When You Suffer Food Poisoning
The food we consume every day carries risks when it is mishandled, improperly stored, or poorly prepared. While many cases of food-borne illness resolve on their own within a short time, the most serious food poisoning claims in Pennsylvania involve devastating and lasting consequences, including kidney failure, respiratory failure, neurological damage, severe internal bleeding, and in some cases, death. Bacteria, viruses, and parasites introduced through negligent food handling can cause harm that follows victims for the rest of their lives.
When the negligence of a restaurant, food manufacturer, grocery store, or distributor is responsible for that harm, injured victims and their families have the right to seek compensation. If you believe you or a loved one has suffered serious effects from food poisoning, the law firm of Graham & Mauer, P.C. is ready to evaluate your case and discuss your legal options.
Why File a Food Poisoning Claim?
Whether you are eating a meal at a restaurant, grabbing a snack at a convenience store or cooking in your own home, you expect your food to be fresh and free of dangerous contaminants. You trust everyone involved in bringing food to you, your family and your community – the producers, the handlers, the transporters and the sellers. When those who handle your food are careless and negligent, and it results in contaminated food, your entire community is placed at risk. Food poisoning is more than a matter of discomfort – it is a breach of trust.
As experienced food poisoning and defective product attorneys, we at Graham & Mauer, P.C. understand how to trace back to the sources of food-borne illnesses. We are prepared to help you seek compensation when you have suffered real medical, financial and emotional damages due to food poisoning.
Your Food Poisoning Lawsuit
In Pennsylvania, the following conditions must be proven in order to achieve success in a food poisoning personal injury claim:
- Fault – That the food handler, seller, processor or other responsible party did something wrong that led to contamination of the food item
- Contamination – That the food item was contaminated with a food-borne bacterium, virus or parasite (using microbiological evidence, such as a sample of the food item)
- Causation – That the illness the victim suffered was, indeed, a result of consuming the contaminated food
- Damages – That the victim suffered measurable physical, mental and/or financial harm due to the food poisoning
Call Graham & Mauer, P.C. Today – Speak to an Attorney Immediately
When you’ve sustained illness from food contaminated due to negligence, the lawyers of Graham & Mauer, P.C. understand how to obtain fair compensation for you. Offices in eastern and central Pennsylvania make our Valley Forge and Harrisburg personal injury lawyers accessible no matter your location. Contact us toll-free today at 800-218-0808 for a free phone consultation.
