When you suffer from food poisoning, it can leave you ill for days or weeks. It can also cause you to miss work, costing you income and putting you in financial distress. If this happens to you, it’s important that you speak with a food poisoning lawyer right away. An attorney who has experience handling cases involving contaminated meat, food produce or undercooked food can help you recover the compensation you deserve.
How to Find a Food Poisoning Lawyer
There are many different types of lawyers, but it’s important to find one who specializes in food poisoning claims. These attorneys will have a deep understanding of the latest medical research surrounding the causes and symptoms of Hemorrhagic Colitis (E coli), Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Salmonella, Campylobacteriosis, Clostridium Perfringens Poisoning, Listeria, Giardiasis and other foodborne illnesses. In addition, they will have experience in proving that the seller of the tainted food breached their duty by failing to ensure that it was safe for you to consume.
You may have the option of bringing a claim against the restaurant where you suffered your illness or against the food manufacturer responsible for the contamination. Food poisoning victims can pursue financial compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses associated with the illness.
A successful claim will require you to provide a lot of evidence. You’ll need to show that the restaurant or food manufacturer breached their duty of care owed to you by selling tainted food and that this failure was the direct cause of your injury. This can often be difficult to prove since the tainted food likely went through a lot of hands before it reached your stomach. It will require medical documentation, expert witness testimony and other types of proof.
Working with a food poisoning lawyer can help reduce the stress of dealing with the insurance company. It will increase your odds of getting the maximum amount of compensation possible from the claim. In some cases, the insurance company will try to get you to settle for less than you are entitled to receive. A good food poisoning lawyer will know how to negotiate with the insurance company and won’t let them push you around.
In some cases, you may be able to file a lawsuit under strict liability laws and do not need to prove negligence. This is a common defense in food poisoning cases that involve tainted meat or other types of foods that are manufactured or sold under the “no fault” label. You should discuss your case with a food poisoning lawyer as soon as possible to ensure that your legal rights are protected. The attorneys at the Kocian Law Group are experienced in representing clients who have suffered food poisoning and can fight for you to receive full compensation. Contact them today to schedule a free consultation. They serve clients in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.