Posted on March 16, 2019 in Food Poisoning

An elderly patient was diagnosed with cancer in 2015. What he did not know was that he also had a dormant form of Hepatitis B. While that may not seem like a big deal, it became a huge problem. Before beginning chemotherapy treatments, the patient should have been administered an antiviral medication to treat the Hepatitis. Failure to do so could result in the chemotherapy activating the dormant virus.

In this situation, that is exactly what happened. The patient was issued the chemotherapy without the antiviral treatment and the patient ultimately died from acute liver failure due to the Hepatitis B becoming active. The patient's family filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the medical facility and the case was resolved within six months of the case being filed.

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 Posted on March 15, 2019 in Food poisoning attorney

One of the most popular restaurants in Nashville, Tennessee is facing several million-dollar lawsuits after a salmonella outbreak struck roughly 20 of its patrons. It was early August, and many of the customers consumed eggs or egg-based dishes at a popular hotspot called Milk & Honey. The damages being alleged in the lawsuit are close to $6 million, and the authorities believe they have tracked infected eggs to one particular farm in Alabama.

Once food inspectors got involved, it was discovered that even though the farm produced infected eggs, the restaurant was also at fault. It was discovered that the restaurant was not cooking their dishes correctly, specifically a gnocchi dish. At the end of the day, the restaurant was blamed for poor training. They apparently were cooking the dishes 10 degrees lower than the industry standard for safe food preparation.

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 Posted on March 11, 2019 in Food Poisoning

You Got Food Poisoning. Now What?
From romaine lettuce to ground turkey, a number of foods can cause food-borne illnesses. While some cases of food poisoning are fairly mild, others may result in extreme sickness and even death. However, no matter the severity, you shouldn't just “excuse” a food poisoning instance.
“What's most important, is that people who get food poisoning should know they are entitled to compensation,” states Gary Newland, an injury attorney and partner at Newland & Newland Law. “The reality is, you were poisoned. A food poisoning case is a product liability case. A restaurant or a preparer of food is held to strict liability, because this is such a serious, serious thing. The government says they are strictly liable for the damage they cause an injured person.”

First Things First
Before considering the legality of the issue, Newland advises individuals to take safety actions as soon as they suspect they might be ill. “Anyone who suspects they have food poisoning should go to a hospital immediately,” he notes. “The other important process to follow is to contact the health department. The reason it's important to contact the health department is because you can save lives.”
Individuals who are otherwise healthy may be able to tolerate the sickness—or even fend it off—but those with compromised immune systems could be at risk for a devastating impact. These groups include children, senior citizens, and anyone with a chronic medical condition.
If the health department determines the sickness was caused by a specific product, they will ensure that product is taken off the market to prevent further exposure.

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 Posted on March 08, 2019 in Food poisoning attorney

Regulators from the Food and Drug Administration say they have been unable to identify the source of contamination in a food poisoning outbreak that resulted in people being told to avoid romaine lettuce last fall. They studied a water reservoir at a Santa Barbara County farm in California that was contaminated with E. coli. However, the contaminated reservoir does not explain how other farms growing lettuce were also contaminated.

In addition, the short shelf-life of the leafy green makes it even more difficult to perform investigations in these types of outbreaks. Although food safety in leafy greens has been a long-standing issue, the industry continues to search for ways to minimize the risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that when eating raw produce there is always a risk of being contaminated with a foodborne illness.

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 Posted on January 27, 2019 in Food poisoning attorney

Food poisoning has become a common danger that can affect any person at anytime. While many people attribute a bout of food poisoning to mere bad luck, in most cases, the food poisoning is a result of someone else's negligence. For this reason, a food poisoning victim can file a personal injury lawsuit to receive much-needed compensation. Food poisoning not only affects your health, but it also drains you financially and professionally. You will be responsible for hospital bills, you will lose wages for time off work, and in rare cases, a victim may even succumb to death. When any of these damages are incurred, an experienced Illinois food poisoning attorney can help.

Getting the Proper Evidence is Essential

The chances of winning a food poisoning lawsuit are high if the number of people affected is large. Regardless of the number of victims, filing a lawsuit requires evidence of the at-fault party's negligence. A food poisoning lawyer can help you further investigate whether others were affected at the same restaurant you patronized, for example, to help build your case.

