Common Food Borne Illnesses
According to recent studies, there are over 70 million cases of food borne illnesses in America every single year. If you are one of the victims of food poisoning after eating at a restaurant or other public establishment, you may be able to bring your case to court in order to gain financial compensation from the guilty party that is responsible for your infection.
Food borne illnesses are extremely common and can occur due to a variety of factors. If your food is not prepared in accordance with health safety standards or under unsanitary conditions, your risk of contracting one of these illnesses is increased. If you or someone you love has been a victim of a food borne illness and would like to seek legal representation, contact the Atlanta personal injury lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC at 770-631-1811.
Common Health Risks
Some of the most common food borne illnesses include the following:
- Salmonella
- E. Coli (Escherichia coli O157:H7)
- Campylobacter jejuni
- Clostridium perfringens
Symptoms of food poisoning can range in severity from minor intestinal discomfort, to vomiting and diarrhea, or even the contraction of a serious infection such as HUS (E. Coli) which can lead to kidney failure and subsequent death. Those who cause these injuries to you must be held responsible for their reckless actions in a court of law.
Contact Us
To learn more about food borne illnesses and your rights as an injured victim, call the Atlanta premises liability attorneys of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC at 770-631-1811.
