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Do You or a Loved One Have Food Poisoning? You May Have Rights

Each year, an estimated 76 million people in the United States are sickened and 5,000 are killed by injuries or complications caused by food poisoning. Outbreaks of food-borne bacteria such as salmonella, E. coli, and botulism are blamed for severe gastrointestinal injuries and deaths, particularly in the elderly, children, and the sick.

Sloppy, unsanitary conditions maintained at farms and ranches where food is grown, at food-processing plants where consumer products are packaged, and in restaurants where food is served, are leading causes of food poisoning. In recent years, widespread outbreaks of contaminated peanut butter, tomatoes, beef, poultry, and other foods have resulted in dozens of consumer deaths and injuries.

If you or a loved one has suffered from food poisoning, you may be eligible to receive financial compensation from the food manufacturer, restaurant owner, rancher, or other responsible parties for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages. If a loved one has been killed as the result of food poisoning, you and your relatives may have rights to financial damages for the wrongful death of your loved one. At Mark & Associates, P.C. our experienced personal injury and consumer rights' attorneys are dedicated to helping food poisoning victims achieve the financial compensation to which they are entitled. Contact Mark & Associates, P.C. today by calling 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or completing the case inquiry form on this page.

What are the Symptoms of Food Poisoning?

Food poisoning can result in a variety of symptoms, ranging from minor to severe pain, and depending on the type of bacteria involved. However, the most common symptoms of food poisoning include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal cramps
• Diarrhea
• Dehydration
• Bloody stool
• Retching
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Headache

What are the Common Types of Food Poisoning?

Food poisoning is the general term used to describe a large category of separate medical disorders that are caused by bacteria and microbes in food. Most of the bacteria target the gastrointestinal tract, although in some cases, the infection can reach the blood stream and spread the infection throughout the body.

The most common types of food poisoning seen in the United States are:

• Botulism
• Campylobacter
• E-Coli
• Hepatitis A
• Listeria
• Salmonella
• Shigella

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If you or a loved one has developed food poisoning caused by exposure to salmonella, E. coli, or another type of food-borne bacteria, you may qualify for financial compensation. The food manufacturer, restaurant owner, or other responsible parties may be liable for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages. The experienced patients' rights attorneys at Mark & Associates, P.C can help. Contact us today for a complimentary, no-obligation review of your possible case by calling 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or completing the case inquiry form on this page.