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 Posted on January 21, 2019 in Salmonella

According to the Center for Disease Control an outbreak of salmonella has spread across the United States. NBC news reports that this particular strand of salmonella bacteria has shown itself to be resistant to the typical antibiotics that are used to treat such infections. So far 92 people have been infected across multiple states, although only 21 people were ill enough to be hospitalized.

The Centers for Disease Control observed a peculiar strand in live chickens as well as raw poultry meat. However, no specific store or source has been singled out as spreading the foul chicken meat to the public at large. Thus, public health resources have been unable to direct consumers away from the contaminants.

Disease Management

Symptoms of Salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, cramps, fever, chills, headache, loss of appetite, and blood in the stool. If the blood in stool is observed, you must seek medical care immediately. Most adults get over Salmonella poisoning in four to seven days, but if the typical symptoms do not subside after a week, you should consider seeing a doctor. Staying hydrated is key when you are infected with salmonella poisoning as your body will be regurgitating most of its fluids. If after a day you can not even keep water down, you must seek medical help immediately.

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 Posted on January 20, 2019 in Food poisoning attorney

Food-borne disease could be caused by multiple factors including contamination of food by a pathogen, parasite, or toxins. According to a report, there are close to 76 million food poisoning cases reported in U.S. alone every year, and the cause for each case is difficult to pin down to one source. Food poisoning can have severe impact on a victim's health, and it can even be fatal. The victim of such an illness can rightfully file a lawsuit to get the compensation he or she needs to be made whole again.

Winning a Food Poisoning Lawsuit

It can be difficult to prove that you have incurred an illness from eating a particular food item. A defendant, such as a food seller or a food processor can claim that the food was contaminated after it was served to you, or even that the food was not contaminated at all. You will need to prove that the food was contaminated before it was served to you, which might require the testimony of witnesses and experts in medicine, microbiology, or food safety. Getting help from an experienced food poisoning lawyer can make the difference between receiving compensation for your injuries and receiving nothing at all.

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 Posted on January 04, 2019 in Food poisoning attorney

For many, a well-cooked meal at a restaurant of choice is one of life's great pleasures. Such venues are used for celebrations. In fact, many of life's “big events” from weddings to graduation parties and even funerals are punctuated by specially prepared food.

What happens when the chiefs and staff are unhygienic? What if things go awry in the kitchen? When you think about it, we place an extraordinary amount of trust in the people who prepare our food. Often we take it on faith that the employees are washing their hands or that the many unhygienic pests that are attracted to kitchens are successfully kept at bay. For companies that mass produce food that is shipped out nationwide, this responsibility is even more important. In late February of 2018, Triple T Specialty Meats, Inc. failed in their responsibilities.

Mass Salmonella Poisoning

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 Posted on December 22, 2018 in Food borne illness

All over the world, people fall ill because of the food they eat. Hundreds of millions of people are victims of food-borne diseases every year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In Illinois, victims of food poisoning can file lawsuits against the parties responsible in order to seek compensation for their losses.

If you look at the newspaper these days, it will be filled with food poisoning cases. Such cases range from restaurant negligence to contamination in packaged food items on grocery store shelves. In the America alone, 76 million food poisoning illnesses and 5,000 deaths are reported a year.

What Causes Food Poisoning?

1,500 food poisoning deaths reported every year are caused by pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and Toxoplasma, while the cause of the rest of the deaths are largely unknown. Mild gastroenteritis to fatal renal and hepatic symptoms are a few of the symptoms experienced by poisoning victims. Around 200 known diseases are believed to be carried by food in the forms of viruses, parasites, and bacteria.

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 Posted on December 16, 2018 in Food borne illness

Personal injury is not always the result of fractured bones or brain damage; a person can suffer from food poisoning, as well, as these cases often result from someone's negligence. Some food poisoning cases result in a minimal personal injury, but there are certain food-borne bacteria that can cause serious damage to unsuspecting victims, leaving them with hefty medical bills and lost wages from time off work spent in recovery.

In today's economy, many companies are looking to maximize profits with minimal operational costs involved. Unfortunately, such a behavior can constitute negligence when it compromises the well-being of customers. When large food retail chains, grocery stores, food manufacturers and farmers ignore the potential damage their wrongdoing will have on others in order make money, these entities can be held accountable for their actions in a court of law. Victims of food poisoning are encouraged to pursue compensation from the at-fault parties with the help of a experienced personal injury attorney.

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