Food poisoning affects hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. At the same time, it is estimated that just over 5,000 people lose their lives to this error that can be easily fixed by using proper and hygienic food preparation methods. The FDA has identified over 300 organisms that can cause food poisoning, and more people have become aware of the dangers of unsanitary food and are taking personal responsibility for their health by choosing to eat at the right places as well as performing the right hygiene rituals before and after eating.
The Real Cost of Food Poisoning Cases
When someone contracts food poisoning, they will obviously have to contend with an upset stomach, trips to the bathroom, a fever, joint pain and a general feeling of being unwell. It’s usually a good idea to go to the Emergency Room immediately you suspect you have a case of food poisoning since the condition may escalate very fast to unmanageable levels in the span of just 24 hours. Your hospital visit is probably going to set you back thousands of dollars, and you may have to take time off work leading to lost wages. If you developed a serious infection and perhaps needed surgery or even amputation, you will have to look to a future of additional medical procedures and rehabilitation. Suddenly, a $60 plate of rare steak, mashed potatoes and broccoli just turned into the most expensive meal you’ve ever had.
Liability for Food Poisoning Cases
When it comes to liability, there might be more than one party who will have to answer to libel charges according to the law. If the chef was negligent in meal preparation (not cooking your steak to the right temperature, or not maintaining a hygienic kitchen), they may be named in your suit. If the restaurant manager did not properly supervise workers and provide them with proper food handling training, they may be culpable as well. If the food suppliers contracted by the company have had food poisoning concerns directed at their company in the past, they might have to answer liability questions too. On top of that, we may adopt ‘strict liability’ principles in these types of cases which means that you won’t have to prove conscious fault on the actions of the supposed defendant in order for your case to have merit. Since evidence is more often than not lacking in these kinds of cases, it is up to us, food poisoning injury law firm attorneys, to carry out adequate investigations, pore over health inspection files and ask all the right questions so we can prepare a bulletproof case on your behalf.
Food Poisoning Lawyer – Call Us Today!
Food poisoning is not only dangerous, but it can also take a chunk out of your finances. Please call us on 877-561-3004 if you’ve been an unwitting victim, and we’ll help you recover the compensation you need to rebuild your life. Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to hearing from you.