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A person gets foodborne illnesses by ingesting either food\nor beverage that has been contaminated with bacteria, parasites, virus, or\ntoxins. This is generally a result of poor or improper growing, shipping, or\nhandling of food products. Common types of illnesses contracted in this way\ninclude E. Coli, Hepatitis A, Listeria, Salmonella, Botulism, Norovirus, and\nCampylobacter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foodborne illnesses like this can cause a person several\ntypes of damages, from lost wages at work, to medical bills, and more. So when\na person suffers from this type of illnesses after eating out at a restaurant\nor another person\u2019s home, you can understand why there is a relative question\nregarding personal injury claims as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Severity of Illness<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
The severity of the affects largely influences the chances\nof having a valid personal injury claim for food poisoning. The standard\nsymptoms of eating tainted food include nausea, abdominal cramping, headache,\nand diarrhea; while more serious cases include symptoms like vomiting,\ndiarrhea, high fever, loss of speech, difficulty breathing or swallowing, dehydration,\nand in rare cases, even death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The less serious cases of food borne illness are not likely\ngreat candidates for an injury claim, since these can be treated with ample\nfluids and rest. The body will simply eliminate everything and then fluids can\nbe restored. This usually takes around one to three days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
More severe cases might involve doctor visits, hospital\nstays, prescription medication, prolonged rehabilitation, time off work, and\nmore. This is where a licensed personal injury lawyer can come into play, and help\nvictims recover full and fair compensation for their damages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legal Claims<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
If you or a loved one becomes ill from eating food at a professional\nestablishment or another person\u2019s home, it is important to deal with the health\nconcerns first. Once you are treated by a licensed medical professional, be\nsure to follow all instructions handed down from them. It is also helpful to\nsave the contaminated food for testing, if possible. It is recommended to keep\na daily journal detailing your symptoms and struggles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indiana Personal Injury Lawyers Who Can Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCall the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> to schedule a free initial consultation with a licensed personal injury attorney<\/a> in Indianapolis, Indiana. Seasoned lawyers, Daniel Craven, Ralph Hoover, and Keith Blazek, are motivated to help you recover the full and fair compensation you deserve after experiencing a severe food-borne illness in a local restaurant. Call 317-881-2700 to get started today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you recently experience a traumatic fit of food poisoning at a local restaurant? If so, you may feel quite betrayed by the establishment since their duty is to ensure their food is safe to consume. For this reason, you … Continue reading
Did you recently experience a traumatic fit of food poisoning at a local restaurant? If so, you may feel quite betrayed by the establishment since their duty is to ensure their food is safe to consume. For this reason, you … Continue reading