Proving Food Poisoning Claim at Atlanta Restaurant

Proving You Suffered a Foodborne Illness in a Restaurant

It’s important to establish liability in order to recover anything in a claim. This can be done a number of ways, including going to the doctor to determine the type of illness. By testing a stool sample, a laboratory can find out which pathogen made you ill. But even in this case, it can be difficult to prove that the pathogen came from the restaurant food.

Your attorney can help you find out if others also got sick after eating at the restaurant. The health department may be investigating a source of food poisoning in some cases. If it has found a link between a pathogen and a restaurant, it may help your case.

Damages in a Food Poisoning Claim

The types of compensation recoverable will depend on the extent and severity of the illness. Medical bills usually fall under recoverable compensation. This may include hospitalization if the illness was serious. Receipts and medical statements will help prove these damages.

The amount of time you missed from work could also affect recoverable damages. It might have been a few weeks or even longer if there were serious complications. Other forms of compensation—such as pain and suffering, mental anguish and other losses—are more difficult to prove. An attorney can help determine the value of noneconomic damages.

Keep in mind that if you suffered very minor to no damages – such as if you had an upset stomach for a few hours – you may not have a valid food poisoning claim. It’s important to seek legal advice if the illness was serious and caused significant damages. If you’re in the Atlanta area, call Jason R. Schultz at 404-474-0804 to set up a consultation.

Have You Or A Loved One Been Injured Due To Negligence On Someone Else's Property In Georgia?

If you or a loved one have been injured due to negligence on someone else's property you should speak with an experienced Georgia premises liability lawyer as soon as possible. Contact us online or call our Peachtree City office directly at 404.474.0804 to schedule your confidential consultation. Jason has helped injured victims in Peachtree City and throughout Georgia for over 30 years and looks forward to helping you.

I became ill after eating at a restaurant. How do I prove a food poisoning claim?

Proving You Suffered a Foodborne Illness in a Restaurant

Damages in a Food Poisoning Claim

Have You Or A Loved One Been Injured Due To Negligence On Someone Else's Property In Georgia?

Free Offers

The Ultimate Guide to Injury Cases in Georgia – The Truth About Your Injury Case