A Selection of Salads
  • Pizza
  • Burgers
  • Sandwiches and Hotdogs
  • Steaks
  • Gluten-Free Dishes
  • A Selection of Desserts
  • A Wide Range of Beverages

Food Allergy Illness In Planet Hollywood Compensation Calculator

The table below provides an idea of how much allergic reaction compensation you may receive in a successful personal injury claim against a responsible party. We’ve opted to include this instead of a personal injury claims calculator. Such tools can produce misleading results sometimes, and we feel this would be more useful to you.

The amounts indicated are based on a document known as the Judicial College Guidelines. The amounts provided in our table do not include any special damages which are awarded for losses that could be included in a successful claim.

Allergic reactionSeverityAverage Compensation Awarded
Non-traumatic allergic reaction (poisoning)Toxicosis (severe) – causing acute pain, vomiting, diarrhoea. Hospital admission could be required£36,060 to £49,270
Non-traumatic allergic reaction ( poisoning)Short-lived serious food poisoning, lasting between 2 and 4 weeks£8,950 to £18,020
Non-traumatic allergic (poisoning)Food poisoning symptoms include stomach cramps, fatigue and bowel function negatively impacted.£3,710 to £8,950
Non-traumatic allergic (poisoning)Cramps, disabling pain and diarrhoea. Lasting days or weeks From around £860 to £3,710

Because all personal injury claims are unique, it is worth speaking to a member of our team who may be able to provide you with a more accurate idea of how much compensation you could be awarded. Call us on the number at the top of this page to take advantage of this today.

Additional Ways In Which You Could Be Compensated

When you make a successful claim for compensation for an allergic reaction after eating in Planet Hollywood, you would receive general damages for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity you endured (see table above), and possibly special damages too. The latter covers the out of pocket expenses you paid out because of the reaction. These must be linked to the injuries you suffered.

The sort of expenditure you could claim back is detailed below:

  • Any expenses paid out for treatment whether this is the cost of prescriptions, or private therapy costs not covered by the NHS
  • Any costs related to travel. This could be for parking fees, the cost of getting to a medical facility for treatments whether you go by taxi, train, bus, or car
  • Care costs should you need help during your recovery around the home
  • Loss of any income during the time it takes you to recover from the allergic reaction
  • Loss of future income if you are unable to return to work because of the injury you suffered

For more information relating to special damages and what you may be able to claim back, please speak to a member of the Legal Helpline team today.

No Win No Fee Claims For A Food Allergy In Planet Hollywood

Once we have assessed your case and found it to be valid, a solicitor from our panel would offer you a No Win No Fee agreement. In short, a No Win No Fee lawyer will begin their investigations without asking you to pay them any fees. This includes no upfront payments and no ongoing payments.

If your claim against the negligent party is unsuccessful, you will not have to pay any of your solicitor’s fees.

If the claim is a success, your solicitor will deduct a small and legally capped percentage of the compensation award. This is known as a ‘success fee’ and is designed to help cover your lawyer’s costs. The percentage is taken by the solicitor from the amount you are awarded, with the remaining balance paid to you.

For more information on how No Win No Fee agreements work and how this type of agreement could allow you the chance to seek compensation for an allergic reaction after eating in Planet Hollywood, please get in touch with Legal Helpline today.

Contact Legal Helpline

To start your compensation claim for an allergic reaction after eating in Planet Hollywood, please get in touch with Legal Helpline today. You can contact a member of our expert team of advisers in the following ways:

Quick Supporting Resources

If you would like more answers to questions you may have about allergic reaction claims, please follow the links provided below:

FAQ’s regarding allergic reaction claims

If you suffer from a wheat allergy and would like more information about the symptoms and consequences if you experience a reaction, please click on the link below:

More information about wheat allergies

For more information on the anaphylaxis, please click on the link below:

Anaphylaxis symptoms and treatment

If you would like more information on the causes of allergic reactions, please click on the link provided below:

Allergic reaction causes

 

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