San Francisco Foodborne Illness Attorneys
Contaminated Food Lawyers in San Francisco, CA
Foodborne contaminants can cause serious illness or even prove to be fatal for young children, the elderly, or others with compromised immune systems, like pregnant women. When a food-handling business negligently produces or serves food contaminated with a harmful contaminant, they can be held liable for the damages incurred by their actions. If you have been harmed by an improperly prepared food, contact our San Francisco foodborne illness attorneys regarding your illness. If you or your loved one has become seriously sick, you may be able to recover damages related to your illness.
Symptoms of Foodborne Illness
While different types of contaminants have varying symptoms, nearly all food poisoning cases can be identified by diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen, and sometimes fever. It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 months for signs of infection to occur, depending on the cause of illness. Most infections will last for a couple of days and resolve on its own, however if you begin exhibit additional symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Signs of a serious infection include:
- Vomiting blood
- A fever above 101.5 °F
- Bloody bowel movements
- Weakening muscles
- Difficulty speaking or swallowing
- Double vision.
Also contact your local health department to alert officials of your food poisoning, your report may be able to prevent a potential outbreak.
When to Seek Legal Assistance
A serious infection, that requires weeks of recovery, or results in a wrongful death, demands atonement from the party responsible for your illness. If you are considering legal recourse, it is strongly recommended to seek legal representation from an experienced attorney who can help you establish liability with the food-handling business and recover compensation for all of the damages incurred by your sickness. If you are facing expensive medical fees, weeks of lost wages, or a death of a loved one, a professional San Francisco attorney can ensure you will be fully and fairly compensated. Severe food poisoning can lead to serious complications later in life, or if the infection spread via bloodstream, it can result in a variety of chronic conditions that can devastate one’s quality of life. An established personal injury firm will have the resources to determine the full extent of damages your illness will incur and provide for your total compensation.
Free Consultation
Estey Bomberger attorneys have represented food poisoning victims throughout California; recovering millions on behalf of clients who have become seriously ill from improperly handled food. Food-handling businesses must abide by standards to protect the safety of consumers, if they fail to meet to requirements set by the Food and Drug Administration and endanger public health, they must be held accountable for their actions. Contact our experienced San Francisco foodborne illness attorneys for a free consultation. A professional contaminated food attorney will assess your case and help you determine how best to proceed with your food poisoning claim. Food poisonings can be easily prevented through proper handling of food, businesses that neglect their responsibility must be held accountable. Call today and schedule an appointment.