Chicago Food Poisoning Lawyer

Did you contract food poisoning after eating contaminated food in Chicago, Illinois? If someone else’s negligence caused your illness, you may have the right to pursue financial compensation. The Chicago food poisoning lawyers at Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys can help you seek justice. Call us at (312) 726-1616 to schedule a free consultation to learn more.

We help victims of foodborne illness hold negligent restaurants, food suppliers, and other responsible parties accountable. We have decades of combined experience handling food poisoning claims. We’ve recovered over $100 million for clients injured in all types of accidents.

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Why Choose Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys to Handle Your Food Poisoning Claim in Chicago, IL?

Food poisoning claims are complex. They often involve medical evidence, public health investigations, and aggressive defense tactics from insurance companies and corporate defendants.

You need a Chicago food poisoning attorney who knows how to fight back.

Clients throughout Chicago, Illinois, choose Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys because:

We have extensive experience handling serious personal injury claims, including cases involving unsafe food and product contamination
We’ve recovered more than $100 million and have decades of collective experience
We’ve been recognized by top organizations like Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers, and the Chicago Tribune
We operate on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we recover compensation

We take your case seriously from day one and pursue the full compensation you deserve. Call us today to schedule a free consultation with a Chicago personal injury lawyer.

What is Food Poisoning?

Food poisoning occurs when someone consumes food or beverages contaminated with harmful bacteria. Food poisoning can often be traced to improper preparation or improper food storage or handling.

Some of the most common pathogens involved in food poisoning cases include:

Salmonella
E. coli
Listeria
Norovirus
Campylobacter
Hepatitis A

Food poisoning symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening. They often include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, dehydration, and fatigue. In serious cases, food poisoning may cause kidney failure or even death. Of course, children, elderly individuals, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk.

Who is Liable for My Food Poisoning Case?

Liability in a food poisoning case depends on where and how the contamination occurred. Multiple parties may share responsibility in a food poisoning case, including:

Restaurants and food service establishments
Grocery stores and retailers
Food manufacturers and processors
Distributors and suppliers
Catering companies
Nursing homes, schools, or hospitals

Food poisoning claims are often difficult to establish.

To succeed, you must show that:

The food was contaminated
The contamination occurred due to negligence or unsafe practices
You consumed the food
The contaminated food caused your illness

Proving these cases requires careful investigation, which may parallel investigations by public health agencies.

Our attorneys gather strong evidence to help prove liability, such as:

Medical records confirming diagnosis
Laboratory testing results
Public health department reports
Receipts and transaction records
Witness statements
Food safety inspection history
Expert testimony from medical and food safety professionals

Unfortunately, restaurants and corporations often deny responsibility or claim the illness came from another source. We know how to counter these defenses and establish who is at fault for your food poisoning.

What Compensation Can I Recover in a Food Poisoning Case in Chicago?

Food poisoning can result in substantial financial and personal losses. You may be entitled to compensation for both economic and non-economic damages to compensate for these harms.

You may be entitled to money for your:

Medical bills
Ongoing medical care for complications
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life
Permanent health complications or disability
Wrongful death damages if a loved one passed away

Our legal team works closely with medical professionals and financial experts to calculate the full impact of your illness, which may include many hidden costs.

Contact a Chicago Food Poisoning Lawyer to Schedule a Free Consultation

If you or a loved one suffered food poisoning after eating contaminated food in Chicago, you have rights. Corporations and restaurants should not be allowed to cut corners on safety at the expense of public health.

Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys is ready to protect your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact our office today to schedule your free consultation with an experienced Chicago food poisoning lawyer. There is no cost to speak with us, and no fee unless we win your case.