Salmonella Foodborne Illness Attorney
Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuit Lawyer
Salmonellosis is an infection with the bacteria Salmonella, usually contracted from contaminated foods. Most persons with a Salmonella infection usually exhibit symptoms similar to the flu: diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, which usually last for 4 to 7 days. However, a serious Salmonella infection can result in months of abnormal bowel movements, and possibly even urinary infections. In cases of serious Salmonellosis contracted from tainted food, victims may be able to seek compensation from the food producer responsible for the contamination.
Salmonella Infections
According to the Food and Drug Administration, approximately 40,000 cases of Salmonellosis are reported each year. Including the milder cases that are never diagnosed nor reported, the FDA estimates more than 1.2 million Salmonella infections occur each year. Young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and others with a compromised immune system are the most susceptible to severe infections. While most infections are resolved within a few days, the FDA estimates approximately 400 persons die each year from serious Salmonella infections. Salmonella can grow on raw meat or spread through contaminated water, people are exposed to Salmonella when foods are improperly prepared or produced. If you have been seriously ill from a salmonella infection as a result of ill-prepared foods, you may be entitled to compensation.
Reiter’s Syndrome
In serious cases, Salmonella is into the bloodstream by the intestines and attack other body sites, which can lead to chronic illness or even death. Reiter’s syndrome is a type of reactive arthritis that develops in response to the spread of Salmonella. When Salmonella begins to attack the area surrounding the joints, the area becomes inflamed in an effort to fight off the infection. For some people, this results in permanent arthritis.
Salmonella Product Liability
Salmonella is most commonly spread when raw meat is improperly handled, but can also be found in produce if it had contact with dirty animals or its irrigation was tainted. Food producers and handlers are required to maintain a level of cleanliness as a precaution against Salmonella. If a negligent food processing company or farmer endangered public health with contaminated foods, they must be held liable for their actions. If you have suffered from acute Salmonellosis, you are entitled to compensation for your lost wages, medical fees, and other related damages.
Contaminated Food Attorneys
Food sold to consumers are required to be safe to eat, government regulated standards keep food handling businesses accountable for the quality of the food. Our foodborne illness attorneys can help you recover the maximum compensation for your claim. Our professional product liability lawyers can help determine the full extent of damages your Salmonella infection has incurred. Severe infections have permanent consequences for which you deserve to be properly compensated, only an experienced foodborne illness lawyer can help you recover the total amount of damages, including future expenses related to your illness, you deserve. Call today for a free consultation with a professional foodborne illness attorney.