Each year, more than 5,000 people are killed by food poisoning in the U.S., and more than 30,000 others are hospitalized. From produce to meat, nearly any type of food can become contaminated if it is improperly packaged, handled, cooked, or served. If you were served contaminated food at a restaurant, you may have grounds to seek compensation. Call the Kansas City personal injury lawyers at Klenofsky & Steward, LLC to learn more.
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How to File a Successful Food Poisoning Lawsuit
If you are interested in filing a personal injury lawsuit against a restaurant that served you contaminated food, it is important to understand that you will need evidence to back up your allegations. This is why we encourage you to follow a few simple steps if you have suffered from food poisoning, including the following:
- Identify the pathogen that made you sick – If you were diagnosed with food poisoning after eating at a restaurant, you should ask your doctor if they can identify the specific pathogen that made you ill. Some of the most common include E. coli, listeria, botulism, salmonella, hepatitis A, etc.
- Keep any leftovers for further testing – If you kept leftovers from the restaurant, don’t throw them away. The leftover food can be analyzed to determine if anyone else at the restaurant was sickened by the same strain of bacteria. If they were, this is evidence that could be used in your favor.
- Save evidence of your purchase – If you believe that a restaurant served you contaminated food, it is important to keep your receipts. This can help you establish what you ate at the restaurant, as well as when you ate it. You may also want to get the names and phone numbers of any witnesses.
What if My Food Was Contaminated By a Sick Employee?
In some cases, food poisoning is not caused by contaminated products, but rather by the employees who handle them. If a restaurant employee shows up to work with a bacterial illness or virus, there is a chance they could transmit their illness directly to the food they are handling. If you suffered food poisoning from a meal that was tainted by a sick employee, you may still have grounds to file a lawsuit against the restaurant.
Contact Klenofsky & Steward, LLC for a Free Consultation
Are you looking for the right personal injury attorney to handle your food poisoning case in Kansas City, MO? The dedicated legal team at Klenofsky & Steward, LLC has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. We are available to take your call 24/7, and we don’t charge any fees unless we win your case. Furthermore, if you can’t travel to us, we would be happy to come to you for an in-home consultation – absolutely free of charge!
Call us at (855) 769-0906 to find out how Klenofsky & Steward, LLC can assist you.
